The Citadel Council is a governing body in the Mass Effect video game series, responsible for maintaining peace and order in the galaxy. It consists of representatives from several major species, including the Asari, Salarian, and Turian. The Council makes important decisions regarding interstellar relations, military actions, and the management of the Citadel, a massive space station that serves as a hub for trade and diplomacy. The Council also oversees the Spectres, elite agents who operate independently to uphold galactic law. While the Council aims to promote cooperation among species, it often faces challenges from various factions and threats, such as the Reapers, ancient machines that periodically threaten all organic life.