there we go chaps, quote from the Dark Lord himself, said in both the OT & the OT:SE!
& if your wondering, he says this whilst discussing the fate of Leia & Chewie with Lando.
To me this doesnt say "the Empire has occupied" more that they're kinda squatting for a while (& i dont mean taking a shit), although Lando does announce the Empire has taken control, it could just mean that as Lando has just technically become a fugitive that a large force of Stormies will be on their way to kick some butt..................is there really any point arguing about it?