I used to always play Imperial in online games, because let’s be real they do have the cooler aesthetic, until I ran into people that liked the Empire for different and much worse reasons.
Needless to say I pick Rebel/Republic now, my character might not look as cool but at least I won’t accidentally find myself on the same team as literal Nazi fans.
and star wars often appeals to those who are just a bit too enthusiastic about the Nazi imagery
I used to always play Imperial in online games, because let’s be real they do have the cooler aesthetic, until I ran into people that liked the Empire for different and much worse reasons.
Needless to say I pick Rebel/Republic now, my character might not look as cool but at least I won’t accidentally find myself on the same team as literal Nazi fans.