Hi @Michael_Soprano ,
You can create a table in Query Service without the DD SKU, but you will be restricted to standard data models that Adobe provides which might not be helpful for your reporting purposes.
The Data Distiller SKU is required to build a custom data model for your reporting insights and to extend the Real-Time CDP data models that hold enriched Platform data.
Check out this helpful link too - https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/query/data-distiller/sql-insights/rep....
Hope this helps.