The Rebel Alliance also has stronghold cities, that will never be taken over by Imperial NPCs.A popular place for Rebel starters is Anchorhead on Tatooine. A Rebel too must join the faction through a Rebel recruiter or any other static, conversable Alliance officer.Higher ranks will allow access to better Imperial faction items.Bestine, Bela Vistal, and Dee'ja Peak are the Imperial stronghold cities. Imperial players will be relatively safe in a stronghold city, as it will never be taken over by Rebel NPCs. Each planet has a stronghold for each faction.A popular location for Imperials to begin their journey is Bestine, right outside the Starport. To become an Imperial, one must visit an Imperial recruiter or other static, conversable Imperial officer.These let a player rise up in the ranks, and allow access to purchase items from a recruiter. The purpose of entering into the war is to gain GCW points.