Hey
Shaya
Do you remember me? From the Smash 4 Competitive Analysis Thread?
I have no idea what they do, but they are the senate.
Hello Sir! I do, I thought I'd seen you pop in since Ultimate though, right?
It's essentially a special rank JUST FOR ME.
I killed all the other senators.
I AM THE SENATE.
Original idea is that it's a step below admin; run/lead/coordinate/etc but without admin panel permissions (although I do have some special powers), in practice it meant grabbing the closest admin I can find to do my bidding. It's been around for a long time and is virtually depreciated; they give specific admin powers which automatically grays you (EWW OLD) nowadays.
Back in the heyday it used to be a super special awesome red on black color scheme for the role, and as leader of BBR was also allowed to don purple highlights - it was an amazing aesthetic.
Xenforo usurped the senate for Imperial desire, but I fought to remain free of the virulent greyscale so I could fight beside my Khaleesi, Cyndane, in the wars to come.
The lore could be changing though.