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Padmé Amidala Naberrie - born in 46 before the Battle of Yavin on the planet Naboo. Daughter of Ruvi and Jobal Naberrie, sister of Sola Naberrie.

From the ages of 12 to 20, all citizens of Naboo were required to give their duty to public service. Elected Queen at the age of 14, Padmé had already achieved what some of her fellow citizens were unable to achieve throughout their lives. She grew up in a small mountain village, where from birth she was prepared for to a higher purpose. Her parents instilled in their children high moral principles such as self-sacrifice and caring for the socially weak. When Padme was still very young, her family moved to Theed.

Padmé studied at best schools planet, spending their holidays in the Lake District of the planet Naboo. By the age of 7, she was already a member of the Refugee Movement, an organization in which her father had long been a member. She took part in one of the Movement’s missions to the planet Shadda-Bi-Boran, where it was planned to carry out an operation to resettle all the inhabitants of the planet somewhere else, since in the very near future the star of this system was supposed to explode. Unfortunately, many, many of the refugees, including a very gifted child named Na-ki-tula, were unable to adapt to life outside their home planet and died. Padme realized that politicians could do more. Some time later, Padmé received the position of Apprenticeship Legislator, where she met young man named Palo. An innocent relationship followed, but their paths diverged when Palo became an artist and Padmé continued her path as a politician.

She never forgot her past and heritage, even after she reached the top, Amidala maintained the village tradition of painting her nails (she kept them completely white), a small but visible signature of her family affiliation.

Amidala's rise was rapid, she became a Lawgiver at eleven. It was during this time that she first met Silja Chesson, her mentor.

She continued to serve in the Senate as an advisor while receiving the ceremonial palace status of "Princess of Theed". Having begun to serve at court, in accordance with tradition, Princess Padme began to bear the so-called “state name” - Amidala. But in times of danger, she became Padmé Naberrie again. She became a magnet for those who did not agree with the rule of King Veruna.
King Veruna occupied the Throne of the planet Naboo for 13 years, but revelations of ties to shady politicians in the outside world undermined the people's trust in his rule. As a result, he was forced to voluntarily abdicate the Throne. Amidala and one of the planet's governors, Sio Bibble, were nominated as candidates for the election of a new monarch. Amidala began a relationship with Ian Lago, the young son of Chief Chancellor Veruna. Both families were against the union, but it all ended in a break on the initiative of Amidala, when Veruna abandoned the throne. Amidala, bit by bit gathering reform supporters around her, traveled all over the planet with election speeches and eventually won a convincing victory over her rival. Beside himself with grief, Yang left Naboo on the day of Amidala's coronation, and they never met again.

Although she was extraordinarily talented, Padmé was not the youngest queen of Naboo ever elected.
As Queen Amidala, she appeared regal and stern, but Padmé was tenacious and compassionate. The new head of the Royal Security Service, Captain Panaka, insisted that Amidala undergo training in self-defense and weapons use. And to ensure even more reliable security for the queen, he introduced a time-tested cunning method: using the queen’s doubles as bodyguards and at the same time bait for attackers. They were young girls of the same age and strikingly similar to her. These were Amidala's five maids: Eritae, Sabé, Yaine, Rabe and Sasha, then, when she became a Senator, they were Dorme, Corde, Verse, Motie and Elle. They became her closest friends and underwent special training so that in moments of danger they could successfully replace their mistress.
While Queen Amidala was the ruler of Naboo, she had a large staff of advisors and assistants who handled daily affairs. Sio Byblos was the governor of Naboo. Rick Olie was a Royal Yacht pilot and leader of Bravo Squadron.
Less than five months of Amidala's reign had passed before the Trade Federation established a blockade of the planet Naboo. Protesting the Galactic Senate's decision to tax users of the galaxy's trade routes, Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray declared a blockade of Amidala's homeworld. Naboo, with few resources of its own, relied on imports, and the blockade served as a perfect example of the Republic's confidence in trade. Despite the fact that Amidala could not understand the true reasons why this greedy conglomerate state chose her planet as its victim, she nevertheless tried to resolve the conflict without resorting to violence.
The Viceroy secretly followed the orders of Darth Sidious, did not resort to diplomacy and ordered troops to kill the Republic ambassadors who had been secretly sent by Supreme Chancellor Valorum. Unfortunately for Gunray, these envoys were Jedi, and shortly after their rescue, Gunray ordered that all communications systems on Naboo be cut off and an invasion force deployed. Amidala resisted the war on her planet, but the Federation captured more protected planets. When the Federation took Theed, Amidala was captured in the palace, but in the guise of a maid; Sabé's double took on the appearance of the Queen for this time. During the Trade Siege of the Naboo Federation, a treacherous Neimoidian tried to force Amidala to sign an agreement that would legitimize the invasion. Acting on instructions, Sabé refused to sign the agreement, and she and her retinue were sentenced to a prisoner of war camp. Along the way, Amidala and her retinue, consisting of the false Amidala, her handmaiden, Governor Sio Bibble and Captain Panaka, were freed by Jedi envoys: Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a Gungan named Jar Jar Binks.
Leaving her people behind with a heavy heart, Amidala, through Sabé, accepted the Jedi's offer to escort her to Coruscant to make her plea to the Senate with the help of Naboo's representative, Senator Palpatine, leaving Bibble and two handmaidens behind on Naboo. The royal ship broke through the blockade and avoided complete destruction thanks to the droid R2-D2, whom Amidala rewarded for this. However, the cruiser suffered significant damage, and they were forced to land on the remote planet Tatooine. Disguised as a maid, Padmé accompanied Genie, Binks, and R2-D2 to the small town of Mos Espa. It was there that she met Anakin Skywalker's slave.

