Galactic Republic

Fictional state in the Star Wars universe Galactic RepublicStar Wars organization Emblem and Flag of the Galactic RepublicIn-universe informationTypeFederal parliamentary republic with an executive ChancelleryFoundedc. 25,000 BBY (Old Republic) 1000 BBY (Modern Republic)FateReorganized 19 BBY, into the Galactic Empire Restored 4 ABY, as the New RepublicLocationStar Wars galaxy (Core Worlds)LeaderGalactic Senate (legislature) Supreme Chancellor (executive) Tarsus Valorum (around 1000 BBY) Finis Valorum (40–32 BBY) Sheev Palpatine (32–19 BBY) Judicial Department (judiciary)Key peopleYodaObi-Wan KenobiMace WinduAffiliationsJedi OrderClone ArmySith (Secretly, 32 BBY-19 BBY)EnemiesSithConfederacy of Independent Systems (Separatists)CapitalCoruscantCurrencyRepublic Datary (Galactic Credit)Official languageBasic The Galactic Republic, commonly known as The Republic, is a fictional state 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