Forces for an Imperial colony in the Outer Rim

What forces would an Imperial settlement in the Outer Rim or Wild Space need just after the Clone Wars?

A modular garrison and modest orbital support are proposed for a quiet colony, with larger ships justified by local threats and transport requirements.

Dragon proposes a standard Imperial garrison where serious combat is unlikely. The IM-455 Peacekeeper supplies a deployable command base, with roughly 3,000 troops and support personnel, walkers, speeders and 36 to 40 TIE fighters quoted for its variants. In-system tugs and a small orbital presence could cover routine tasks. Outbound Flight offers an alternative model built around colony supplies, although its one-off failure and the practicality of depositing a Dreadnought on a planet draw objections. An Acclamator paired with a larger warship is another option. Venators divide opinion: one objection assumes rapid scrapping, while Dragon distinguishes worn early-generation ships from examples retained late into Imperial service. The preferred package therefore depends on local threats, transport needs and which usable hulls remain available.