The Council of Eight

The Council of Eight is the ruling body of the Zaian race, and was the only Realm of the Coalition of Planets which did not declare in its title whom it ruled. Eight of the most restrained, faithful and able-minded Zaian are selected by the eldest of the Council to serve on it, guiding their people when it is necessary, and guiding the mortal races far more often. Where exactly the Council meets isn't declassified, but it is commonly known that they respond to messages sent to Ai-Kaion and addressed to them, so most just consider it to be based there, even if it clearly isn't.