Fair enough, but if we’re judging validity based on when it was made then the Star Wars lore falls apart since a lot of it was made by fans and not the original creator

True. I can’t argue with that.

As for the spinoffs, although they aren’t part of the OT, they were set around that time. The Mandolorian being the exception. It was set 5 years after Return of the Jedi.

Does that count?

That’s a good way of looking at it. The Galactic Empire was definitely reminiscent of a certain 1940s regime. But don’t forget:

Many characters (especially in the spinoff shows) preferred the Empire because the republic was a bit of a shit show. War and chaos was everywhere, and the senate was gridlocked. Nothing got done because of endless debates.

The Empire also secured trade routes, improved infrastructure, and lowered crime rates (at first).

The rebels, on the other hand were terrorists. Blowing up military installations, raiding imperial supply lines, and assaulting officials. To people who weren’t suffering under the empire, the rebels looked like dangerous extremists.

The spinoffs do a great job at demonstrating how people internalise propaganda.

“I’m iust savin’, somewhere someone in this galaxy is ruling and others are being ruled. I mean, look at your race. Do you think all those people that died in wars fought by Mandalorians actually had a choice? So how are they any different than the Empire? If you were born on Mandalore, you believe one thing, if you’re born on Alderaan, ou believe somethin else.” - Migs Mayfeld.

I never said they were “good”. I said there is good and bad on both sides.

The Galactic Empire was based on Nazi Germany. The name “Stormtrooper” literally comes from the German Imperial Army.

My point is that the Empire’s goal is order and stability through domination. Darth Vader even said to Luke in Episode V:

“Join me and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.”

In Episodes IV-VI, I think the Empire was portrayed as bad mainly due to their execution of power.

I think the Empire’s ideals of order and stability don’t seem so bad in theory. Even the Mandolorian TV show (which was set around that time) supports this perspective.

The Empire vs the Rebellion wasn’t black and white anyway. There was good and bad on both sides.

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