"All Stars Burn as One" was the official anthem of the Galactic Republic and had been composed by the year 3642 BBY. The anthem was generally played as a greeting at diplomatic and military meetings and was used by the Republic until it was reformed into the Galactic Empire in 19 BBY. At some point after the Empire was formed, Imperial Edict 2.33b forbade the playing of "All Stars Burn as One."