
However, he also intended to retreat into the Unknown Regions where he could forge a new Empire with those whom he regarded as the worthy few, such as Commandant Brendol Hux.

Unknown to his own soldiers, Rax plotted to destroy the Empire in order to fulfill his obligations to the late Emperor Sheev Palpatine. During the waning months of the conflict, Counselor Gallius Rax assumed control of the Empire and concentrated much of its remaining forces on Jakku, an Inner Rim desert world where the Empire would make its last standoff against the New Republic. The Battle of Jakku was the decisive last stand of the Galactic Empire made on Jakku at the dawn of the era of the New Republic as it fought against the Republic following the Battle of Endor that took place in the year 5 ABY. This promises to be the largest battle since Endor." ―Grand Moff Randd We're committing a fair portion of the fleet, and if the damned Rebellion wants to stand a chance of keeping that sector, they'll have to do the same. " We're headed toward a large standoff with the rebels.
