Naboo is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe . A bountiful Earth-like planet with a mostly green terrain, the planet was the homeworld of two independent societies: the native Gungans , who dwelt in underwater cities, and the human Naboo, who lived in colonies dispersed across the surface. The human denizens of Naboo, known simply as the Naboo, were governed under an elective monarchy and maintained a peaceful culture that promoted education , the arts , environmental protection and scientific achievements . The primary Naboo city was Theed, the planetary capital, and the primary Gungan city was Otoh Gunga. Naboo is known to be orbited by three moons: within the current canon, Naboo's moons are known as Ohma-D'un, Onoam, and Veruna; while in Legends , Naboo was known to be orbited by the moons Ohma-D'un (home to a Gungan colony), Rori (home to a Naboo colony), and the icy moon Tasia (named for Queen Elsinoré den Tasia of Grizmallt).
87-647: Located in the Chommell sector, Naboo is the home planet of Senator Padmé Amidala and Representative Jar Jar Binks , as well as Senator (later Supreme Chancellor and then Emperor ) Palpatine . In Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace , it was the site of a blockade by the Trade Federation and the Battle of Naboo between the Federation and the native inhabitants. Naboo is seen in four films in
174-571: A republic declared . In recent decades, the monarchs of the Netherlands , Belgium , Luxembourg , Qatar , Cambodia and Bhutan have abdicated either as a result of old age or to pass the throne to the heir sooner. In June 2014, Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated in favour of his son, Felipe VI . On 31 December 2023, Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication during her annual New Year's address, to be scheduled for 14 January 2024,
261-753: A Naboo still rebuilding after occupation. Many on Naboo and in the Galactic Senate desired a centralized executive, but Padmé Amidala consistently voted against the Military Creation Act. This act would have empowered the Senate to establish a standing military to serve under the discretion of the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic. Padmé Amidala, however, was outmaneuvered and — after a proposal by Representative Jar Jar Binks' for
348-542: A change for a more favorable chancellorship. The Queen returned to her homeworld to lead the resistance herself. Upon returning home, Queen Amidala sought the help of the reclusive Gungans, urging joint action against the common enemy. The Gungans agreed to form an alliance and led an army against the Federation's mechanical forces. Captain Panaka organized the Space Fighter Corps, launching a final effort against
435-456: A fluid constitution that would allow for hereditary rulership to be vested in a noble dynasty if the people so desired. By King Veruna 's reign, 47 BBY, Naboo had become a major player in the galactic plasma energy trade market. Long known as a source of plasma (the energy source that powers everything from simple lights on Queen Amidala's robes, to great Gungan underwater cities and capital starships), high grade plasma veins were discovered below
522-454: A highway of sorts between their surface Holy Places and their underwater cities. A pre-Gungan humanoid civilization inhabited Naboo's surface tens of thousands of years ago, leaving behind monuments and ruins scattered throughout the planet, which Gungans view as sacred. In 1,000 BBY a crisis led to a large scale conflict engulfing all the human Naboo city states, though there was no evidence of Gungan participation. Theed's King, Jafan , ended
609-450: A hologram recorded by R2-D2 of Anakin informing Padmé of his vision of her death in childbirth. This is the first time Luke sees an image of his mother. Another hologram depicts a conversation between Padmé and Obi-Wan, and allows Luke and Leia to hear their mother's name for the first time. In the final novel of the trilogy, The Swarm War , Luke and Leia see Padmé's death and their own births. The animated television series Clone Wars
696-518: A squad of Coruscant Guard troopers to rescue her. Padmé then contacts Jabba just as the Hutt is about to execute Anakin and Ahsoka, and forces Ziro to confess his betrayal. Padmé negotiates an alliance between the Republic and the Hutts which would allow Republic warships to use Hutt hyperspace lanes. Padmé is voiced by Catherine Taber. In the series The Clone Wars , Padmé is again voiced by Taber. Padmé
783-685: A suitable male descendant was considered to be old enough to rule. There is also no provision for abdication in the Imperial Household Law , the Meiji Constitution , or the current 1947 Constitution of Japan . After the defeat of Japan in World War II , many members of the Imperial Family , such as Princes Chichibu , Takamatsu and Higashikuni , pressured then-Emperor Hirohito to abdicate so that one of
