The Imperial Department of Military Research (IDMR) functioned as a military research body of the government inside the Galactic Empire's military; its Dark trooper program was part of an Imperial remnant commanded by Moff Gideon. To develop droids and gear for clandestine missions, Engineers from the IDMR frequently collaborated with the Imperial Security Bureau.
The stormtroopers of the Empire utilized armors that were manufactured by the department, as well as the flight helmets used by TIE fighter pilots. Furthermore, it secretly designed IT-O interrogation droids and 9D9-s54 Dianoga spy droids.
During 11 BBY, Military Research gained control of Quelton Fabrication and [Cladtech] (/article/cladtech) after they were combined.