Anakin offered to take part in the Bunta-Ive race, winning enough money to purchase new parts to fly to Coruscant. Although she liked Anakin, Padmé had doubts about Genie's decision to place the fate of her planet in the hands of a young boy. She reconsidered her views when Anakin won.
Upon arriving on Coruscant, Amidala once again played the role of queen. While preparing her to speak before the Senate, Senator Palpatine, her planet's representative, warned her of the real forces controlling the Republic, which was proven when Amidala failed to secure immediate aid for her people. The Senate refused to authorize active action. In this dramatic moment, the Queen demonstrated the true extent of her fighting spirit. If those who have power and strength in their hands do not bother to help her, she herself will achieve the liberation of her enslaved people - such was her unshakable decision. On Coruscant, Amidala learned of the ineffectiveness of galactic politics as she watched the Trade Federation maneuver her request into a stalemate through political maneuvering. Following Senator Palpatine's advice, Amidala submitted a Vote of No Confidence against Supreme Chancellor Valorum. After this, Amidala decided to return to Naboo. Palpatine himself was soon nominated for the post of Chancellor and ultimately won the election.
On the way to Naboo, Amidala became interested in Binks, whom Qui-Gon Jinn had brought, and planned to team up with the native Gungans, with whom Naboo had had somewhat tense relations in the past. Finding no Gungans in the city, Binks led them to a secret location. Appearing before their leader Boss Nass, Amidala tried to convince him to unite in order to drive the Trade Federation off the planet. Seeing that this attempt failed, Padmé decided to reveal her identity as a sign of trust. Nass agreed, and the two warring cultures quickly put an end to the dispute so they could concentrate on the bigger issues: liberating Naboo. Padmé presented a formulated plan that consisted of a mobile force infiltrating the royal palace and capturing the Viceroy while the Gungan Grand Army fought on the ground, distracting the droid army. Courage and endurance under enemy fire, when the Queen fought shoulder to shoulder with the Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as the very young Anakin Skywalker, fought against heavily armed enemies, led to the defeat of the forces of Viceroy Nute Gunray of Neimoidia.
In the battle, Qui-Gon Jinn was killed by Darth Maul, who was sent to help the Neimoidians on Naboo. The cowardly Neimoidian suffered defeats, the army capitulated and freedom returned to Naboo. On the jubilant streets of Theed, during the victory celebrations completely covered with confetti and multi-colored streamers, Amidala, of course, was the most important guest. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and the Jedi Council were also present. After the Parade, Padmé was invited to a meeting with Master Yoda, who asked her to keep the Sith's appearance a secret. The people, led by their Chancellor Palpatine, were finally free, and it seemed to everyone that a bright future awaited the planet Naboo.
In 24 BC, Amidala's second term as Queen came to an end. Although some Naboo offered to amend the constitution to allow her to serve a third term, she refused, saying that "popular government is not democracy." After this, Amidala passed the throne to her chosen successor, Queen Jamillia.
Although Amidala planned to retire to start her own family, such as her sister Sola already had, her successor, Queen Jamilia, asked Padmé to accept the position of Senator, and she was appointed Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate, becoming the Galactic Senator for the 36th Regional Space Force. Systems.
Due to the overwhelming support on Naboo, Amidala was given all the privileges normally only granted to an elected monarch, including the distinctive chrome metal plating on all of her star cruisers. Even as she changed careers, she maintained her intricate tailoring and ever-changing wardrobe.
Padmé actively used doubles from among her intimates, and the constantly changing incredible costumes in combination with numerous accessories and thick white makeup with lined eyes smoothed out the external difference between her and the doubles, and also to some extent shocked the audience-listeners, also distracting from close attention looking at. All this served her well - when an attempt was made on her life upon arrival on the capital planet, Corde, a girl from her retinue, died in her place.
Amidala was appointed to the Senate the same year as Senator Rush Clovis. They became quite close, however, Amidala abruptly ended their relationship, feeling that it would be unprofessional to continue it. Kloves took this very hard, which led to them avoiding all contact.
Although she preferred to remain on Naboo, when in the capital, Padmé lived in a small penthouse apartment in the Senate Complex. Although the interior was modest in size and furnishings compared to other Senatorial apartments, the apartment's large veranda boasted a private landing pad, as well as a large number of luxurious Naboo artifacts.
When she was not performing duties on the capital planet, she spent time with her family in her own home in the city of Theed. Senator Amidala was worried about the problems associated with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Dooku, Count Sereno, and his divisive supporters openly accused the Republic authorities of corruption, and Padmé, while sympathetic to their arguments, was unwilling to sacrifice a system of government that had stood the test of time for thousands of generations. Soon, she was one of the leaders of the faction opposing the creation of an army to suppress the growing Separatist movement. She believed that violence would only breed violence in return. Padmé Amidala was also appointed by the Supreme Chancellor to the Loyalist Committee, a small group of Senators who would act as advisors to the Chancellor during the Separatist Crisis. She was also part of the team of Republic diplomats who attempted to negotiate peace with the Separatists, and suspected Count Dooku, the Separatist leader, of being behind the terrorist attacks that were disrupting the negotiations.
Padme then returned to Coruscant to cast her vote against the adoption of the Act of Creation of the Army, whose task was to defend against the actions of the Separatists. She felt that this meant nothing more or less than a declaration of war. But as soon as Padmé Amidala arrived on the planet, her cruiser was blown up by the Claudite mercenary Zam Wessel, killing her bodyguard-double Corde. An hour later, Amidala appeared in the Senate and disrupted the announcement of her death and openly criticized her enemies, as well as the supporters of the Martial Act, which she stubbornly opposed. After a brief conference with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, members of the Committee of the Faithful, and numerous members of the Jedi Council, it was decided to place Amidala under Jedi protection. Amidala reunited with Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, whom she had not seen for almost ten years.
The second assassination attempt by the Claudite bounty hunter Zam Wessell only showed how much danger Amidala was in.
After a second attempt on her life, she returned to Naboo under the protection of the Jedi Order's Padawan Anakin Skywalker while Kenobi investigated the attacks on her. With the vote on the Army Creation Act fast approaching, an irritated Amidala was required by government order from Chancellor Palpatine to return to Naboo. Disguised as a refugee from the Thousand Moons system, Amidala and Skywalker traveled with great caution on a freighter to Naboo. During the trip, they discussed Anakin's mother's sacrifice by allowing him to leave to train as a Jedi, in hopes of making him feel better and not knowing that she would do the same for her children, Padmé said, "That's what every parent wants." for your child to know that he has been given a chance for a better life.”
Maintaining the illusion that the Senator was still in the capital was left by Captain Typho and the maid Dorme, acting as bait. After meeting Queen Jamillia, as well as having lunch with Padmé's family, she and Anakin took refuge in the Lake District of Varikino, where Padmé's family had a mansion on the edge of the lake, where the two began to fall in love with each other. It was a forbidden relationship, a love that had no right to exist.
She met Anakin a long time ago, when the boy was only 9 years old and he felt an ardent feeling of childhood love for her. Now Anakin had grown up and become a man, and Padme did not know how to behave in the face of such obvious and ardent interest in herself on the part of Skywalker. In moments of quiet solitude in the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District of Naboo, Anakin and Padmé rekindle the tender friendship held deep in their hearts, which was interrupted ten years ago, and turns into love.
According to the principles of the Jedi Code, Anakin could not enter into a romantic relationship, and Padmé had to focus on her career. Despite their strong feelings, it was Padmé who remained realistic, refusing Anakin's attempt to reach her own heart. But since now the need to keep a distance between herself and Anakin, as was the case when she was queen, was no longer necessary, Padmé could not resist and fell head over heels in love.
Anakin's love for Padme wasn't the only thing that bothered him. He suffered from terrible nightmares that his mother was in danger. When he could bear it no longer, Anakin returned to Tatooine, accompanied by Padmé, to find Shmi Skywalker. On Tatooine, they learn that while Anakin was away, Shmi Skywalker married a farmer named Cliegg Lars. Lars told Anakin the sad news that his wife had been kidnapped by the Tuskens, and that after another search that turned out to be unsuccessful, there was no hope. Frustration and reluctance to give up forced Skywalker to go in search of her, leaving Padmé in the care of the Lars family. While she was there, she met Anakin's half-brother Owen Lars and his girlfriend Beru Whitesun.

