The Coruscant Guard was a division of elite clone shock troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic organized to serve as peacekeepers and protect the Galactic Republic capital planet of Coruscant. The Coruscant Guard was initially placed under the command of Clone Commander Fox. Fiercely loyal to the Republic and with a command style of leading from the front, Fox would become one of the most decorated commanders during the war. The Coruscant Guards patrolled the streets of Coruscant as riot control troopers to assist the Coruscant Security Force, conducted hostage rescue operations, guarded the prisoners at the Republic Judiciary Central Detention Center, fulfilled duties previously held by the Senate Guard such as accompanying Senators, Jedi, and other diplomats on dangerous missions, performed military police functions, and served as bodyguards for Sheev Palpatine, first as Supreme Chancellor, then as Galactic Emperor.