In the Star Wars universe, Project Necromancer is a top - secret clone research project. It was initiated by the Galactic Empire's Advanced Science Division. Led by Dr. Royce Hemlock, its aim was to transfer midi - chlorians, or m - count, during cloning. Emperor Palpatine thought highly of it, believing it crucial for the empire's future. The project intended to create force - sensitive clones and might have contributed to Palpatine's resurrection.