Soon Anakin found his dying mother, and in a fit of anger attacked the Tuskens who were torturing her. When he returned to Padmé, he confessed to his actions, and he repented with shame and despair for what he had done. Although she was shocked, she understood his sadness and his guilt, trying to calm him down by telling him that his act was only Human. Padme saw the wounded, sobbing young man, and she allowed compassion to guide her heart, she calmed him. During Shmi's funeral, R2-D2 gave Padmé a message he had received from Obi-Wan Kenobi. After saying goodbye to the Lars family, they viewed the message and discovered that Obi-Wan had been captured by droidekas on the planet Geonosis. The message also revealed that Count Dooku was involved in the attempted assassination of Amidala; and that the Count apparently did this so that Padmé's longtime enemy - Nute Gunray - Viceroy of the Trade Federation - would officially join the Separatist Movement. According to Mace Windu's orders, Anakin was to remain with the Senator. Padmé decided that if Anakin was to protect her, he would have to follow her to Geonosis to rescue Master Obi-Wan.
Padmé hoped to use her diplomatic skills to negotiate with the Separatists. But upon arriving on Geonosis, Skywalker and Amidala were pursued into the droid factory, where Padmé would no doubt have been killed if R2-D2 had not intervened. She and Anakin were captured by the Geonosians and brought before Poggle the Lesser, put on trial for espionage, and then sentenced to execution. In the face of the overwhelming evidence of her death, in the Petranaki arena, Padmé finally admitted that she had feelings for Anakin and told him so, confirming it with a kiss. They were placed in the execution arena next to Obi-Wan and three deadly animals were unleashed on them, much to the delight of the Geonosian spectators. Although the ferocious nexu looked at her and lashed her tail. Padme remained alive and disappointed her would-be executioners. She was able to unfasten the handcuffs and climbed to the top of the pole. However, she was wounded - the nexu left bloody cuts on the girl's back with its claws, but she was still able to fight and knock out the beast and join Anakin in an attempt to escape from the arena. The spectacle was over with the arrival of Jedi reinforcements, and then the first battle in the history of the Clone Wars began. Despite her initial objections to the Republic military, Padmé nevertheless fought alongside the newly created clones against the Separatist droids, proving more useful in combat than one would expect from a political figure. After the Jedi and Padmé were separated, she fell from the transport ship, but managed to gather a team of clones and catch up with the Jedi, arriving at the hangar just after the battle, helping the wounded Anakin to his feet. Dooku managed to escape. The battle, however, was won. But victory or not, this battle marked the beginning of the Clone Wars.
Immediately after the Battle of Geonosis, Amidala was transported to the Jedi Temple along with the wounded Kenobi and Skywalker. Before the healers at the Temple could treat her wounds, she stormed into the Hall of Healers, demanding to see Anakin. Chief Healer Vokara Chi urged her to let the healers heal her, or leave the Temple. Before she could press further, a wounded Kenobi left the room and asked her to leave. In the evening, returning to the apartment on Coruscant, I was surprised to see a guest - Kenobi. He was sent by Master Yoda to demand an explanation about his relationship with Skywalker, and to stay away from the Order's affairs. Amidala lied, saying she agreed, and asked if she could end the relationship herself, allowing Skywalker to accompany her to Naboo.
After the Battle of Geonosis, Anakin accompanied Padmé Amidala to Naboo. There, in the shady coolness of the lake, in Varikino, the same place where their love was born, these two were married in a ceremony led by Maxiron Agolerga, a minister of the Brotherhood of Knowledge. The only witnesses were C-3PO and R2-D2.
The only evidence of their wedding was an official scroll containing their names, which Agolerga placed in the Brotherhood's Archives. However, former boss Amidala's guard, Captain Panaka, learned about the wedding. And he told Palpatine about this.
Amidala continued to serve the Senate wholeheartedly, although she was often distracted by the growing career of her secret husband. Anakin was becoming a war hero known throughout the Republic, and while the citizens admired his deeds, she was deeply concerned for his safety. The few moments they could spend together were too short. The war was focused on the Outer Rim, not Coruscant at all, and Padmé barely saw Anakin. With the outbreak of war, her words about diplomacy and restraint were drowned out by the thunder of gunfire. She became the target of assassins many times, forcing her to remain in the peaceful capital. She rarely saw her secret husband, Anakin Skywalker, who was constantly on the front lines, advancing with Obi-Wan Kenobi's clone troopers. Amidala maintained a secret relationship with her husband, and although she was worried about his actions, she also feared for his safety.
For four months, Amidala had been traveling with Jedi Master Yoda aboard her yacht Nubian when the ancient Jedi sensed a disturbance in the Force coming from the planet Ilum. Despite Captain Typho's protests, she accompanied Yoda and assisted in the rescue of Jedi Luminara Unduli and her Padawan Barriss Offee after fighting against three chameleon droids, with some assistance from R2 and C-3PO.
During the Clone Wars, Senator Amidala became a source of diplomacy in the crumbling Republic. One example of this was during the Siege of the Outer Territories, where she and Captain Typho traveled to the planet Bri'al to convince the local population to join the Republic. But it turned out that it would have failed if it had not been for the unfortunate C-3PO, who was clumsy and accidentally literally crushed an entire contingent of false clones who tried to kill the Senator and President of the planet, Vuul, then Bri'al would not have entered the Clone Wars.
Believing that she could not simply sit back and allow others to defend the Freedom of the Republic, Amidala, along with Sheltai Ritrak, proved that Senator Bezz Drexx was a Separatist sympathizer.
During the Clone Wars, Amidala was disliked by many, who believed that she was responsible for starting the war by illegally coming to Geonosis.
In 20 years before the Battle of Yavin, Amidala, along with Skywalker, Obi-Wan, and another Jedi, Siri Tachi, traveled to the planet Jenian, where there was a Seperatist codebreaker invented by Talesan Fry, whom Siri and Obi-Wan had met ten years earlier. Talesan established a profitable business on Jenian, a world that remained neutral during the war. After Talesan was convinced to give the device to the Republic, they were attacked by the bounty hunter Magas.
Talesan accompanied the Jedi and Amidala to Azhur, where the Republic was attacked by Separatist forces. Siri and Amidala took a starfighter to fly after Magas while Obi-Wan, Skywalker, and Talesan fought off the attack led by Magas. After Madas was caught up, Amidala was left to fly the ship on her own, Siri jumping onto Magas' fighter. In the end, Padmé and the Jedi were victorious, but Siri Tachi was mortally wounded and died.
A few months later, on Coruscant, Padmé enjoyed a brief reunion with her husband in the depths of the city planet. Skywalker sensed someone following him and assumed that he wanted to attack him. He pushed her into a dark alley and turned on his sword before he realized who was in front of him. They kissed, but next to passers-by and Amidala ducked back. An angry Skywalker accused her of trying to hide their love. She explained that even on the lower, dark levels she would love him, to which he noted that it suited her dark color. They kissed again, but were interrupted by the screams of S-3PO, who was looking for the mistress. When Skywalker noticed that the droid had changed, Amidala said that she replaced the casing with gold. Anakin was recalled by Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was the night Anakin became a Knight of the Jedi Order. Padmé soon received his cut Padawan braid, placing it next to the pendant Anakin had made for her earlier. She sent R2-D2 with a recording of her giving the astromech to Skywalker.
The war continued, and Amidala became a member of the Security Committee, working closely with Alderaanian Senator Bail Organa. When Coruscant was attacked by terrorists and her friend Kenobi was seriously injured, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine took the senators by airspeeder to the sites of the attacks to show them the destruction in the first place and to encourage them to encourage the Committee to increase the number of security patrols on Republic planets. secondly. Such emotions strengthened the bond between Amidala and Organa, and when the Alderaanian received a message from the secret Friends of the Republic network regarding the Jedi Order's Sith attack, he relayed the information to Amidala, who relayed it to Kenobi. Although Organa insisted that something must be done to protect the Jedi, Kenobi ignored his ideas, giving the senator information on how to contact him, and returned to the Temple. When Organa received a second message containing detailed information on how to reach the Sith planet Zigula step by step, he and Kenobi set out on a mission to find the danger lurking there. Organa and Kenobi left hating each other, after which Grand Master Yoda visited Amidala in her quarters, sensing a powerful signal in the Force, and asked for help. Explaining that the Darkness' presence on Zigul was too strong for any Jedi to withstand, Yoda asked Amidala to pick them up herself, a task which the Senator immediately accepted. She went with Captain Korbel on her yacht that evening and safely rescued Organa and Kenobi, and all the Sith present on the planet were destroyed. In 19 years before the Battle of Yavin, Padmé was on Coruscant when General Grievous and the Seperatist army attacked the capital to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine. Although already pregnant, the Senator still showed what she was capable of in combat, helping lead the evacuation of the Senatorial complex. Later, with the help of Jedi Council members Shaak Ti and Stass Ollie, Padmé and Senators Bail Organa and Mon Mothma were transported to the Complex's bomb shelter. Along the way, the three Senators were forced into combat against droid starfighters, and Padmé again proved to be very effective with the blaster. When Palpatine was rescued by Anakin, Obi-Wan and R2D2 from General Grievous, and the gunship crashed upon landing on Coruscant, Anakin met with Padme in the shadow of the columns in the Senate of the Republic building, Padme had stunning news for Anakin - he was soon to become a father. . She knew that once everything was revealed, the Queen would not allow her to be a Senator, and her husband would be expelled from the Order. Skywalker argued that the child was a miracle, not a problem. Amidala soon began to think about returning to Naboo and planned to raise her child there.
