Rebels Are Terrorists represents an example of anti-rebel propaganda, specifically a piece of art. Its creation is attributed to an unidentified artist, possibly affiliated with COMPNOR or one of the Imperial propaganda departments.
The poster visually reinforced the Imperial narrative, asserting that rebel groups were essentially lawless gangs, plundering and terrorizing tranquil planets. The actions of groups such as Saw Gerrera's Partisans and Cham Syndulla's Free Ryloth Movement, which attacked both military and civilian objectives, resulting in significant unintended harm and political difficulties for the Rebel Alliance, which favored diplomatic solutions, supported this narrative.