The New Republic (NR) is a galactic government and one of the foremost democracies seeking galactic primacy in the Galaxy. Originally entitled the Rebel Alliance, the government controversially merged in Year 8 with the SoroSuub Corporation and reformed itself as the New Republic. Its current leader is the sixth Chief of StateTaka Aioko.
Chief of State is the title given to the Head of State the New Republic. As head of the Executive Branch of the New Republic and Commander in Chief, the Chief of State is ultimately responsible for leading the government in both name and fact. In addition he serves as the link between the Advisory Council and the Senate of the New Republic, bringing proposals and advice from the Advisory Council to the legislature and breaking tied votes within the Senate. Furthermore, the Chief of State is responsible for management of the Senate elections and has the power to grant pardons to citizens of the New Republic.
The New Republic Advisory Council consists of at least 5 members, who are appointed by the Chief of State. They are advising and providing expertise to the Senate and the CoS in operational matters and policy. They operate the day-to-day business of the civil and military departments and manage their budgets. They coordinate the strategic planning and structure of their ministries and branches. Also they support the Chief of State to ensure fair elections are run.
The New Republic military is responsible for the formidable armed forces of the Republic. It's one of the largest branches and is at the forefront in the fight against the Imperial Regime. It consists of three sub-branches: Naval Command, Army Command, and Starfighter Command.