The Republic Guard are the protectors of Coruscant & the Senate and consist primarily of infantry soldiers and police. They serve as soldiers, security, spies, pilots, and police. The Guard has long been a military force on Coruscant, with the vast majority of its focus on infantry and police troops despite the existence of other branches. In recent times, it has been held under Palpatine's control and has resisted attempts by the Senate to gain control. At one point, a faction of the Senate tried and failed to create an "Army of the Republic" for this reason. As a result, the Republic Guard has found it difficult to get funding, much of which has instead gone to the Republic Navy.