Jason 27 Posted March 18, 2011 My option on the issues first is the fact SW Empire happen bigger then either side during Clone wars. It simple fact Empire combine resources of Confederacy and Republic. So what might bankrupted the Republic would not have bankrupt Empire per say. Second both sides take heavy lose during war. Longer number warship, military equipment and soldier lost on both sides in practice war Attrition who ever fall first lose. Third fact anti-slavery law not been effect build Death star and cheaper us slave labor some out law in Republic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma 521 Posted March 18, 2011 There's also the fact that the Banking Union charged the Republic exorbitant interest rates on their loans and lines of credit. Something the BU would not dare do to the Galactic Empire lest they want to lose their heads. The Republic was largely corrupt and decadent. Almost nothing got done and if there was a problem and it was brought up to the Senate, that issue could easily be sidelined with meetings and commissions until the issue no longer becomes one for good or bad. There was no one uniting the Republic so while many individual planets may prosper, the Republic as a whole suffered. The Empire was the complete opposite. The Emperor united to an extent the whole galaxy and controlled it with an iron fist. Anyone that went against him did not live long. It would be easy for the Empire to have huge revenue streams either legit or not. That and using aliens for slave labor. The Empire was rich enough that not only were the prototype DS plus the DS 1 and 2 built in secret, but so was the Maw Installation. Something that could not be done under Republic rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khas 12,158 Posted March 18, 2011 *reads title* bankraped? Alright, who let RayCav into Wall Street? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma 521 Posted March 18, 2011 *reads title* bankraped? Alright, who let RayCav into Wall Street? Well..... the Republic was technically being raped in the ass by the Banking Union. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted March 18, 2011 Well..... the Republic was technically being raped in the ass by the Banking Union. Wow, just like the US and today's banks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyralak 12,068 Posted March 18, 2011 I think Jason has just coined a new term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