The years of war changed the Republic. To effectively fight the Separatists on multiple fronts, Chancellor Palpatine issued an edict appointing governors who wielded great power and reported only to his office, taking away the last of the Senate's ability to influence the war. The transfer of power was welcomed by many, especially corrupt politicians. A small group of Senators grew increasingly fearful of Palpatine's actions. Senators Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and others spoke of drastic alternatives in secret meetings. Padmé was one of these secretive idealists, along with Senators Fang Zar, Giddean Danu, Chi Equai, Terr Tanil and Banno Vreema. They swore to keep their discussions absolutely secret, even from their closest partners. Padmé agreed, even though she was afraid Anakin would sense her duplicity and possibly misinterpret her. Although it was too early to talk about action against Palpatine, the plan was carefully laid out and had parameters that had nothing to do with an emergency rebellion, Padmé approved a diplomatic solution within the bounds of the law. She even asked Anakin to use his relationship with Palpatine to demand a peaceful solution to the war, but he took offense to this. He wanted such overtures to remain in the political circles to which they belonged. Her doubts about the system bothered Anakin. In his opinion, she began to speak like a Separatist.
Padmé began collecting signatures for the Delegation of Two Thousand, a group of disillusioned Senators formally critical of Palpatine's rule, which would form the basis of the future Alliance to Restore the Republic. Despite being one of the masterminds behind the delegation, her attempt to recruit the Jedi to cooperate failed as her colleagues felt it would be too dangerous. She introduced the Delegation to Palpatine, who ignored them. Palpatine carefully sowed seeds of doubt about Padmé's intentions in Anakin's mind, while he continued to exploit Skywalker's fears of her death. Anakin had terrible nightmares about Padme dying during childbirth. Given his prophetic dreams that foretold the death of his mother, this vision greatly troubled Anakin. He couldn't lose Padmé, and he would do anything to keep her with him. The gateway to dark knowledge that could unnaturally preserve life beckoned to Anakin - it was the power that could be achieved by connecting him and Darth Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith. Padmé, like the rest of the Republic, was unaware that Chancellor Palpatine was in fact a Sith Lord. He persuaded Anakin to dark side, and Skywalker knelt before him, becoming Darth Vader, his apprentice. As Vader, Anakin led the cleansing of the Jedi Temple, and traveled to Mustafar to kill the Separatist leadership, effectively ending the Clone Wars.
Padmé Amidala was with her entourage in the Senate during a special session in which Chancellor Palpatine presented "evidence" of the Jedi Rebellion against the Senate, which was in reality an attempt to arrest Palpatine for his Sith affiliation. By presenting himself as a heroic survivor of the attack, Palpatine managed to convince the Senate that the Republic needed protection from this "evil" and he could offer it. The hopes of the resistance in the Senate, both Padmé and her colleagues from the Delegation of Two Thousand, were dashed when Palpatine declared himself Emperor, to the general jubilation and dismay of Padmé and Bail Organa, who was with her. Padmé convinced Bail to oppose the declaration, confident that the time had not yet come. Indeed, she was right, as the future showed. Padmé, warned by her husband to stay away from her "friends in the Senate", knowing full well that she would no longer be the voice of the Resistance Movement, asked Organa to continue her work without her knowledge. Being under surveillance by both Anakin and Imperial Intelligence, Padmé knew that any involvement would jeopardize Organa's efforts and his life. Knowing this, she told Organa, “Vote for Palpatine. Vote for the Empire. Let Mon Mothma vote for him too. Be a good obedient Senator. Mind your manners and keep your heads down. And keep silence and secrecy, doing all those things that we cannot talk about. I shouldn't know all these things. Promise me, Bail."
Regardless of Padme's bright feelings for Anakin Skywalker and devotion to the Galactic Republic, it was she who played an important role in Skywalker's fall to the dark side and the formation of the Empire. Ironically, Padme herself helped destroy the beloved Republic to which she dedicated her life. She was deceived by Palpatine and blinded by her love for Anakin, still not believing that Skywalker had changed.
It was Obi-Wan who told Padme the truth. He visited Padmé as her friend and Anakin's former teacher. He told her about the hologram that Kenobi had seen, indicating that it was Anakin who attacked the Jedi Temple and about his defection to the Sith. Padmé refused to believe such claims, at least outwardly, and did not tell Kenobi where Anakin was to ensure her husband's safety. It was then that Kenobi discovered her true relationship with Anakin, and realizing her intentions, left. Padmé was stunned. Unable to understand the horrifying reality, she flew to Mustafar to make sure of Anakin. Unbeknownst to her, Obi-Wan Kenobi had snuck aboard her ship.
Everything was as Obi-Wan said. Padme couldn't talk to Anakin. Shortly after the destruction of the Separatist leaders, Padmé met with Anakin, tearfully saying that he was tormenting her heart and trying to convince him to turn to the Light Side. In his altered perception, he did all this to make a better Galaxy for their union, to change a corrupt Republic into a just Empire for their children. Deluded by the power, Anakin even promised that he could overthrow the Emperor and make the galaxy the way he and Padmé wanted. Padme was stunned by the change in Anakin and said that she could not go down the path he had chosen. When her angry husband saw Obi-Wan coming from her starship, he came to the worst conclusion. Anakin had seen the most stinging of a long line of betrayals - now his wife had brought his former mentor to Mustafar to kill him. Anakin raised his hand and caught Padme in a telekinetic choke. Padme began to choke and the life began to leave her. Anakin released the hold as he collided with Obi-Wan and Padmé fell. While Kenobi and Skywalker fought in the Mustafar control center, C-3PO and R2-D2 carefully carried her aboard her starship.
Padmé never found out what happened to Anakin. She had never seen the damage caused by Kenobi's blade or Mustafar's lava. After Obi-Wan defeated Anakin in a laser sword duel, the Jedi Master took Padmé to the medical center on the asteroid Polis Massa, where Yoda and Bail Organa were waiting. Despite the limited medical supply on board her ship, and the full medical care at the medical center on Polis Massa, her vitality continued to deplete. There, a team of doctors tried to save Padmé, but they found that she was dying, having "lost the will to live." In a strange, unfamiliar room, just like in Anakin's nightmares, she gave birth to twins - Luke and Leia Skywalker. Before she died, she told Obi-Wan that there was still good in Anakin. In 19 BC, at the age of twenty-seven, Padmé died, leaving Luke and Leia with a legacy and hope for the future. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Bail Organa swore to keep the children to secrecy.
The procession with the coffin of Padmé Amidala stretched through the streets of Theed. In her hands she held a necklace given by a little boy, Anakin, shortly after leaving Tatooine. Padmé Amidala former Queen and Senator of Naboo, was buried in Theed. Following Amidala's coffin, a funeral procession followed through the streets of Theed, consisting of members of her family, Queen Apalaina, the Royal Advisory Council, Boss Nass, Representative Jar Jar Binks and her handmaidens, who acted as doubles. The japor wood pendant that Skywalker had given her in 32 before the Battle of Yavin lay in her hands. Thousands lined the streets of Theed to pay tribute to the remarkable woman who liberated their planet from occupation, united its people, and fought for democracy. Oddly enough, one of Palpatine’s first decisions after the formation of the Empire was to declare a public holiday a day of mourning for the “murdered” Amidala. Her old friend, Senator Celia Shesau tried to get an open investigation into Amidala's death, but it was dismissed by Palpatine as a "security matter".
Padme's death would haunt Vader for the rest of his life. Even though he was a Sith Lord, he was never able to free himself from the emotional torment caused by the death of his wife, he knew that he was responsible for her death.

