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Originally Posted by Argos
Given the limitations imposed by a finite speed of information, how could a galactic empire be governed?
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Mostly via tradition and legacy
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Originally Posted by Argos
Since the 'galactic empire' is a recurring theme in sci-fi, what do you think? Would it really be possible?
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Not as it has most often been portrayed, but then science fiction that involves such wide-spread political entities generally accompany the empire with some form of FTL. Then again if we are dealing with truly alien considerations, who's to say?