The ruling noble authority of Sermeria during the era of the Galactic Republic was the Sermerian First House, which governed from the city of Addolis. Prior to his service on Coruscant as a representative in the Galactic Senate, Ister Paddie was a nobleman of this House. Paddie, in accordance with his noble status, adorned himself with golden robes and maintained the traditional Halbara hairstyle.
Around 22 BBY, a questionable parcel arrived at the House, prompting a temporary government shutdown lasting several hours. This shutdown was necessary until a bomb disposal unit and the Sermerian Bio-League successfully neutralized the danger under the direction of its president, [Dibra Born].