
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,529
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Star Wars: Legion – Clone Wars Core Set
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion
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Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion is an expansion for Star Wars: Legion released in 2018 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Luke Eddy and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
Sitting at the head of the mighty Galactic Empire, Emperor Palpatine is the supreme authority in the galaxy. A brilliant manipulator who almost singlehandedly orchestrated the fall of the Jedi order and his own rise to power, the Emperor makes a perfect addition to Star Wars: Legion as a commander of your Imperial forces. Within the Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion, you'll find everything you need to add Emperor Palpatine to your army as a commander — leading the Imperial forces on his own or alongside another Imperial commander like his apprentice, Darth Vader. A single unpainted, easily assembled miniature depicts a cloaked Emperor Palpatine plotting his next move, while three upgrade cards allow you to tap into his mastery of the dark side of the Force. Finally, three new command cards give you more options for determining your battle plans, letting you make use of the Emperor’s abilities as a master strategist. —description from the publisher
Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion are: Luke Eddy. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Star Wars: Legion – Emperor Palpatine Commander Expansion as an expansion for Star Wars: Legion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Wars: Legion to use it. Check that your edition of Star Wars: Legion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.