Senator

Senators were beings who represented their planet, system, and/or sector in the Galactic Senate of the Galactic Republic, Separatist Parliament of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, Imperial Senate of the Galactic Empire, New Republic Senate, or Galactic Alliance Senate. They often worked alongside Associate Representatives.

They also acted as sectorial heads of state in the Old Republic, New Republic, and Galactic Alliance senates. Some senators alternately represented very powerful megacorporations and industries, such as the Trade Federation or the Corporate Alliance. During the waning days of the Old Republic, many senators had fallen to corruption and decadence, while others strove to uphold the ideals of democracy.

Even before the end of the Clone Wars, many Outer Rim Senators avoided Coruscant due to fears of retribution for trade agreements with Separatist-aligned species, while those who remained on Coruscant and supported Palpatine were rewarded after the war.

Following the dissolution of the Imperial Senate, some former members remained in the Core Worlds, clinging to their political influence, privileged lifestyle, and proximity to power. These individuals seldom traveled to the Outer Rim—even those who once represented it—preferring to serve their own interests rather than those of their constituents. A few genuinely wished to see a return to compassionate governance and quietly supported the Rebellion, but most had grown too comfortable under Imperial rule to seek its downfall.

Other senators also served in the Bakuran Senate and Chiss Senate.

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