Darth Vader has been training the clones since before he joined my campaign and I've worked with Imperial scientists to perfect the cloning process. You will find the info in the Imperial Archives. As for Palpatine, Vader and I personally confirmed that he had passed away when we went down to the reactor of his personal Star Destroyer after an electrical malfunction.
Just how effective is your army? Also, having so many ships on display with a large golden battle-barge could attract the attention of the Decepticon army, leading to them possibly taking your armada by force.
The best of your troopers can barely match the worst of mine. When it comes to offering safety, no one can guarantee it more than I.
The greatest warriors the galaxy has ever seen, mighty battlefleets, and legions upon legions of highly-trained soldiers with the finest imperial armor and god-machines. Add to that I will personally guard this planet with my transcendant psychic powers. Decepticons are are much of a threat as mosquitos are.
I conquered the entire galaxy in barely 300 years. What better testament to my might is there?
You started with an already established galactic empire and it fell during your watch.
It took warp-shenaningans of the n'th degree and no less than 4 chaos gods to mess with mine, and it's STILL Standing.
However, I am a benevolent God-Emperor. There would be a place for you in the Imperium.
I cannot make you my vice-president - that position is already filled - but a planetary governor would be a position suited for you.
Vote for the God-emperor of Mankind.

For how could you not worship as being as perfect as I?