870-425: A superweapon to negatively affect the planet's weather. Leia was visiting her mother's home world at the time of the attack. Nabooans entering political life often adopt a " Name of State ". This name is used for public occasions and represents the honor and dignity of the office one chooses. Padmé Naberrie adopted the anonymous Name of State "Amidala" when she became Princess of Theed (34-32 BBY) and later, Queen of
957-630: A symbol of the continuity and cohesion of the Japanese people. On 13 July 2016, national broadcaster NHK reported that Emperor Akihito intended to abdicate in favour of his eldest son Crown Prince Naruhito within a few years, citing his age; an abdication within the Imperial Family had not occurred since Emperor Kōkaku abdicated in 1817. However, senior officials within the Imperial Household Agency denied that there
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#17327729813751044-638: A treaty which would legitimize the Federation's occupation. Padmé escapes from Naboo with the help of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi . On the way to Coruscant , they are forced to land on Tatooine to repair their ship. Disguised as a handmaiden, Padmé meets the nine-year-old slave boy Anakin Skywalker. She witnesses him win a podrace that both aids her mission to Coruscant and secures his freedom. She and Anakin bond during their journey from Tatooine to Coruscant. Padmé consults with Senator Palpatine , who encourages her to appeal to
1131-452: A vision of his mother in danger, Padmé accompanies him to Tatooine in a failed attempt to rescue Shmi from a band of Tusken Raiders . Anakin returns to Padmé with his mother's body and confesses that he slaughtered the entire Tusken tribe. Padmé is troubled by what Anakin has done, but nevertheless comforts him. After they receive a message from Obi-Wan, Padmé and Anakin go to Geonosis to aid him, only to be captured and condemned to death by
1218-477: Is concerned with Palpatine's calls for public surveillance and restrictions on freedom of movement and action. Padmé is confident that Palpatine will relinquish his power when the crisis is over. Padmé appears in stories set after the events of the original trilogy as holograms and flashbacks. The Joiner King (2005), the first book in the Dark Nest trilogy , is set 35 years after Star Wars. Luke discovers
1305-483: Is elected queen, and contacts Palpatine to inform him that Veruna has been mysteriously killed. She and Palpatine discuss the events that lead to the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo. Literature also focuses on Padmé's career as the monarch of Naboo. The young-adult novel Star Wars Episode I Journal: Amidala (1999) depicts Padmé narrowly escaping the Trade Federation. The Queen's Amulet (1999) explores
1392-525: Is introduced in The Phantom Menace (1999), the first film of the prequel trilogy. She is mentioned briefly, however, in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi , the final film of the original trilogy . In the film, Leia tells Luke that she has faint memories of her mother. Lucas has explained that although he created a backstory for the mother while writing the original trilogy, it did not make it into
1479-534: Is mostly working in the Senate towards a peaceful resolution to the Clone Wars, although a few episodes show her fighting the Separatists alongside Anakin, Ahsoka and Jar Jar Binks. In several episodes she associates with her old colleague Rush Clovis , which causes Anakin to become jealous. Taber also voices Padmé in the web series Forces of Destiny (2017–2018), while Montana Norberg provides her voice in
1566-608: Is part of the Legends universe. Padmé appears in eight chapters of the series, which aired on Cartoon Network from 2003 to 2005. She is secluded on Coruscant and maintains correspondence with Anakin while he is fighting in the Clone Wars. In one chapter, Padmé is traveling with Yoda when he senses a disturbance in the Force coming from the planet Ilum . Despite Captain Typho's protest, she helps Yoda rescue Jedi Master Luminara Unduli and
1653-416: Is pregnant. She detects changes in him after he begins having visions of her dying in childbirth. Palpatine plays on Anakin's fears by saying that the dark side of the Force holds the power to save Padmé, which ultimately leads Anakin to become Palpatine's Sith apprentice, Darth Vader. Meanwhile, Padmé watches with increasing suspicion as Palpatine uses the Clone Wars as an excuse to take near-total control of
1740-485: Is revealed in Legends novels and comics. In the 2000 comic "A Summer's Dream" from Star Wars Tales 5 , Padmé is the Princess of Theed, Naboo's capital city. A young man named Ian Lago falls in love with her, but she places her civic duty over her personal happiness and rejects him. In the novel Cloak of Deception (2001), Naboo's King Veruna is forced to abdicate the throne following accusations of corruption. Padmé
