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- "I'm sure the Republic Security Council wants to treat it purely as a military operation, but diplomacy is required for these… now you're just humoring me."
- ―Padmé Amidala, to Anakin Skywalker
The Republic Security Council, or the Security Council, was a Galactic Senate committee of the Galactic Republic responsible for protecting the Republic and had a large role in overseeing the war effort during the Clone Wars. In 22 BBY, Republic Senator of Naboo Padmé Amidala speculated that the Security Council wanted to treat the Cadesura disaster as a military matter. The council also served to advise the Supreme Chancellor and possessed the ability to activate any of the Grand Army's 150 general orders.
Description[]
The Republic Security Council,[2] also known simply as the Security Council, was a Galactic Senate committee of the Galactic Republic that was responsible for protecting the Republic itself. It formerly made recommendations to the Senate but pivoted to advise Supreme Chancellor Palpatine on which planets to defend and which areas should see an offensive during the Clone Wars. The Security Council, along with the Supreme Chancellor, could activate any of the 150 general orders each clone trooper in the Grand Army of the Republic memorized.[1]
History[]
The Senate's Security Council advised Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine (pictured far right).
The Security Council played a large role in overseeing the Republic's war effort against the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars[1] that took place from 22 BBY to 19 BBY.[3] In 22 BBY,[4] shortly after the Cadesura disaster on the Colonies planet Cato Neimoidia, Republic Senator of Naboo Padmé Amidala speculated to her secret husband, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, that the Republic Security Council would want to treat the situation as a military matter. As such, she stated that she needed to speak with Chancellor Palpatine before he made any decisions. Skywalker smiled and interrupted her, and both agreed to move on from speaking of their responsibilities as they were on a social date.[2] The 150 general orders,[5] which the Security Council could activate,[1] were implemented following the Battle of Ringo Vinda[5] in 19 BBY.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The Security Council was first mentioned in the new Star Wars canon in the Fantasy Flight Games roleplaying sourcebook Rise of the Separatists, which was published in 2019.[1] It was subsequently identified as the Republic Security Council in the 2022 novel Brotherhood, written by Mike Chen.[2] The Security Council originated in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where it was mentioned in the novel True Colors, written by Karen Traviss and published in 2007 as part of the Republic Commando series.[6]
Appearances[]
- Brotherhood (Mentioned only) (First identified as Republic Security Council, simultaneous with audiobook)
- Brotherhood audiobook (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- Rise of the Separatists (First mentioned)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Rise of the Separatists
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Brotherhood
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Timelines
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Brotherhood to 22 BBY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
"The End of the Clone Wars" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ Republic Commando: True Colors