Galactic Republic
The Galactic Republic, commonly known as the Republic, is a fictional political entity in the Star Wars universe that predates the formation of the Galactic Empire. It is prominently featured in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars films, offering a glimpse into its history and functioning. In the original trilogy, which takes place after the events of the prequels, the Republic is referred to as the Old Republic, suggesting its long-established nature.
| Galactic Republic | |
|---|---|
Emblem of Galactic Republic | |
| Universe | Star Wars |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Federal parliamentary republic with an executive presidency |
| Founded | 1032 BBY (current constitution) 25,000 BBY (Old Republic) |
| Fate | Reorganized 19 BBY, into the Galactic Empire Restored 19 BBY, as the Galactic Republic |
| Location | Star Wars galaxy |
| Leader | Galactic Senate (legislature)
Supreme Chancellor (executive)
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| Affiliations | Jedi Order Clone Army |
| Enemies | Sith Confederacy of Independent Systems (Separatists) |
| Capital | Coruscant |
| Currency | Republic Datary (Galactic Credit) |
| Official language | Basic |
The Republic is portrayed as a democratic republic that has sustained itself peacefully for over twenty-five thousand years, but was tied up in layers of bureaucracy. It was mainly overseen by the Galactic Senate, the Republic's legislative branch. It was protected by the Jedi Order, the Guardians of peace and justice throughout the Star Wars galaxy. After the end of the Galactic Empire, the New Republic was founded. It was enforced by the original Rebel Alliance, eventually known as the New Republic Military. The consolidation of the New Republic is depicted in The Mandalorian as it sought to wipe out remnants of the Imperial forces, and was eventually destroyed by the First Order, under Supreme Leader Snoke's direction, in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.