How to Maintain a Galactic Empire
Forget all the stories you've read about galaxy-spanning empires.
Science fiction has lied to you.
It has done a grave disservice to the idea of a galactic empire. It often imagines them run like small terrestrial nations, ruled by a single emperor in the style of ancient Rome, with vast fleets and marching armies dispatched to pacify rebellious worlds or extract resources.
These portrayals are quaint at best, laughable…