1827-437: Is sent to Alderaan to be raised by Senator Bail Organa and his wife Breha . Obi-Wan brings Luke to Tatooine, where he will be raised by Vader's stepbrother Owen Lars and his wife Beru . Padmé appears in the 2008 animated film The Clone Wars , which serves as a pilot episode for the television series of the same name. While Anakin and his apprentice Ahsoka Tano search for Jabba the Hutt 's son Rotta, Padmé meets Ziro
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#17327729813751914-422: Is unable to free Anakin's mother, Shmi Skywalker. The novel also explores relationships Padmé has with Rush Clovis, Captain Typho , Captain Panaka , Bail Organa and Chancellor Palpatine. A prequel to Queen's Shadow , titled Queen's Peril (2020) takes place before and during The Phantom Menace . Queen's Hope (2022) chronicles events after Padmé's secret marriage to Anakin. Padmé also appears in flashbacks in
2001-487: The Galactic Republic , which has been threatened by a growing Separatist movement. As she arrives on Coruscant to cast her vote, assassins hired by the Separatists attempt to kill her. Obi-Wan and his apprentice Anakin are assigned to protect Padmé. Palpatine sends Padmé into hiding on Naboo, where she and Anakin struggle to maintain a platonic relationship despite their obvious mutual attraction. When Anakin has
2088-553: The Padawan Barriss Offee . In another chapter of the series, she is thrilled by Anakin's graduation to Jedi Knight, and stores his Padawan braid with the necklace he gave her when they first met. Grey DeLisle voices Padmé in the series. Padmé Amidala in the StarWars.com Databank Abdicate Abdication is the act of formally relinquishing monarchical authority. Abdications have played various roles in
2175-619: The Roman dictator , in 458 and 439 BC; Lucius Cornelius Sulla , the Roman dictator, in 79 BC; Emperor Diocletian in AD 305; and Emperor Romulus Augustulus in AD 476. Due to the complex nature of the office of pope (head of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Papal States from 754 to 1870 and of Vatican City since 1929), a papal abdication involves both the spiritual and
2262-857: The Star Wars series, having a prominent role in the first two prequels and glimpsed briefly in Revenge of the Sith and the 2004 DVD release of Return of the Jedi . Theed's architecture, while referencing Ancient Rome and other classical traditions, was heavily inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wright -designed Marin County Civic Center in California , located near Skywalker Ranch and Industrial Light & Magic . The swamps of Naboo are home to many species of creatures including
2349-521: The succession procedures of monarchies. While some cultures have viewed abdication as an extreme abandonment of duty, in other societies (such as pre- Meiji Restoration Japan ), abdication was a regular event and helped maintain stability during political succession. Historically, abdications have occurred both by force (where the regnant was dethroned , thus forced to abdicate on pain of death or other severe consequences) and voluntarily. Some rulers are deemed to have abdicated in absentia , vacating
2436-570: The Battle of Yavin. Kylantha was not a supporter of the old Republic, but neither was she an Imperial proponent. Kylantha refused to alter the democratic structure of the Naboo constitution. It is believed Kylantha was secretly pro-Rebellion, despite being appointed by the Empire after Apailana's assassination. Star Wars: Shattered Empire reveals that shortly after the Battle of Endor , the Empire used
2523-780: The Clones (2002), Lucas wanted Padmé's garb to reflect the romantic storyline. He requested that her costumes be "skimpy" and "sultry". Padmé's garments were displayed at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles in 2005, and at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 2018. Portman's performance in the prequel films was criticized in a number of reviews. James Berardinelli called her acting in The Phantom Menace "lackluster," while Annlee Ellingson of Box Office Magazine said her delivery
2610-530: The Empire proved unsuccessful, Apailana considered military options and provided refuge to Jedi, violating Order 66. Subsequently, she was assassinated by the elite 501st Legion, also known as Vader's Fist, solidifying Imperial control over the planet. In years to come, the Naboo would generally support the positions of Chancellor and later Emperor Palpatine, including the establishment of the Empire , thus becoming an Imperial satellite state. Many Naboo would serve in
2697-401: The Federation capital ship. The Fighter Corps successfully destroyed the Trade Federation capital ship, deactivating all B1 Battle Droids, and capturing Trade Federation leaders Nute Gunray and Rune Haako. Qui-Gon Jinn lost his life during the battle, but the Naboo and Gungan Alliance ultimately triumphed over the Federation. In recognition of her heroic efforts, the Naboo people proposed amending
