The Imperial-class Star Destroyer Mark I, also known as the Imperator-class Star Destroyer, or "ImpStar", is an iconic class of warship designed by Lira Wessex and built by Kuat Drive Yards for the Galactic Republic towards the end of the Clone Wars, but fielded extensively only after the establishment of the Galactic Empire. It was first introduced as the Imperator-class before being changed to Imperial-class by the end of the Great Jedi Purge around 1 BBY. These Star Destroyers, along with Imperial stormtroopers, have come to represent the might of the Imperial Military throughout the Galaxy.