The Imperial Institute of Higher Studies, considered a top-tier educational institution in the era of the New Order, existed on the world of Ferrhast. Students at this institute could explore a wide variety of subjects, but always under the strict supervision of Imperial professors. This management of scholarly pursuits represented a single facet of the broader Imperial strategy for shaping minds. Favorable views toward the Empire were encouraged and recognized throughout their academic journey, while any dissenting opinions were monitored, suppressed, and, when deemed necessary, eliminated.