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2784-487: The Federation's droid armies away from the palace, which has been seized by Gunray. A small force led by Padmé enters the palace and captures Gunray, which ends the occupation of Naboo. Padmé returns in Attack of the Clones (2002), which is set ten years after The Phantom Menace . She now represents Naboo in the Galactic Senate and leads a faction opposed to the Military Creation Act that would create an army of clones for
2871-463: The Force to strangle her into unconsciousness. After Obi-Wan defeats Vader in a lightsaber duel, he brings Padmé to the secret asteroid base Polis Massa . She dies soon after giving birth to twins, Luke and Leia. Just prior to her death, Padmé insists to Obi-Wan that there is still "good" in Vader. After Padmé is given an elaborate funeral on Naboo, her twins are separated and hidden from the Empire. Leia
2958-429: The Hutt to convince him to side with the Jedi. After Ziro forcibly removes Padmé, she escapes and eavesdrops on his communication with Count Dooku and the Separatists about an elaborate scheme to kill Rotta, frame the Jedi for his murder and force Jabba to attempt revenge, leaving Ziro as the ruler of the Hutts. After Padmé is discovered, Dooku suggests that Ziro collect the bounty placed on her head. The droid C-3PO leads
3045-685: The Imperial Services and Captain Panaka would become an aide to the Emperor, and later it would become Imperial Naboo. Popular Queen Kylantha would reign throughout the Imperial years. Kylantha appointed Padmé Amidala's niece, Pooja Naberrie , to the Imperial Senate. There, Pooja would be a contemporary of her cousin, Princess Leia of Alderaan , but they would not know of each other's biological relationship until 36 years after
3132-421: The Naboo (32-24 BBY). Padmé retained the name Amidala when she became Naboo's Senator for the Galactic Republic (23-19 BBY). The Scar of Remembrance is used as part of the ruler of the planet Naboo's make-up. It is a symbol of remembrance of the days before the "Great Time of Peace", which had been brought about by King Jafan, the ruler who united Naboo. Also worn by Naboo's monarchs as part of their makeup are
3219-515: The Naboo's lack of interstellar commercial experience and sold the plasma for greatly marked-up prices — selling the Naboo short. King Veruna, recognizing the impending military conflict, expanded the Space Fighter Corps and organized the N-1 starfighter squadron. The Theed Hangar was constructed next to the refining station to accommodate the new military forces. Despite being perceived as a provocative measure, especially by Senator Palpatine, this decision
3306-629: The Senate into repealing the taxation measure. The Federation leadership was secretly advised, and manipulated, by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious . The Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi were sent to mediate, but were unsuccessful. Naboo fell quickly; though they had a powerful Armed Corps, the Royal Advisory Council held off action until all negotiations failed. The Naboo government and citizens were captured and were to be held in detention camps outside
3393-489: The Senate to resolve Naboo's conflict with the Federation. Palpatine, who is secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, persuades her to make a motion to have Supreme Chancellor Valorum removed from office, which enables Palpatine to be elected in his place. Padmé returns to Naboo to fight for her planet's freedom, enlisting the aid of Jar Jar Binks and his Gungan tribe. The Gungans create a diversion to lure
3480-540: The Senate. As Palpatine transforms the Republic into the Galactic Empire and declares himself Emperor, Padmé remarks: "So this is how liberty dies—with thunderous applause." Obi-Wan Kenobi informs Padmé that Anakin has been seduced to the dark side by Palpatine—who is actually the mastermind of the war—and has killed everyone in the Jedi Temple , including children. Unable to believe this, Padmé travels to
3567-597: The Separatist leader and Sith Lord Count Dooku . Facing execution, Padmé and Anakin profess their love for each other. They are saved from death by an army of Jedi and clone troopers , led by the Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Yoda . The ensuing battle marks the beginning of the Clone Wars . Afterwards, Padmé and Anakin are married in a secret ceremony on Naboo. It was a secret ceremony because it
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3654-550: The Sith , Ed Halter of The Village Voice said that "computer-generated characters like wheezing cyborg baddie General Grievous and blippeting fireplug R2-D2 ... emot[ed] more convincingly" than either Portman or Christensen. Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle offered a less critical appraisal, describing Portman's portrayal in Revenge of the Sith as "decorative and sympathetic". Despite
