Senator

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"It's been my experience that Senators are only focused on pleasing those who fund their campaigns and they are more than willing to forget the niceties of democracy to get those funds."
―Obi-Wan Kenobi[1]
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Senators Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa at the birth of the Galactic Empire

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.

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.[2]

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

Behind the scenes

The "Old Senatorial" and "Young Senatorial" were two of the original twenty-four character templates used by the Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, first published in the first edition rulebook.[3]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones novelization
  2. ↑ Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
  3. ↑ Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game