The Declaration of a New Order was a proclamation made by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine first as an address to an Extraordinary Session of the Galactic Senate and then to the general populace. The anniversary of the Declaration's issue will henceforth be celebrated as Empire Day. The full text: The clone troopers, now proudly wearing the name of Imperial stormtroopers, have tackled the dangerous work of fighting out enemies on the front lines. Many have died in their devotion to the Empire. Imperial citizens would do well to remember their example.