Second Galactic Republic

The Second Galactic Republic, also called the Galactic Republic and the Second Republic, or simply just the Republic, was a galactic government founded in 142 ABY to replace the Galactic Federation Triumvirate, which was viewed to be more of a provisional government. The Second Republic was led by the Minister Chairman, who oversaw the Galactic Senate, along with the Speaker of the Senate. By 143 ABY, almost two-thirds of the galaxy were part of the Republic. For several decades, the Second Republic fought against Imperial and One Sith remnants the One Sith Civil War, which involved attacks by factions in Republic territory. Due to this threat, the Second Galactic Republic maintained the Second Republic Defense Force, which included an army, navy, starfighter corps, and other services.

The war generally was resulting in the Republic gaining more territory, but in 149 ABY, several One Sith and Imperial factions unified under Admiral Melak Zarin and a Sith Lord named Darth Vesuvius. The two founded the New Empire Reborn, which commenced an offensive called the Reclamation War, taking large swaths of Republic territory throughout the Rim. The Republic struck back the next year and took back much territory, but the fighting soon resulted in a stalemate. In 152 ABY, several New Jedi Order members, led by Cade Skywalker, killed Darth Vesuvius during the Battle of Onderon. This shook the Empire, and next year much more territory was taken by the Republic from it. The New Empire Reborn collapsed in 154 ABY, and only minor fighting continued against the few remaining remnants of the One Sith.