Thursday, June 2, 2011

Character #4 is: Padme’s Handmaidens

Padme’s Handmaidens
As both queen and Senator, Pademe Amidala had many handmaidens to help protect her from harm, as well as assist her with functions of both state and security. During her time as Queen of Naboo, Amidala was accompanied by six handmaidens who sttended her at all times. Utterly devoted to their young queen, the handmaidens were chosen for their physical resemblance to the queen as well as their ability to handle themselves during crises. Acting more like bodyguards than handmaidens, they were all trained in self-defense and marksmanship, often carrying small, concealable blasters in their ceremonial robes in case any threats were made to their sovereign.
Sabe: was the queen’s senior handmaiden and served as her decoy, switching places with the queen whenever she was exposed to potential danger. Time and again, Sabe bravery and skills were put to the test after the blockade of Naboo, first by standing in for the queen to prevent fer from being held captive by the Neimoidians’ droid army, and then by distracting Nute Gunray and his associates during the confrontation on Theed.
Rabe: was the youngest of the queens handmaidens. She took charge of the queens wardrobe and prepared her elaborate hairstyles.
Eirtae: specialty was royal protocol, having been raised by wealthy parents who schooled her in the nuances of etiquette.
Sache & Yane: were expertly trained in self defense.
Years later, when Amidala served in the Senate as the representative for Naboo, she was still accompanied by a smaller retinue of loyal handmaidens.
Corde: served as Senator Amidala’s decoy upon their arrival on Coruscant and was killed during the assassination attempt on the Senator’s life. Padme, disguised as an escort pilot, comforted the young woman as she lay dying on the tarmac.
Dorme: Senator Amidala’s most devoted handmaiden, was one of the first to observe the growing affection between the Senator and Anakin.
Elle & Motee: who were among the few to know of Amidala’s marriage to Anakin, often facilitated the couple’s meeting by serving as decoys.
Verse: was with Corde on the ill-fated Naboo Royal Cruiser that was to deliver Padme to Coruscant.
Note: Sabe learned to emulate the queens voice and manner of speaking, and could communicate with the wueen through body language.
From the data Holocron: during the Clone Wars and shortly after. Amidala’s handmaidens served a smaller role, assisting the pregnant senator in her daily duties.

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