The High Council, alternatively called the Special Council, functioned as the governing body of the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances. Its structure was unique, deliberately composed of six leaders from the Jedi Order and six leaders from the Galactic Alliance, creating a distinct equilibrium.
This High Council was brought into existence by Chief of State Cal Omas as part of his reforms leading up to the formation of the Galactic Alliance. It may have been inspired by, or named after, the earlier New Republic High Council. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker played a crucial role in establishing this body. The Council's formation occurred in 28 ABY on the planet Mon Calamari, and it governed the Galactic Alliance until the conclusion of the war against the Yuuzhan Vong. Following the war, the Council continued its governance from Denon and Coruscant.
Despite the Galactic Alliance Advisory Council being the main executive branch within the Galactic Alliance, the High Council was regarded as more suitable for managing the war effort. Consequently, many important figures, including Ayddar Nylykerka, frequently briefed the council. Nylykerka's significance during the war led to him being granted temporary membership on the Council. However, his position was terminated once the war concluded.
A protocol droid documented all sessions and provided translation services. Initially, C-3PO fulfilled this role, but a different protocol droid was assigned after the Yuuzhan Vong War.
Following the Swarm War, Luke Skywalker decided to end the Jedi's involvement in the High Council, believing that the Jedi should not be responsible for creating Galactic Alliance policy. Under the new arrangement, the Order's Grand Master would meet and discuss matters with the Chief of State instead. This rendered the High Council obsolete, and the Galactic Alliance Advisory Council took its place as the Alliance's primary decision-making body.
The original High Council's period of governance spanned from 28 ABY to the end of the war against the Yuuzhan Vong in 29 ABY, operating from Mon Calamari.
- Chief of State Cal Omas
- Minister of State Releqy A'Kla
- Supreme Commander Sien Sovv
- Minister of Justice Ta'laam Ranth
- Director of Intelligence Dif Scaur
- Senatorial representative Triebakk
- Director of Fleet Intelligence Ayddar Nylykerka
- Jedi Master Luke Skywalker
- Jedi Master Cilghal
- Jedi Master Kenth Hamner
- Jedi Master Kyp Durron
- Jedi Master Tresina Lobi
- Jedi Knight Saba Sebatyne
Following the conclusion of the war against the Yuuzhan Vong, both Sien Sovv and Dif Scaur stepped down from their positions, primarily due to the fall of Coruscant and the Alpha Red controversy, respectively. Ayddar Nylykerka was not present at the High Council's initial meeting but was included before the war's end.