[RightWhale]

I doubt a galactic empire could exist due to the problems of communication and transport accross such huge distances

Agreed, totally. Even if the galaxy is uninhabited by other civilizations, when we finally get off this mudball and get out there, we will have to break up into separate self-rule entities. While we might spread out throughout the galaxy in a million years once we get moving, linkages to a central authority would be next to impossible.

[Darth Dan]

I doubt a galactic empire could exist due to the problems of communication and transport accross such huge distances

Agreed, totally. Even if the galaxy is uninhabited by other civilizations, when we finally get off this mudball and get out there, we will have to break up into separate self-rule entities. While we might spread out throughout the galaxy in a million years once we get moving, linkages to a central authority would be next to impossible.

I Find Your Lack Of Faith Disturbing...

[TightSqueeze]

linkages to a central authority would be next to impossible.

Well if that is the case it is obvious that it would be illegal, anything in society that is outside the scrutiny of a central authority is always forbidden. Hence, no aliens.