Ben Solo's grandmother. She is one of the main characters in three films in the prequel trilogy: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).

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  Padmé Naberry was only 14 years old when she was elected queen of the planet Naboo (the tradition of electing such young queens was typical for Naboo: Padmé herself says that she was not the youngest queen). However, at the time of her election as queen, she had already been the ruler of the capital city of Theed for 2 years. Padmé was born in a distant mountain village into a poor family (in scenes cut from Episode II, her family is depicted as quite wealthy, suggesting that the financial condition of Padmé's parents improved thanks to their daughter's high position) and had older sister- Solu.

  However, when she went to visit her grandmother Vinama, Padme forever fell in love with the life of the capital city. Amidala's parents were very concerned about their daughter's move, but still allowed the girl to continue her studies in political science. Upon becoming queen, Padmé adopted the throne name Amidala, which, like the name Padmé itself, comes from Sanskrit, where it is associated with the lotus. As queen, she trained in martial arts from Captain Panaka. According to palace rules, she is required to wear incredibly complex outfits, hairstyles and ritual makeup. Clothes and makeup make it possible to hide the queen's true face, so during dangerous events or trips, the queen's place is taken by one of the maids, most often Sabé (as a senator, Padmé's double is Corday).

  Queen (32 BBY -24 BBY)

  Shortly after her election, Padmé was drawn into conflict with the Trade Federation and Palpatine's intrigues against Chancellor Phenis Velorum. In the first part of the epic “Star Wars.  In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, she tries to lift the blockade of her planet by turning to Palpatine, the Galactic Senate senator from Naboo, for help. She does not dare declare war on the Federation, as she is rightly afraid of the possibility of violence against her subjects. However, soon the Trade Federation droids begin an invasion of Naboo, and Amidala, unable to protect her home planet on her own, flees with the help of two Jedi - Teacher Qui-Gon Jinn and his student Obi-Wan Kenobi, who arrived in the Naboo system to negotiate with the Trade Federation about lifting the blockade.

  While escaping from Naboo, Padmé's ship is attacked by the Trade Federation and receives serious damage, as a result of which it makes an emergency landing on Tatooine, the closest planet to Naboo that is not controlled by the Neimoidians from the Trade Federation. Here they meet Shmi Skywalker's 9-year-old son, Anakin Skywalker, who Qui-Gon believes is the Chosen One, called to restore the balance of the Force and destroy the Sith. Therefore, the Jedi teacher seeks to free Anakin from slavery and intends to teach him how to use the Force. Padmé makes a strong impression on the boy, who mistakes her for an angel. Later these feelings will develop into love.

