Over time, the rump state of the old Galactic Empire reorganized itself, becoming a firmly entrenched and isolationist hermit kingdom, and spent the next three decades gradually rebuilding its military strength, secretly re-arming in violation of its armistice agreements.
The rump state of the old Galactic Empire reorganized itself. This was over time. The rump state of the old Galactic Empire was becoming a firmly entrenched and isolationist hermit kingdom. This was over time. The rump state of the old Galactic Empire spent the next three decades. This was over time. This was secretly. These next three decades were gradually rebuilding its military strength re-arming in violation of its armistice agreements.