Having effortlessly crushed the Union's border fleet, the Imperial fleet swiftly advances south, subjugating various regional governments. Most frustratingly, the remote factions within the Union have already surrendered, allowing the Empire to control numerous warp beacon in the northern reaches of the Persei.\nEvidently, the loose Union is currently powerless against the Empire's resurgence. The Imperial forces, pressing into our territories, have yet to realize that it is Liberal that leading the galaxy now. Sooner or later, the Empire's aggression will be directed at us. It's time to take the initiative, reclaim lost territories, encircle the Golden Steam, and shatter the delusions of Imperial.

This DLC includes the new "Return of the Empire" storyline, levels, ships, components, and commanders.