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Padme Naberrie Movie and Book appearances The Phantom MEnace Terry Brooks Star Wars Episode I Journal: Queen Amidala Jude Watson Affliations Queen Amidala of Naboo. Special Distinctions The information in the Special Distinctions section was quoted from Star Wars Episode 1: Who's Who. A Pocket Guide to the Characters of The Phantom Menace by Ryder Windham. Introduced as Queen Amidala's most trusted handmaiden, Padme joins the Queen, Captain Panaka, Pic Olie, Jar Jar Binks, and the two Jedi in their flight from Naboo. Here's what I have put together: Padme Naberrie is the handmaiden identity adopted by Queen Amidala when she is in danger. This allows her a great deal more freedom than she enjoys as Queen, not to mention safety. When masquerading as Padme, another handmaiden plays the role of Queen. The Queen's handmaidens are an elite group. Not simple servants, they are selected for courage and intelligence, and are trained in defense. In addition, they are chosen for their height and weight, should the need to fill in as a decoy for the Queen arise. During the events of The Phantom Menace, the Queen's handmaiden Sabe filled in for her. Links No known links... yet. In the meantime, the sites listed on the Queen Amidala bio page should be referenced. The Royal Handmaiden Society