The Imperial Army is responsible for holding territory on the millions of worlds of the Galactic Empire. Whereas stormtroopers are employed in crucial conflicts and guard the most vital military installations, the Army is responsible for holding ground and pacifying entire worlds as a lasting force when stormtroopers are withdrawn to perform other missions. The Army is a more sizeable and permanent presence than the elite shock-troops which the stormtroopers are.

With the remaining forces of the Legion merging with the Army, it now is the driving force of the Galactic Empire. The Imperial Army is the "first-person shooter" division of The Galactic Empire. Led by the Commander of the Army, The Army's dedicated forces are working to re-establish the former glory the Empire once had.