3741-424: The Trade Federation. However, the Federation was scandalized by Naboo's resistance to its authority, which coincided with a Galactic Republic Senate tax on interstellar trade . Both actions were perceived by Federation leadership as threatening to their commercial interests and power. The Federation answered with a military blockade of Naboo, with the aim of forcing Naboo into subservience and to hopefully intimidate
3828-407: The abdication of King Edward VIII, His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 was passed. In Japanese history , abdication was used very often, and in fact occurred more often than death on the throne. In those days, most executive authority resided in the hands of regents (see Sesshō and Kampaku ), and the emperor 's chief task was priestly, containing so many repetitive rituals that it
3915-446: The abdication of a monarch was seen as a profound and shocking abandonment of royal duty. As a result, abdications usually only occurred in the most extreme circumstances of political turmoil or violence. For other cultures, abdication was a much more routine element of succession , often employed to smooth the transition process between monarchs. Among the most notable abdications of antiquity are those of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus ,
4002-633: The abdication would occur at the end of 30 April 2019 . According to Jain sources written almost 800 years after his reign, Chandragupta , the first emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty abdicated and became a Jain monk in the last years of his life. The chaos of Germany 's defeat in the First World War forced German Emperor ( Kaiser ) Wilhelm II to abdicate his throne as German Emperor and consequentially, his throne as King of Prussia . The following Treaty of Versailles resulted in
4089-578: The abolition of both monarchies, leading to the other German kings, dukes, princes and other nobility to abdicate and renounce their royalty titles. Hussein bin Ali , Sharif of Mecca abdicated the throne of the Kingdom of Hejaz in October 1924. When Germany invaded Belgium in 1940, Leopold III , instead of fleeing to London like his Dutch and Norwegian counterparts in a similar predicament, surrendered to
4176-610: The bill that would allow Akihito to abdicate was issued by the Japanese government 's cabinet. On 8 June 2017, the National Diet passed a one-off bill allowing Akihito to abdicate, and for the government to begin arranging the process of handing over the position to Crown Prince Naruhito. On 1 December 2017, following a meeting of the Imperial Household Council , Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that
4263-510: The cities. Soon rescued by Jinn and Kenobi, Queen Amidala left Naboo to personally seek aid in the Galactic Senate. Captain Panaka and others were to organize a resistance movement in the meantime. Once on Coruscant , Queen Amidala addressed the senate. The Federation had powerful and rich allies, and all the Queen could do was to call for a "Vote of No Confidence" in the senate leadership of Supreme Chancellor Valorum . In this she hoped to force
4350-406: The coloured twin cheek-spots of "Balance" and "Symmetry". Expanded Universe source materials: 2 moons in appearance. No-one knows of Onoam's orbital position, but it was known to host second homes to Sector Governor Quarsh Panaka and Queen Dalné. Later, Senator Leia Organa came and established a mine. The Grid Coordinates were 0-17, but no-one knows its XYZ coordinates. Naboo also appeared in
4437-545: The concept artists, Iain McCaig , said Portman exhibited vulnerability and strength akin to Ozma. Portman was enthusiastic about the role, and thought it would be empowering for young female viewers to witness the intelligence and leadership abilities of the teenage monarch. She worked closely with Lucas on her character's accent and mannerisms, and watched the films of Lauren Bacall , Audrey Hepburn , and Katharine Hepburn to draw inspiration from their voice and stature. She
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#17327729813754524-588: The conflict, uniting all Nabooans under his leadership by 830 BBY. Jafan ushered in the "Great Time of Peace" and Theed became the Royal Capital , eclipsing Deeja Peak. Still provincial and little-populated, the Naboo remained wary of off-world influences. Under the Jafan dynasty, Theed became a showplace of decorative architecture and dazzling craftsmanship, such as the Naboo Royal Starship and
4611-428: The constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people, and, by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws, and having withdrawn himself out of this kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant." The Scottish Parliament pronounced a decree of forfeiture and deposition . In Scotland , Mary, Queen of Scots ,
