Imperial Ruling Council
this governing body rose to power shortly after Emperor Palpatine's death at Endor, in order to seize control of the Empire and restore it to power. The Council was initially led by Sate Pestage, who installed himself as their leader by virtue of his proximity to Palpatine. Ysanne Isard desired control of the Council for herself, and arranged for Pestage to be removed. However, the Council voted Paltr Carvin as its new leader, forcing Isard to develop even more elaborate schemes to gain control. Eventually, Isard was able to wrest control of the Council for herself. When the New Republic retook Coruscant - albeit a part of Isard's plans - and Isard herself was defeated by Rogue Squadron at Thyferra, the Council was abandoned by the warlords who fragmented the Empire.
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