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Queen Amidala Movie and Book appearances The Phantom Menace Terry Brooks Star Wars Episode I Journal: Queen Amidala Jude Watson Affliations Amidala is the elected queen of the planet Naboo. Special Distinctions The information below was quoted from Star Wars Episode 1: Who's Who. A Pocket Guide to the Characters of The Phantom Menace by Ryder Windham. The recently elected leader of Naboo Queen Amidala rules from the city of Theed. Deeply committed to her people, she hopes to achieve a nonviolent resolution in the face of the Trade Federation invasion. Here's what I have put together: Amidala is the daughter of rural peasant farmers. However, at an early age, Amidala was trained by the best teachers on Naboo for her future role. She was partially raised in Theed, Naboo's capital city, by her late and very much beloved grandmother, Winama. Prior to her election as Queen at the age of 14, Amidala served as Governor of Theed for two years. Amidala's was a hard won election, as many people thought she was too young. She traveled extensively on Naboo, earning the trust of her people. Ultimately, she bested the corrupt King Veruna, and Sio Bibble, who succeeded her as Governor. Although Sio Bibble was one of the people who thought her too young to rule, Amidala later grew to respect Sio Bibble highly, and he became one of her closest advisors. Former King Veruna went on to farm rocks in the Naboo wastelands. As Queen, Amidala is known for her wisdom. It is her belief that you learn the most by silence. When silent one watches instead of acting, and others reveal truth. Queen Amidala is an imposing presence. Clad in ornate ceremonial robes and elaborate make-up, she is the very picture of royalty and authority. However, the make-up she wears is not without meaning. Her face is whitened, and her lower lip is marked by the "scar of remembrance." The scar of rememberance is an ancient Naboo ruling tradition, and pays tribute a time of suffering on Naboo, before the Great Time of Peace. Under her robes, Amidala also wears an amulet made by her parents from a stone found on their farm. Its very presence comforts her. Amidala loans this to Sabe when she serves as a decoy in Amidala's place. As Padme, Amidala receives a new pendant carved from japor wood by Anakin Skywalker. Links I am in the process of researching links for this section. However, to start, I have the Queen Amidala profile that appeared over at TheForce.Net. An Amidala page has been posted at the Official Star Wars site. The Emperoress Palpatine has written a great page. For Amidala info, visit the Home of the Queen Amidala FAQ The Queen Amidala Web Page Amidala, Queen of Naboo Email me at: womenofsw@geocities.com