Political Intrigue

The galaxy is a big place. Over 50 million inhabited systems. Approximately 100 quadrillion beings. Each individual belonging to one of the nearly 20 million known sentient species. With such mind-boggling numbers, it should come as no surprise that governance plays a huge role in the stories that take place within the Star Wars EU. Whether it's the leader of a small tribe, a whole planet, or an entire galaxy, with every position of power comes the expectation of some degree of political acumen.

Throughout Star Wars history, the galaxy has been ruled by a number of different governing bodies both in Canon and in Legends. For thousands of generations, the Old Republic maintained a relative peace through the combined efforts of a galactic senate headed by a Supreme Chancellor. The Old Republic came to an abrupt end when the last of the Supreme Chancellors used his political cunning and prowess in the dark side of the Force to convert the Republic into a Galactic Empire, anointing himself Emperor in the process. During a galaxy-wide Civil War, the Rebel Alliance overthrew the Empire and formed what is now known as the New Republic.

Dive into the books listed below to get an in-depth look into each different governing body and the unique individuals who navigate their political currents. Whether its a former queen-turned-senator, a mysterious alien with an unmatched military mind, or a manipulative Sith Lord consolidating power, you're sure to find a story that satisfies that craving for political intrigue in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.