Discover the true power hierarchy of the Galactic Empire in this deep dive into Darth Vader’s official rank, the rare individuals he ever obeyed, and why only Emperor Palpatine truly stood above him. This video reveals how figures like Tarkin, Thrawn, the Imperial Ruling Council, and the Sovereign Protectors were able to direct or resist the Dark Lord, despite Vader holding the position of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Military. Learn how Palpatine manipulated Vader through delegated authority, why certain elites earned Vader’s respect, and how far Vader’s obedience actually went before lethal consequences followed. Shop Star Wars Merch: Extra 15% Off Coupon Code: WAVE The video material has been kindly provided by . 🔗 For all business inquiries please contact: Business: tmarvelouswave@ Twitter: @StupendousWave I believe all content used in this video qualifies under Fair Use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, and educational discussion. However, I fully respect the rights of all original creators. If any copyright holder believes their work has been used inappropriately, I will promptly remove it upon request. It is never my intent to infringe on anyone’s intellectual property. If you recognize your artwork or images in this video, please contact me and I will be happy to provide proper credit or address any concerns. End Song By WhiteSand "Eternity" Composer: Whitesand (Martynas Lau) Year: 2017 Title: Eternity Additional Music by WhiteSand: @WhitesandComposer/videos Spotify: Bandicam: Additional Music Terminus by: Scott Buckley Released under CC-BY 4.0. Terminus: Additional Music by: MATTIA CUPELLI