But in truth I cared passionately about the fate of the Empire.

The fate of the Empire depends upon you doing the right thing.

They are given respect because the fate of the Empire is at all times in their hands.

"The fate of the Empire may depend on it."

The fate of the Federation and the Empire are both at stake!

"And if I were to place the fate of the Empire into your hands," he said, "which path would you choose?"

They were meeting to determine the fate of the Empire.

He wondered again that the fate of the Empire should be decided in such a remote corner of the galaxy and by so few men.

And if this were true, it would have far more impact on the fate of the Empire than a mere bomb.

The fate of the Empire was literally at stake.