Noble / Legends " Noble " was a term often used as a category for those individuals that served as the dignitaries of the galaxy . Nobles were typically members of the upper parts of galactic society . Sometimes , they were born into the upper classes and were from families of noble or similar status on their home planets . Others worked their way up the social ladder via their political , diplomatic , military , commercial , artistic , media , and sometimes even criminal careers . Noble privileges . Privileges associated with their social state could constitute substantial advantages over or relative to non - nobles , or could be largely honorary , but were apparently maintained , or officially acknowledged , by law or governments . After the destruction of her homeworld , Leia Organa of Alderaan was still addressed to as " Princess " , despite the " de facto " disparition of Alderaanian monarchy . Nobles would often use intelligence or charisma rather than brute force and direct confrontation . They were typically well - versed in the arts of rhetoric and negotiation and were highly socially skilled . Some nobles were truly honest and honorable people — as exemplified by Bail Prestor Organa — while others were sly and treacherous — like the young Palpatine . They were , due to their status as dignities and their social skills , typically influential people who were well - suited for leadership . Popular conception of nobles would see them as staying as far as possible from warfare , but many nobles steeled themselves for battles , coordinating tactics and sometimes leading the charges from the front lines . In fact , many noble families had a proud history of military service , and more than a few of those houses had laid the foundations of their business empires by working as part of mercenary units . Some of them , like the Count Dooku of Serenno , even became Jedi , which had them renounce their privileges . Many Nobles worn notable rings or other artifacts that distinguished them from the common people , like the ones from the planet Kilia IV , who used Marker Ring s . History . Jedi Civil War . From 3959 to 3956 BBY , Darth Revan ' s Sith Empire fought the Galactic Republic . At that time , nobles were more likely to be drawn to leadership and action , due to the fewer opportunities for peaceful negotiation and rhetoric in this area . Many of them served as inspiring officers were required to bolster the spirit of the war - weary galactic citizens in their fight against the bellicose Mandalorians and the Sith . Many nobles decided to create successful careers by serving major interstellar corporations , either to keep themselves from the war , or to preserve a high degree of autonomy . The Clone Wars . The Clone Wars , a galactic conflict between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems , ran from 22 to 19 BBY . This period was a difficult one for nobles too , as their resources were likely to be drained by either the Republic or the Confederacy ; some of them even saw their homes completely destroyed and pillaged when the conflict reached their home planet . Some fled their homeworlds with nothing left to lose , hoping to find safety , while others decided to play their part in the war on either side . The Dark Times . When the Clone Wars ended , the Supreme Chancellor Palpatine , leader of the Republic , revealed his true agenda . Palpatine dismantled the government , turning it into the first Galactic Empire . Members of the nobility were urged to decide their allegiance quite quickly . Those who were close to the Imperial power would either support the New Order wholeheartedly or work in secret as rebels . For the nobles of the the fringe , that new era known as the " Dark Times " offered many new possibilities , as governmental confusion allowed more discretion for less than legal activities . Rebellion era . Following the signing of the Corellian Treaty in 2 BBY , the Rebel Alliance was created , with the intention to defeat the Empire and restore the Republic . In that era , most nobles were tempted to embrace the philosophy of the Empire , especially Human nobles , as it could be a fast track to wealth and increased power due to the Human High Culture . Privileged noble youth were expected to enroll in the New Order ' s programs , such as the Sub - Adult Group of COMPNOR , in order to better prepare themselves as future Imperial leaders , such as future Moffs , or join the ranks of the Imperial Military . However , some young idealistic nobles just couldn ' t follow the edicts of the Empire and decided to support the Rebel Alliance — often in secret , but sometimes overtly . The ones who chose the latter option would be socially disgraced , sometimes exiled or murdered . Titles within the " true " nobility . Titles of sovereignty Titles of other nobility Behind the scenes . Noble is a heroic class in the " Star Wars Roleplaying Game " .