The Imperial Royal Court was established around 12 ABY on Dreven. Its role and position within the Imperial hierarchy has never been clearly defined, as is with most Imperial institutions, but it is a body of nobles and other courtly figures who play to the Emperor's desires. Similar to the Imperial Ruling Council and the Emperor's Imperial Advisors, they form another element of the Emperor's own court, bureaucrats vying for the Emperor's favor and constantly fighting amongst themselves to gain a voice with the Emperor.