I can't add much except quote the topic title..if you pre ordered imperial edition and are in the beta, can you go ahead and use imperial??

This beta starting tomorrow? Imperial is open to everyone, regardless, for this beta only. I guess as a preview more than anything.

Come actual launch, you need to have ordered the Imperial Edition to play one. Or upgrade to the Imperial Edition.

As a very clever marketing tool no doubt. I wonder how many people will play an Imperial then decide to buy the Imperial Edition once this weekend is over?