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Hapes Consortium

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the governing body of the of 63 star systems of the Hapes Cluster, the Consortium was founded more than four thousand years before the Galactic Civil War. A matriarchal institution, the Consortium was controlled by the Queen Mother. Each of the member planets had a vote in all matters of state, and the Queen Mother's vote could be called upon in the even of a tie. For many generations, the Hapes Consortium advocated isolation from the rest of the galaxy, preferring to stay out of the struggles of the Galactic Civil War. However, when Leia Organa-Solo pleaded with the Consortium for aid in combatting the Yuuzhan Vong, a vote was taken to determine whether the Hapans would help. The member worlds were divided in their support, and only a foolish duel between Prince Isolder and Archon Beed Thane settled the matter in favor of supporting the New Republic. However, in the aftermath of the Battle of Fondor, in which most of the Hapan fleet was destroyed before it could bring its weapons to bear, the Consortium voted to isolate itself completely from the New Republic. The Consortium remained isolated for many months, until the Yuuzhan Vong were defeated and the Galactic Alliance began rebuilding the galaxy. Queen Mother Tenel Ka decided to join the Galactic Alliance, although the Consortium continued to operate for its own welfare.