4698-406: The constitution to allow Padmé Amidala, and possibly her heirs, to reign for life. Padmé Amidala declined the honor. After serving the maximum two 4-year terms, Padmé Amidala was replaced by Queen Jamillia (24–20 BBY). Jamillia asked for Padmé Amidala to continue serving Naboo as its Senator. Padmé Amidala "couldn't refuse the Queen", and returned to politics after a brief respite. Jar Jar Binks
4785-581: The criticism, Portman's performances in both Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith earned her nominations for the Saturn Award for Best Actress . Padmé makes her first appearance in The Phantom Menace (1999) as the recently elected fourteen-year-old queen of Naboo. She is dedicated to ending her planet's occupation by the Trade Federation . She negotiates with Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray , who attempts to force her to sign
4872-631: The fictional planet Naboo . In the following two films of the prequel trilogy , Padmé becomes a member of the Galactic Senate and secretly marries Anakin Skywalker , a Jedi Knight . Anakin's fear of losing Padmé drives him toward the dark side of the Force , which results in his transformation into Darth Vader. Padmé eventually dies after giving birth to the twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa . Natalie Portman portrays Padmé in all three prequel films. In addition to films, Padmé appears in animated series, novels, comics and video games. Padmé
4959-530: The films. He wanted her to be mentioned in Return of the Jedi , however, because he was planning on introducing her as a main character in later films. When Lucas began writing The Phantom Menace , he envisioned similarities between Padmé and Leia, who he described as "the daughter who follows so closely in her [mother's] footsteps." During development for The Phantom Menace , concept artists were given character outlines by Lucasfilm . The fourteen-year-old Padmé
5046-521: The friendship between Padmé and her handmaiden Sabé immediately before the events of The Phantom Menace . In the short comic " The Artist of Naboo ", a young painter features Padmé in his work and later risks his life to save her. Padmé's role in the Delegation of 2000—the senatorial resistance movement to Palpatine's growing absolutism —is discussed in Labyrinth of Evil (2005). The Delegation
5133-595: The granting of "emergency powers" to the Chancellor — a military was created to counter the Separatist movement. During the Clone Wars , the Confederacy of Independent Systems (including the Trade Federation) launched an unsuccessful campaign of invasion and conquest against Naboo. After the rise of the Empire, Queen Apailana openly opposed the new regime. When diplomatic negotiations between Naboo and
5220-588: The invaders. This made him unpopular both at home and abroad, and after the war, in July 1951, the Belgian government ordered Leopold III to abdicate . After mass protests against King Farouk of Egypt began on 23 July 1952, the military forced Farouk I to abdicate in favour of his infant son Fuad II during the Egyptian revolution of 1952 . Farouk was exiled to Italy. Fuad himself was shortly thereafter deposed and
5307-548: The massive Opee Sea Killer in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace . The surface of Naboo features dense swamps, rolling grass plains, and verdant hills. Underneath the planet's surface is a tremendous maze of underwater passages and caves that are so deep that they go right through the planet. The caverns are home to immense aquatic animals and creatures that are never seen on the surface. The amphibious Gungans dominate these 'under waterways', using them as
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#17327729813755394-455: The monarchs of Belgium , Denmark , Cambodia , the Netherlands and Japan . The word abdication is derived from the Latin abdicatio meaning to disown or renounce ( ab , away from, and dicare , to proclaim). In its broadest sense abdication is the act of renouncing and resigning from any formal office, but it is applied especially to the supreme office of state. In Roman law the term
5481-818: The most well-known abdications in recent history is that of King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom and the Dominions . In 1936 Edward abdicated to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson , over the objections of the royal family , the British establishment, the governments of the Commonwealth and the Church of England . Richard II was forced to abdicate in 1399 after power was seized by his paternal first cousin Henry Bolingbroke while Richard
5568-408: The novel Thrawn: Alliances . Following the acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company in 2012, most of the licensed Star Wars Expanded Universe material produced between 1977 and 2014 was rebranded as Star Wars Legends and declared non-canon to the franchise. The Legends works comprise a separate narrative universe. Padmé's background prior to her appearance in the prequel films