  Speaking in the Senate, Padme demands that the delegates recognize the aggression against her homeland and provide assistance to Naboo. In her speech, she sharply criticizes the indecision of Chancellor Velorum (who succumbed to the proposal to create and send a special commission to Naboo, which could cost the planet the loss of time and, ultimately, independence), which leads to his resignation and the election of a delegate from Naboo - Palpatine. Despite this event, Padmé remains deprived of any serious assistance from the Republic and secretly returns to Naboo.

  The Battle of Geonosis, launched to save the senator, Jedi and Padawan, will turn into the first battle of the Clone Wars, and the Republic will plunge into the abyss of civil war, which turned Padmé, supported by Senators Bail Organa and Jar Jar Binks, into the leader of the forces opposing Chancellor Palpatine in the Senate .

  Deleted scenes from the film provide insight into Amidala's family: Padmé's parents, Jobal and Ruvi Naberrie, appear in the frame, as well as her sister Sola with her two daughters, Ruu and Pooja (Pooja Naberrie would later follow in Amidala's footsteps, becoming involved in the Galactic Civil War for two years Naboo's representative in the Senate).

  At the end of Episode 2, Padmé marries Anakin Skywalker.

  In the events of episode 3, Padmé, along with senators Mon Mothma, Bail Organa and some others who later became leaders of the Alliance, becomes the head of the opposition. Padmé is one of the signatories of the Petition of Two Thousand, the main demand of which was the abdication of emergency powers from Palpatine immediately after the end of the war; a speedy transition to diplomacy in resolving the conflict with the separatists. In the novelization by Matthew Stover, it is described that Padmé is very worried about her activities, because, knowing about Anakin’s sympathy for Palpatine, she believes that she is committing betrayal towards her husband.

  At the beginning of the third episode, Padmé and Anakin have not seen each other for many months. The siege of Coruscant brings him from the Far Frontiers to the capital. At their first meeting, Padmé tells Anakin that she is pregnant. She is worried about the consequences of this: she will probably lose her seat in the Senate, and Anakin could be expelled from the Order. But Skywalker takes this news as a great blessing.

  His joy is very soon darkened by dreams in which he sees the death of his beloved wife. But Padme is not worried about this, she is sure that “on Coruscant women do not die from childbirth,” and nothing threatens her. Despite Anakin's warnings, she continues to engage in political activities and, in fact, exposes herself to the danger of opposition activities.

  Padmé is very worried about Anakin, who is under constant stress due to the ongoing tensions between the Council and Chancellor Palpatine. She suggests asking Obi-Wan for help, but Anakin rejects the offer. Most of all, Padme wants to forget about the war at least for a while, to live a little in peace. She wants to fly to her home planet of Naboo, in the Lake District, to give birth, and hopes that Anakin can be by her side.

  Although she herself previously admits that the democracy they fought for no longer exists, Padmé does not fully believe Anakin when he speaks of the Order's betrayal of the Supreme Chancellor. With anxiety, she accompanies her husband to Mustafar. She herself is present at the last Senate meeting in her life. Having heard about the proclamation of the Empire, she receives this news with alarm and advises her comrade Bail Organa to remain patient, under no circumstances go into open conflict with the Emperor and wait until the opportunity presents itself to start the fight.

  Obi-Wan, wanting to know where Anakin flew to, tells Padme about his betrayal, transition to the Dark Side, direct involvement in the murder of younglings in the Temple and finally about the former Supreme Chancellor who planned the last war, its consequences and everything that led them to "here and now". Padme, realizing that the horrors perpetrated in the now former republic by Palpatine are the truth and confirmation of her fears, still contradicts herself out of feelings for Anakin. Obi-Wan realizes that Padmé is pregnant (considering she was about 8-9 months pregnant, it's hard to miss) and the father is Anakin, and leaves her, actually holed up on her skiff. Padme, having refused the company of Captain Typho, flies to Mustafar with only C-3PO. She tries to convince Darth Vader to reject the Dark Side and fly away with her, leaving war and politics. She is horrified by her husband's position regarding the rule of the Galaxy. When Obi-Wan appears, Anakin decides that she has betrayed him and tries to kill her using the Dark Force, but leaves her alive because Obi-Wan prevented him.

  After the duel with Skywalker ends, Obi-Wan takes Padmé to a medical center, where she gives birth to two children, naming them Leia and Luke. After telling Obi-Wan that there is still good in Anakin, she dies. According to the medical droids, Padmé had simply lost the will to live.

  Padme was buried with full honors in Theed, on Naboo. Her children are hidden: Luke is taken to his father’s homeland, Tatooine, and Leia is taken to Alderan. They are hidden for two reasons: the Emperor can find them and kill them, because they are a threat to his power, since they can overthrow him. The second reason is that they can be found by Darth Vader and raised to evil. The droid C-3PO has his memory erased to prevent him from telling anyone.

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  In the film " Star Wars: Episode I" Anakin Skywalker is a child and Padmé is a young lady. Their relationship is that of a child and a lady.

  But in second episode Anakin turned into young guy, although Padme seems to be almost the same age, and they have love relationship .

  What's the logic behind this? Padmé doesn't age? Is there any in-universe explanation?

  Answers

  Napoleon Wilson

  In The Phantom Menace (32 BBY), Anakin is 9 years old and Padmé is 14 years old. During the film he turns ten years old.

  At the time of their (sexual) relationship in Attack of the Clones (set ten years later, set in 22 BBY), he was 19 and she was 24.

  The name resonated in the heart and soul of young Anakin. He had not seen her for ten years, since he, along with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, had helped her in her fight against the Trade Federation on Naboo. He was only ten years old at the time, but from the moment he first laid eyes on Padmé, young Anakin knew that she was the woman he would marry.

  Never mind that Padmé was several years older than him. Never mind that he was just a boy when he knew her, when she knew him. Never mind that Jedi weren't allowed to marry. - Attack of the Clones: Official Innovation

  As for why it doesn't seem to age (much), I think we can attribute it to a superior hydration regimen.

  Aepryus

  Additionally, Portman was 16, Lloyd was 8, during the filming of TPM; Portman 19, Christensen 19 for AotC.

  Mindwin

  Padmé ranges in age from 14 in The Phantom Menace to 24 in Attack of the Clones.

  Assuming that Naboo people follow the same height as Earth people, women typically reach adult height between the ages of 14-16, according to the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set1clinical/cj41c022.pdf

  From this, we can assume that not many physical changes occurred in Padmé's body during these 10 years.

  It is also widely known that Naboo's royal makeup artists are very good. All maids are trained in makeup techniques.

  Thus, a young queen can be given a makeover to make her look more mature.

  And I agree with Richard, since this is a planet with extensive water features, hydration.

