After the Battle of Endor, the Alliance made the transition from rebellion to legitimate government, signing a Declaration of a New Republic. Since then, the New Republic has gathered hundreds, if not thousands, of member states.

The New Republic reaffirms many of the Old Republic's basic tenets, and also establishes new ones. These are aimed toward eliminating the beliefs which brought the Old Republic down.

The symbol of the New Republic reused the blue crest of the Alliance, which signified the burning desire to restore justice to the galaxy. Surrounding it were fifteen stars that signified the galactic community. A thin golden border surrounds the circular seal, symbolizing the galactic right of the people to govern themselves.

It is headed by the Chief of State, originally Mon Mothma. She retired in Year 46, to be replaced by Leia Organa Solo.

Though young, the New Republic has faced many struggles already: the capture of Coruscant, the conflict with Warlord Zsinj, the Thrawn Crisis, the clone Emperor and attacks from Admiral Daala. Recently, the New Republic has come into conflict with the Duskhan League, even as it wages a fierce secret war in the Unknown Regions and remains vigilant against the Imperial Remnant.