The Galactic Empire's forces in the Arkanis Sector serve under Moff Alexander Julstan IV. The Outer Rim not being deemed critical to the Empire's general wellbeing the forces at Moff Julstan's command consist of a reduced Sector Superiority Fleet, much to the annoyance of Fleet Admiral Flavius Garr. Nevertheless, the force is something to be reckoned with and the threat the Empire's fleet represents has kept many systems that would otherwise declare for the Alliance remain studiously neutral.