Creation of the Old Republic

"*The Old Republic was the Republic of legend, greater than distance or time. No need to note where it was or whence it came, only to know that… it was* the *Republic.*"

## Creation of the Old Republic

### Location

Coruscant

**The Creation of the Old Republic** was the political event that created the organisation that would eventually become a historic precursor to the modern Galactic Republic. Several worlds within the region of the Core Worlds came together using hyperspace lanes after mapping the innermost areas of the galaxy to develop a galactic civilization thanks to the advancements enabled by the creation of the hyperdrive millennia ago. The head of the alliances made between worlds became political leaders of a united government named the Galactic Republic (eventually called the Old Republic), which found it's home-base on the Core World known as Coruscant that had become an ecumenopolis.

## Prelude

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The invention of the hyperdrive occurred around 25,000 years prior to the creation of the Old Republic. For millennia the galaxy was explored and mapped, without a formal government that oversaw the entire galaxy. Alliances and groups had been forged for trade and commerce through regions of space, however not all of these were benevolent. Quite often, criminal organizations were able to rise to power and unfairly tax and punish individuals living on worlds. For a long time the galaxy was a dark place of crime and cruelty. The only organization fighting this was the Jedi Order. The necessity for a singular government was brought to light by the worlds in the Core.

## Recount

#### Inter-galactic relations

Overtime, explorers of the core worlds began to find one another, sharing knowledge and resources. Together they would map their neighboring worlds, coming to establish themselves as The Core Worlds Region and divided the rest of the galaxy into similar regions. Hyperspace lanes were created between the worlds, allowing for safer travel to occur between the systems of the core. With the hyperspace lanes established, the worlds were able to begin trading on a larger scale, allowing for greater medical breakthroughs and creation of political alliances. Networks and systems began to build between planets. Jobs began to be created that revolved around inter-planetary relations and transport.

#### Old Republic

Reports state that Alderaan and Chandrila were both planets that began to discuss a means of creating one government that would overlook the entire galaxy and secure peacetime for all within it. Together they would pile resources to begin to design and forge a system of government that would allow for a just galaxy-wide democracy. The Galactic Republic is finally officially founded, starting with twenty-two member planets that would have representatives within a democratic Galactic Senate, of which the purpose was to allow each planet's Senator to vote on the actions of the Republic that would affect member-worlds on cases such as medicine, culture, currency and warfare. A Supreme Chancellor was elected to be head of state within the Republic, who presided over the Senate. Coruscant was used as the headquarters of the Republic, becoming the galactic center of politics and culture, home to both the Supreme Chancellor and Senate. Within all member-worlds of the Republic, credits became used as the common currency.

## Aftermath

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The Republic was one of the most successful and longstanding governments for millennia. The Old Republic stood for nearly 20 thousand years and oversaw countless conflicts and eras. It was eventually destroyed by a successful plot devised by the Sith known as Darth Sidious, who started a Galactic Empire to replace the Republic. The Empire only stood for 23 years until it was replaced by the New Republic which then stood successfully for the remainder of recorded history.

## Timeline of Event

* Thanks to the creation of the hyperdrive, the sentient species within the Core Worlds had mapped the innermost areas of the galaxy, establishing hyperspace lanes between worlds.
* Trading is begun between the Core Worlds, sharing resources and supplies, creating networks and systems.
* Inter galactic relations improve.
* Alderaan and Chandrila become some of the first worlds to begin building a galactic government.
* The Galactic Republic is begun, started with 22 member worlds.
* Coruscant becomes the hub of the Galactic Republic.
* The Galactic Senate is created.