The Ord Mantell Central Authority was the primary government of the planet Ord Mantell during the Cold War. Following the Great Galactic War, Ord Mantell sought to remain within the Republic. However, popularity of the Ord Mantell Central Authority undermined efforts to form closer bonds with the Republic. Corruption played a key role in the Central Authority's ability to work with the Republic. Disgusted the corruption among government officials, some on Ord Mantell began a separatist uprising. The uprising, focused mostly in the Avilatan area, concerned the Central Authority, who asked the Republic to intervene.