Separatist Council

The Separatist Council (also known as the Separatist leaders) was the governing body of the Confederacy of Independent Systems.

History
The Separatist Council was formed on Geonosis in 22 BBY at a conference between Count Dooku and several corporate leaders and senators of territories who wished to exit the Galactic Republic.

In 19 BBY, towards the end of the Clone Wars, the Council took control over the Confederacy after the deaths of Dooku and Grievous. However, the Council was assassinated shortly after by Anakin Skywalker, on orders of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who had been the secret ally of the Confederacy and no longer needed them in his plans for galactic domination.

Powers
Though the Council members were able to contribute to the war effort in almost any way they pleased and were also the governing body of the Confederacy, they were required to follow orders given by Count Dooku or Darth Sidious. However, after the death of Dooku and Grievous, the Council took almost complete control over the Confederacy for the remainder of it's existance.

Members

 * Nute Gunray (Head of Council), Viceroy of the Trade Federation
 * Poggle the Lesser, Archduke of Geonosis
 * Wat Tambor, Foreman of the Techno Union
 * Shu Mai, Presidente of the Commerce Guild
 * San Hill, Chairman of the Banking Clan
 * Passel Argente, Magistrate of the Corporate Alliance
 * Po Nudo, Senator of the Aqualish species
 * Tikkes, Senator of the Quarren

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
 * Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith