What was the point of the Naboo blockade?
The blockade was meant to demonstrate that they could halt trade at any planet there by depriving the republic of that revenue (b/c the republic has no military they can’t stop the TF). So here’s my question, what did Darth Sidious have to do with it and why did they listen to him?
Why did the Trade Federation listen to Darth Sidious?
The Sith did not reveal themselves to the Trade Federation, they revealed themselves to Nute Gunray and an inner-circle of top-tier oligarchs. Sidious chose to do this presumably because he either had a bargain to offer or had some very significant dirt on Nute Gunray with which to blackmail him.
Are the Trade Federation separatists?
During the Clone Wars, the Trade Federation secretly signed on as a member of Count Dooku’s Separatist organization, though representatives in the Senate tried to deny this. …
Why did the Trade Federation have an army?
The Trade Federation Droid Army, also known as the Trade Federation army, was a private, automated defense force maintained by the Trade Federation to protect its valuable shipments from piracy.
Is Jar Jar Binks the Sith Lord?
Star Wars fans have long suggested that the iconic character Jar Jar Binks from the prequel trilogy and Star Wars: The Clone Wars series is in fact a secret Sith Lord. While there are only ever two Siths, Jar Jar could have been the third hiding in Palpatine’s shadow.
Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo in the Phantom Menace?
In Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the Trade Federation blockades Naboo at the start of the film. The opening crawl says the reason for this is due to taxes the Republic is charging. However, it’s not really clear to me how this would help them with a taxation issue. Especially since this blockade is apparently secret.
Why did the Trade Federation blockade the Moon pantora?
The Trade Federation blockaded the moon Pantora, claiming they were trying to suspend all trade after Pantora had not paid its debts. In actuality, the Federation was working alongside the Separatist Alliance to force the planet into the CIS.
Is the Federation’s blockade legal?
And, he’d still rule the galaxy anyway as Sideous. The first thing the Viceroy says is “as you know, our blockade is legal”. The blockade isn’t secret. The Federation wants to intimidate planets in its dispute against taxation of trade routes, but wants to do it legally.
What is the Trade Federation in Star Wars?
When Count Dooku establishes the Confederacy of Independent Systems, the Trade Federation is one of its original supporting factions, bringing its vast network, powerful warships, and battle droids to the war. Rune Haako and Nute Gunray. Sib Canay is an influential Neimoidian officer who spearheads the blockade of Pantora.