  Isabel

  Padmé was queen at a very young age, the makeup made her look mature and older. In The Phantom Menace she was 14 and Anakin was 9. In Attack of the Clones he is 19 and she is 24. In the last two episodes they don't look like they are any distance apart. Natalie was 16 years old and Jake was 8.

  ghost

  Anakin was actually 9 years old, but by the end of the film he turned 10 years old . The Phantom Menace and Padme was 14 years old. So if " Attack of the Clones" will be 10 years later, then Anakin will be 20 years old, and his birthday would have been a few days before that. they were tasked with protecting Padmé from assassination attempts. So she is 24 or 25 years old at " Attack of the Clones" at that time, and " Revenge of the Sith"- 3 years later, making Anakin 23 and Padme 27 or 28.

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  Anakin Skywalker- Jedi of the human race. Anakin's original story is perhaps the most complete, as he appears in most of the Star Wars films and cartoons.

  Christensen as Anakin

  Birth and childhood

  The hero's mother was Shmi Skywalker from the planet Tatooine. He didn’t know his father, but there are rumors that he was a Sith who could control midichlorians. Since this has not been confirmed, it is believed that the boy was conceived artificially.

  He was born in 42 BBY on the desert planet Tatooine, but Anakin himself assumed that he only grew up on the arid planet, where he arrived at the age of about three years.

  Ani grew up as a blue-eyed, kind-hearted, hard-working boy who dreamed of one day becoming a star pilot. But his dreams were not destined to come true, since the Skywalkers were property, slaves of Gardulla the Hutt.

  After several years of working for Gardulla, he lost his family in a race to a Toydarian, a parts dealer named Watto, and the Skywalkers found a new owner.

  At the age of eight, Anakin first learned about the Sith. An old Republican pilot told him about the great wars of the past, who believed that in those wars not all the Sith died and only one managed to survive.

  The hero was a very gifted child. He was very successful in mathematics and technology. At such a young age, Eni could put together anything. So he assembled his own car and robot , Having finished work somewhere around the age of nine.

  
  

  The Phantom Menace

  In the 1999 film The Phantom Menace, we first meet a boy played by actor Jake Lloyd.

  In 32 BBY, when the hero was only 10 years old, his life changed dramatically. Knowledge of technology and good nature allowed Ani to meet space travelers: a Jedi, a Gungan, R2-D2 and a girl, whom he mistook for an “angel”.

  Anakin invited his new friends to his home to wait out the sandstorm, where he learned their true purpose for arriving on Tatooine - to escape from the Trade Federation to the Senate on Coruscant in order to stop the invasion of Naboo. The travelers' hyperdrive was broken and Eni volunteered to help, revealing a desire to participate in the Bunta Yves Classic race in order to win enough money to buy it. The mother could not refuse her son’s desire to help.

  

  Anakin, Shmi and Amidala

  Qui-Gon Jinn saw Skywalker's potential, his lightning-fast reactions, and upon checking, he was surprised to learn that his midichlarian level was higher than that of himself. Anakin, in turn, was very eager to become a Jedi in order to help everyone, which gave Qui-Gon the idea to free the boy.

  Before the race, the Genie made a bet with the owner of the Skywalkers. But subject to Anakin's victory, Watto agreed to release only the boy, leaving his mother with him.

  The hero won this race. Now he was free. Anakin was faced with a choice: live on Tatooine with his mother or go with the Jinn and become a Jedi. Skywalker left Tatooine, promising that he would return to free his mother.

  

  Jake Lloyd as little Anakin

  So Anakin went on his first journey.

  With Qui-Gon and Queen Amidala (the girl pretended to be her own servant), to whom Ani became very attached, he arrived on Coruscant, where he appeared before the High Council. The Council refused to train the boy, although Qui-Gon was convinced that Anakin was the Chosen One (the One who would bring balance to the Force).

  The boy was experiencing emotions left over from life as a slave, so the masters believed that he would not be able to achieve the state of peace that a true Jedi needs.

  

  Qui-Gon, Anakin, Obi-Wan and R2-D2

  Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear breeds anger; Anger breeds hatred; Hatred is the key to suffering. I feel strong fear in you.

  Not knowing where to go now, Anakin tagged along with Jinn, with whom he flew to Naboo, with a mission to liberate the planet from occupation by the Trade Federation.

  By chance, Anakin took a direct part in the Battle of Naboo in space. He single-handedly managed to destroy an entire orbital station that controlled droids on the planet, ending the invasion.

  Although Skywalker emerged victorious, sad news awaited him on earth. In a battle with, Kawai-Gon died. The dying Jinn made Obi-Wan Kenobi, his student, promise to train the boy and the Council accepted that Anakin would learn the Force.

  After the victory on Naboo, the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic himself, promised to monitor Skywalker's progress.

  Obi-Wan's Apprentice

  Eni’s innate abilities instantly placed him above his peers, which began to feed his pride. He often showed off, spoke out against the opinions of his elders, and did not show much respect for Obi-Wan, whom he looked down on somewhat.

  Obi-Wan became more than just a teacher to Anakin, he was like a father to him. Secretly, Skywalker believed that his strength was many times greater than that of his teacher and Kenobi was holding him back. This fact made their relationship confusing and contradictory.

  When Anakin didn’t get along with Kenobi, he went to his “friend” Palpatine, who stroked the Jedi’s pride with praise.

  In 28 BBY, Anakin created his first lightsaber in the caves of Ilum..

  Attack of the Clones

  “Attack of the Clones” is the second film in which we see Anakin. Its events take place 10 years after the end of the plot of the first part. In this film, the grown-up Anakin is played by actor Hayden Christensen.

  

  Skywalker and Kenobi

  In 22 BBY, Padmé Amidala, who was now a senator from the Chommell Sector, was assassinated. Anakin, who had not seen Padmé for ten years, was appointed her personal protector. For ten years, Skywalker did not stop thinking about Amidala, and now that he was with her, his attraction grew into love.

  On Naboo, where Padmé was hiding with her protector, she agreed to him, kissing him for the first time. Amidala was more prudent than Skywalker because she thought about the consequences. Anakin, on the other hand, was focused on feelings, breaking the tradition of the Order to be attached only to the Force.

  For a long time, Anakin suffered from nightmares in which he saw his mother. A new nightmare he saw on Naboo forced him to violate his orders to protect Amidala, taking her with him to Tatooine to find Shmi. On Tatooine, the hero learned that his mother was freed by the farmer Cligg Lars, who married her. At the Lars farm, Ani was told that Shmi had been kidnapped by Tusken raiders, so the hero immediately rushed to find her.

  

  Skywalker mural

  Using his instincts, Anakin found Shmi, but it was already too late. His mother died in his arms. This death caused such anger that the Jedi massacred the entire raider tribe, including women and children. Even Yoda felt Skywalker's pain and anger.

  With the death of his mother, the Jedi had a terrible desire to gain such power with which he could save people from death.

