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Star Gods ftw. Whatever it ends up being, I would suggest that we keep a lid the power level, at least that we see on-screen. Seeing the Emperor in Empire Strikes Back all spooky and sorcerous is awesome. Seeing him shoot lighting out of his fingers...not so much...
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Not sure if that's the best example considering '[i]UNLIMITED POWER[/i]' is one of the most iconic movie quotes of that era. 

I'd like if we got a rough map of some kind before we worry too much about the space magic. 

On another note, I imagined the noble houses of the empire run on some level like a high tech feudal socity. In which we have vessels like barons, dukes, counts and direct knights who swear fealty to an archduke/high king and the kings, in turn, swear fealty to the Emperor? Would certainly make the politics quite interesting and unique.