5655-400: The physical throne and thus their position of power, although these judgements were generally pronounced by successors with vested interests in seeing the throne abdicated, and often without or despite the direct input of the abdicating monarch. Recently, due to the largely ceremonial nature of the regnant in many constitutional monarchies , many monarchs have abdicated due to old age, such as
5742-430: The prequel films, said there were only three costumes initially planned for Padmé. However, Lucas felt that a noble of her stature would be constantly changing her wardrobe depending on the occasion. He decided that every time the queen appeared in The Phantom Menace , she would be wearing a different costume. The resulting wardrobe was influenced by fashions from Japan, Mongolia, Tibet and other countries. For Attack of
5829-404: The princes could serve as regent until Crown Prince Akihito came of age. On 27 February 1946, the Emperor's youngest brother, Prince Mikasa (Takahito), even stood up in the privy council and indirectly urged the Emperor to step down and accept responsibility for Japan's defeat. U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur insisted that Emperor Hirohito remain on the throne. MacArthur saw the emperor as
5916-453: The royal palace at Theed. (Note: the Theed royal palace in the films is a detailed physical miniature model and sometimes computer generated exterior, but the interior was filmed at Caserta Palace in Italy ). The forecourt to the palace features statues of Naboo philosophers . The Jafan Dynasty reigned as hereditary rulers until the last of their line expired (circa 150 BBY). Since then the position of monarch has been an elected post, with
6003-430: The scenes, often with more power than they had had while on the throne (see Cloistered rule ). Several emperors abdicated while still in their teens. These traditions show in Japanese folklore, theatre, literature and other forms of culture, where the emperor is usually described or depicted as an adolescent. Before the Meiji Restoration , Japan had eleven reigning empresses. Over half of Japanese empresses abdicated once
6090-430: The secular sphere. Technically, the correct term for a reigning pope voluntarily stepping down as bishop of Rome is renunciation or resignation, as regulated in Canon 332 §2 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law . The debate is open about some disputed resignations in the early Middle Ages: the last three popes to resign were Celestine V in 1294, Gregory XII in 1415, to end the Western Schism , and Benedict XVI in 2013, who
6177-401: The streets of Theed. This led King Veruna (47–30 BBY) and (then) Senator Palpatine to build a great plasma mining and refining facility in the heart of the capital. The Banking Guild financed the construction. As the Naboo traditionally held an aversion to off world trade they agreed to have the powerful Trade Federation buy the plasma at a fixed price. The Federation however took advantage of
6264-408: The television miniseries Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015). Padmé is featured in three novels by E. K. Johnston , collectively referred to as the "Queen's Series." The first novel to be released, Queen's Shadow (2018), is set four years after the events of The Phantom Menace. As Padmé ends her reign as queen and becomes a senator, she helps liberate a number of slaves on Tatooine, but
6351-771: The theme park attraction Star Tours - The Adventures Continue in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando , Florida and Disneyland Park in Disneyland Resort in Anaheim , California . Padm%C3%A9 Amidala Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. She first appeared in the 1999 film The Phantom Menace as the teenage queen of
6438-420: The volcanic planet Mustafar , where Vader has gone to assassinate the Separatist leaders, unaware that Obi-Wan has stowed away on her ship. Padmé begs Vader to escape Palpatine's grasp, but he insists that together they can overthrow Palpatine and rule the galaxy. Padmé recoils in horror, and tries to persuade him to abandon the dark side. When Obi-Wan emerges from her ship, Vader accuses Padmé of betrayal and uses
6525-446: Was "stiff and flat, perhaps hindered by the gorgeous but cumbersome costumes." In his review of Attack of the Clones , Mike Clark of USA Today complained about the performances of both Portman and Hayden Christensen , who portrays Anakin Skywalker. He wrote, "Both speak in monotone for doubly deadly effect, though when not burdened by his co-star, Christensen often finds the emotion in his limited intonations." Reviewing Revenge of
6612-771: Was abroad. During the Glorious Revolution in 1688, James II and VII fled to France, dropping the Great Seal of the Realm into the Thames, and the question was discussed in Parliament whether he had forfeited the throne or had abdicated. The latter designation was agreed upon in spite of James's protest, and in a full assembly of the Lords and Commons it was resolved "that King James II having endeavoured to subvert
