The Chief of State of the New Republic holds the highest political office within the 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. Assisting the Chief of State is the Advisory Council, made up of the heads of the civilian and military Departments of the New Republic and chaired by the Chief of State. In addition to leading the Executive branch, the Chief of State serves as the link between it 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.
On Year 11 Day 6 the fifth Chief of State of the New Republic was elected:
Aves was born on the planet of Corellia, on Year -19, Day 329 to Nolween Sunfell and Mindana Pesh Sunfell. He was the first child of the family but when he was two his little sister was born, Minati Sunfell. His father was a respectable trader on Corellia.
Graduating on the RA academy, Aves was appointed in the Star Fighter Corp and made a Flight Officer in the BG he was assigned to. He staid there and performed his duty well, rising up through the ranks until he achieved the rank of Captain on Year 9, day 271.
When Adam A Flynn and Ingo R. Vailis took over the New Republic, Aves participated in the rescue operations of some of his battlegroup members. For his assistance to rebuild the New Republic assets after the coup, he was awarded the Master Builder's Award.
At the Sixth Session of the Senate, Aves secured himself a seat at the senate. A few months after, he was promoted to Wing CO of his BG. Little time after that, he was appointed as BG XO for his BG by High Admiral The White. In the meantime, he was also appointed as SFC XO and promoted to the rank of Marshal by High Marshal Daigle. A few weeks after this appointment, High Admiral The White passed on the leadership of the BG to him.
Running in the Fifth Chief of State Election, he won the seat on a run-off between himself and Jake Azzameen, on Year 11 Day 6.
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See History for leaders of the Rebel Alliance and Sorosuub Corporation prior to the merger.
On Day 121 of CY8, following a strongly contested but gentlemanly election campaign the first Chief of State of the New Republic was confirmed as:
Maradin Sandwalker
Due to a catastrophic series of technical problems and engine failures Maradin was stranded in the outer-reaches and unable to perform his duties as Chief of State as he would wish. While he was incommunicado his second in command, Minister Phymp Mindano, took the reigns and exercised his extensive leadership experience to guide the New Republic.
After a hard fought and controversial election, in which several candidates dropped out and others entered the fray late, the second Chief of State was elected:
Ingo R. Vailis
Ingo R. Vailis' tenure was marked by immense controversy over his illegal efforts to sell the Black Sun to Teniel Djo and the influence of Adam A Flynn. After a long period during which only a handful of aides had contact with Vailis, the Senate and Advisory Council passed a Vote of No Confidence in him; Vailis subsequently launched a brief coup. Minister Gawayne served as interim Chief of State, before being replaced by Minister Phymp Mindano who lead the New Republic through it's darkest days.
In the subsequent elections, no candidate obtained a majority in the first round, leading to a second round between Minister Phymp Mindano and Chief of Military Operations Edhrikhor Tlakh`sar. The runoff election was narrowly won by Edhrikhor, making him the third Chief of State.
Under Edhrikhor’s leadership, the New Republic stabilised and flourished. Edhrikhor spearheaded a production spree, helping the New Republic Fleet to replenish its losses from the coup several times over, led several pushes against Imperial expansion, and encouraged a number of neutral governments to join forces with the New Republic in it’s war against the Galactic Empire. His tenure also saw the expansion of the Galactic Alliance. Edhrikhor became the first Chief of State to complete a full term, and did not seek reelection.
On Year 10 Day 12 the fourth Chief of State of the New Republic was elected:
Under Traner’s leadership, important changes in several sectors took place.
Regarding the economy, the tax planet at Belecalaryn was completed, wages were increased, and the Trade Bursary programme was reopened for the NR citizens. However, the most impressive action was the mergers of different but similar companies, carried out to streamline the processes and increase the level of cooperation among all the parties involved.
This led to a lot of changes in the AC, Ministers, and Associate Ministers. A new position was also created: the Executive Employment Administrator. Moreover, CRI renovated its inner structure.
Regarding the military, the reorganization involved mainly the Army, and a new Battlegroup was created.
Traner’s administration saw also the looting of Astralwerks Engineering and its renewed management under the name of Noga-Ta Industries, as well as an unfortunate event balanced by the quick response and support to one of the GA members, The Antarian Rangers struck by BS.
Like his predecessor, Zeff Traner completed a full term as CoS, and did not seek reelection.
