Early on into Supreme Chancellor Jamshidi's term, there was an awakening in the Force, with human citizens throughout the Republic spontaneously gaining access to abilities not unlike the Jedi. Of course, there was still a wide range of Force potential, and the Jedi, along with previously Force-sensitive individuals like Jamshidi, remained significantly more talented at using the Force than the general population, but they no longer seemed quite so mystical.
The Awakening only affected humans, so leaders belonging to other species, like Admiral Eerabik, were outwardly unaffected. However, Eerabik's apparent lack of Force abilities made many consider her more trustworthy, as she couldn't pry into one's mind, as rival human politicians could.
Supreme Chancellor Jamshidi then welcomed the Tzynn Empire into the Republic as a protectorate of the Core. Eerabik applauded the move, and reassured supporters in the Free Thought Committee that while the Tzynn were slavers, the Chancellor's move was merely setting the stage for their eventual integration into the Core and the subsequent abolition of slavery in their systems.
The Keepers of Ave'brenn, unlike much of the galaxy, had turned away from the ways of the Force, but they claimed that a heavy darkness was looming over the Galactic Community, a sentiment privately shared by many on the Jedi Council.
Of course, the Custodian denied the Khennet's baseless accusations that he was seeking to put together a tool for oppression when he proposed the creation of a Galactic Defense Force. Rather, it would be the galaxy's first line of defense against any threat, external or internal.
The Khennet were joined in their opposition to the GDF by their fellow member on the Galactic Council, the Tezekians, who had recently awakened to their own Psionic abilities, and began publicly insulting the Republic Core in the Senate.
Meanwhile, the Federal Navy, also known as Strike Force Dragon, engaged the Tiyanki Matriarch in the Gamma Draconis system. Upon slaying the leviathan, a ship emerged from within it, captained by an individual of a previously unknown species, who said that his name was Reth Unddol. In gratitude, he pledged his services to the Republic, and he was quickly made an admiral when it was seen that he was a highly-talented strategist and tactician, though his aggressive tactics frightened many. However, he got along exceedingly well with Admiral Eerabik, who was also known for pushing her crews and generally disallowing retreat, allowing her to claim victories where others might have turned back.
After several years of work, the research phase of the Colossus Project, codenamed Stardust, came to a close. The Republic now possessed the theoretical basis for constructing a weapon capable of destroying an entire planet. Of course, such a weapon would be useless as a deterrent unless it was actually built. Construction commenced in orbit over Coruscant, hiding it in plain sight as a new orbital defense station. Of course, those who asked too many questions about the new station found themselves quietly ushered away to a Deep Space Black Site, which of course, officially did not exist.
The Scyldari vassalized the Wacegi, bringing them into the Republic. Now, nations representing all manners of governing ethics existed within the Republic.
Military intelligence continued to report that the Tezekians were still funneling money to the construction of their own version of 'Stardust', and so the navy geared up for war to preemptively put an end to the threat. It was clear that the Tezekians (blue) were hopelessly outnumbered by the member states of the Republic (red), and while they were said to be secretly conspiring with other alien nations, they lacked formal defensive pacts with any of them.
The Tezekians were given a chance to submit to the Core without a fight, but the offer was promptly refused, and the Third Clone War began.
With the Republic's fleets already in position, fighting broke out almost immediately.
A mere twelve months later, the Republic Navy had pushed its way deep into Tezekian space, and crushed their defenses in the Battle of Tir Batna, allowing the Clone Army to launch an invasion of Tezek, the enemy homeworld.
The Federal Navy had to respond quickly when archaeologists on Empress Teta accidentally disturbed the slumber of Shard, the Void Dragon. Fortunately, it had already been held back for defending the Core, so this did not impede the ongoing war effort agains the Tezekians. Before long, Shard was vanquished, and the fabled Rubricator was in the Republic's possession.
The Senate of the Galactic Community ratified the creation of a Galactic Defense Force, achieved in part by the Supreme Chancellor calling in favors from prominent nations, such as the Blorg. A motion then began circulating in the Senate, proposing to remove term limits on the custodianship, allowing the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic Core to guide and protect the Community in perpetuity, as its more prosperous and stable member. At the same time, Supreme Chancellor Jamshidi began pouring great resources into constructing the new Galactic Defense Force, which proved a major boost to the Core's prestige on the galactic stage.
The Tezekians continued to resist the Republic, even after the fall of their capital, but were dealt a major defeat in the Sheratan System.
Yet, the Republic had another weapon, which would make its debut to strike the final blow against the Tezekians.
The Super Star Destroyer,
Executor. 19 kilometers in length, it dwarfed the Venator-class Star Destroyers and the Victory-class Cruisers that had preceded it, striking fear into the Republic's enemies from its sheer scale alone. Like 'Stardust', it was intended to serve as an effective deterrent, and a symbol of the Republic's ever-growing military might.
After almost five and a half years, the Tezekians surrendered, becoming part of the Galactic Republic. But alarmingly, the Khennet of the Keepers of Ave'Brenn were said to have been accelerating their own plans to develop the Ultimate Weapon. The office of Supreme Chancellor was by now joined with that of the Galactic Custodian on a permanent basis, but with such a grave threat facing the Republic, more extraordinary steps were deemed necessary to coordinate the war effort at home, so those who would undermine galactic peace could be defeated once and for all.
And thus, a special referendum began within the Republic Core on whether or not to grant the office of Supreme Chancellor unprecedented emergency powers, to be ratified upon the conclusion of the next election.
To the surprise of many, Admiral Eerabik, now 71, prevailed in the election, thanks to the xenoist Alien Freedom Trust joining with her own Free Thought Committee to support her candidacy. Eerabik also managed to siphon off a significant number of votes from the Patriotic Vanguard by promising reforms that would grant the Admiralty an even more prominent role within the Republic.
And thus, on 2312.12.12, Supreme Chancellor and Galactic Custodian Eerabik addressed the Senate:
"My friends, it is the greatest of honors to be standing before you here today! The Republic is, without a doubt, the greatest force for good in the history of the galaxy, based on the principle that anyone can rise, even to the highest office, with enough hard work and talent, regardless of their species or place of birth.
As you know, I was born a slave, on a world far from here. But now, I stand before you, charged with the Custodianship of the entire galaxy."
Eerabik's voice became somber. "A referendum was recently passed, granting extraordinary emergency powers to the office of Supreme Chancellor. It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy. I love the Republic. The power you give me, I will lay down when this crisis has abated. And as my first act with this new authority, I will launch an official investigation to find and bring justice to those who would tear down the Republic, and plunge us into civil war without end, while the Galactic Defense Force protects us from any who would dare threaten this august body! Long live the Republic!"
Many within the chamber broke out into cheers and applause. Those who did not, among the senatorial delegations for the Khennet, Xani, and Hazbuzi, were noted by the new Supreme Chancellor.
They would be dealt with soon enough.