6699-498: Was against the Jedi Code for any jedi to get married. The only two 'people' that attended the wedding were C-3PO and R2-D2 . After they are married, they returned to Coruscant for a senate meeting that would change the newly weds lives forever. Padmé makes her third film appearance in Revenge of the Sith (2005), which takes place three years after the previous film. As the Clone Wars continue, Padmé informs Anakin that she
6786-505: Was also applied to the disowning of a family member, such as disinheriting a son. Today the term is commonly only used for monarchs. An elected or appointed official is said to resign rather than to abdicate . A notable exception is the voluntary relinquishing of the office of Bishop of Rome (and thus sovereign of the Vatican City State ) by the pope, called papal resignation or papal renunciation . In certain cultures,
6873-462: Was also appointed as the alternate Senator, becoming the first Gungan to represent the planet of Naboo. Most of the prejudices of both species disappeared when Amidala and Boss Nass managed to unite both species during the Battle of Naboo. Galactic Republic Senate politics was a new forum for Padmé Amidala. In the meantime Palpatine , a Nabooan himself, remained Supreme Chancellor of the Republic, and his hard-line stances were generally supported by
6960-416: Was any official plan for the monarch to abdicate. A potential abdication by the Emperor required an amendment to the Imperial Household Law , which at that time had no provisions for such a move. On 8 August 2016, the Emperor gave a rare televised address, where he emphasized his advanced age and declining health; this address was interpreted as an implication of his intention to abdicate. On 19 May 2017,
7047-404: Was deemed the incumbent emperor deserved pampered retirement as an honoured retired emperor after a service of around ten years. A tradition developed that an emperor should accede to the throne relatively young. The high-priestly duties were deemed possible for a walking child; and a dynast who had passed his toddler years was regarded as suitable and old enough; reaching the age of legal majority
7134-452: Was described as similar to Princess Ozma from the Land of Oz series of novels. Lucas, who both wrote and directed the film, wanted to cast a performer who displayed strength comparable to that of Leia, who is a central character in the original trilogy. The filmmakers auditioned over two hundred actresses for the role before selecting Natalie Portman, who was sixteen at the time. One of
7221-624: Was forced to abdicate in 1567 in favour of her one-year-old son, James VI . Today, because the title to the Crown depends upon statute, particularly the Act of Settlement 1701 , a royal abdication can be effected only by an act of Parliament ; under the terms of the Statute of Westminster 1931 , such an act must be agreed by the parliaments of all extant signatories of the Statute. To give legal effect to
7308-534: Was made in response to the Naboo's protests against the trade agreement with the Federation. With the people and the senator unhappy with his military expansion, Veruna was forced to abdicate in favor of the Princess Padmé Naberrie . Later, Veruna would be assassinated while in exile . Taking Amidala as her Name of State , the young Queen, Padmé, promised to end the conflict without violence. Once in power Queen Amidala opened negotiations with
7395-455: Was not a requirement. Thus, many Japanese emperors have acceded as children, some only 6 or 8 years old. Childhood apparently helped the monarch to endure tedious duties and to tolerate subjugation to political power brokers, as well as sometimes to cloak the truly powerful members of the imperial dynasty. Almost all Japanese empresses and dozens of emperors abdicated and lived the rest of their lives in pampered retirement, wielding influence behind
7482-402: Was relatively unfamiliar with the Star Wars franchise when she was cast, and watched the original trilogy before filming began. Lucas has explained that galactic society in the prequel trilogy is more sophisticated than in the original trilogy. To illustrate this difference, the costumes in the prequels are more elaborate than those in the earlier films. Trisha Biggar, the costume designer for
7569-480: Was succeeded by the current pope, Francis . Benedict's resignation, which occurred 598 years after the last time a pope did so, and 719 years after the last one who renounced entirely on his own volition, was an event unheard of for more than half a millennium, as well as being the first papal resignation since the Reformation and Counter-Reformation , and was met with a great deal of surprise worldwide. One of
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