  Padmé: « There are things that cannot be fixed, you are not omnipotent, Anakin.»

  Anakin: « There should be! One day I will... I will become the most powerful Jedi! I promise you. I will learn to make sure people don't die!»

  Arriving on Tatooine, Anakin learned that his teacher had been captured by the Confederacy on Geonosis. Skywalker's goal was to protect Amidala, but she persuaded the Jedi to go to rescue Kenobi. Ani left Tatooine taking his droid C-3PO with him.

  Arriving on Geonosis, the couple was captured and exhibited, along with the previously captured Obi-Wan, in the gladiator arena. Faced with the threat of death, Anakin and Padmé confessed their love to each other. The trio was saved from certain death by the arrival of the Jedi and the clone army.

  Leaving Amidala, Ani and his teacher began to pursue the leader of the Confederation and a former Jedi (note: Qui-Gon Jinn's teacher). Skywalker lost his arm in the battle with him and almost died if Yoda didn’t come to the rescue.

  

  Dooku cuts off Anakin's hand

  Anakin was implanted with a mechanical arm and while he was in the Temple for treatment, Yoda and Kenobi tried to convince Amidala to end their relationship with him. Padmé lied and she and Skywalker soon married. The secret wedding ceremony took place in Varikino on Naboo. The only witnesses were the droids C-3PO and R2-D2.

  Wedding Anakin and Amidala Skywalker and Amidala
  

  Clone War

  This war made Anakin a legend. He became renowned as a top fighter pilot, earning the rare title of Thane.

  In the war, Skywalker didn't care own life, since he was concerned about the health of his teacher, Palpatine, the soldiers who acted under his leadership, and even the astro-droid R2-D2. The Jedi broke more and more rules. He increasingly feared for Padmé's life.

  

  Anakin vs Ventress

  On a mission on the planet Naboo, Skywalker met Asajj Ventress, a Dark Jedi who became a fierce enemy of both Anakin and Kenobi.

  During the war, Obi-Wan took on Padawan Halaged Ventor for training, with whom Anakin became very close friends.

  The Clone War was a terrible event in the life of a Jedi. During the battles on the planet Jabiim, Skywalker received a message about the alleged death of his teacher. This made the hero more reckless. He rushed into the thick of things along with clones, padawans and Jedi. When Palpatine wanted to evacuate Anakin from the planet, he agreed, soon learning that everyone he fought with had died.

  For his heroic actions in the war, Anakin was declared a Jedi Knight. Skywalker sent the Padawan's cut braid to his wife as a sign of love.

  Arriving on Coruscant, Anakin wanted to meet his wife, but fell into the trap of Asajj Ventress. The Dark Jedi promised to kill Amidala, which once again sent Skywalker into a rage. In this duel, the hero received his famous scar above his right eye. He emerged victorious, but Ventress managed to survive.

  Anakin continued to participate in battles for the Republic. While fighting on the planet Christophis, his first student was assigned to the Jedi. After the victory on Christophis, Anakin, although reluctantly, accepted the Padawan.

  

  Anakin and Ahsoka

  Together with Ahsoka, Ani completed quite a few missions. Together, they saved Jabba's son, participated in the mission to liberate the planet Kyros, saved the Jedi Master Plo Koon,

  Although Anakin and Ahsoka became friends, Tano left the Jedi.

  In the Battle of Coruscant, when the Confederacy invaded, the Republic managed to win, but Chancellor Palpatine was captured.

  Revenge of the Sith

  Skywalker and Kenobi went to save the chancellor. After finding Palpatine, the Jedi engaged Count Dooku in battle. The Count was still strong, so he quickly knocked out Kenobi, crossing swords with Anakin. War-hardened Skywalker suddenly won, cutting off both of the Sith's hands.

  After Palpatine ordered Dooku to be killed, the Jedi beheaded him, taking another step towards darkness. When the Chancellor tried to persuade him to leave Kenobi, Anakin refused.

  Returning to Coruscant, the hero learned the news that his wife was pregnant. After this, Anakin increasingly began to be tormented by visions where he saw the death of Amidala. Because of them, the Jedi wanted to gain access to the forbidden holocrons of the masters of the past. This was facilitated by Palpatine, who appointed Skywalker as his representative on the Jedi Council. This meant that Eni was supposed to become a master, but his rank was still not raised.

  The final point in the distrust of the Council was when the Jedi asked Anakin to keep an eye on his friend Palpatine.

  The Jedi turned to Yoda for help. He spoke of his prophetic visions of someone close to him dying, but did not reveal his identity. Yoda advised him to learn to let go of everything he was afraid of losing. Skywalker was not satisfied with this answer.

  Despite the Council's warnings, Anakin continued to spend time with Palpatine, who began to develop a dark side within him. The Chancellor told the story of Darth Plagueis (his teacher) who had the power over death. This story made Anakin think that the dark side could save Padme's life.

  When Palpatine revealed his identity - Darth Sidious, Lord of the Sith, offering Skywalker the path of the dark side to save his beloved, Anakin refused, reporting everything.

  Windu, along with Agen Kolar, Saesee Tiin and Kit Fisto, were supposed to arrest the Sith when Anakin was supposed to remain in the Temple. But, naturally, he did not listen. Tormented by thoughts of Amidala's death, Skywalker followed the Jedi. Arriving at the chancellor, the hero discovered Windu, who was about to kill Palpatine. The fear of losing Padme overpowered Anakin when he cut off the master's hand and allowed Palpatine to win.

  It was already too late to repent; there was no turning back. Palpatine explained this as the purpose of a Jedi and suggested joining the dark side. The Sith Lord promised to reveal the secret of power over death, so Skywalker agreed to become Darth Sidious's student in order to save Amidala's life.

  So, Anakin Skywalker “died”, becoming legendary.

  « Now stand up...Darth Vader!”

  

  Warning: The article contains information that reveals the main storylines.

  “Ahsoka... Ahsoka, why did you leave?” Where were you when I needed you?
  - I made a choice. I couldn't stay.
  - You are selfish.
  - No!
  - You left me. You failed me! Do you know who I have become?..

  His appearance on screen precedes John Williams' The Imperial March. His appearance inspires horror and awe. His name resounds throughout the Galaxy. One of the most famous villains in the entire history of cinema, the central and very controversial character of Star Wars. When you watch the saga in order, the ending of the third episode comes as a bit of a shock. Especially for those who once heard something about Darth Vader somewhere, but did not watch the original trilogy. Rebirth of a Noble Jedi Anakin Skywalker into the powerful Sith Lord Darth Vader is perhaps the brightest emotional component of the story.

  The films don't fully develop either Anakin or Vader. To better understand the complex inner world of the hero, it is worth paying attention to the animated series “Clone Wars” (Anakin), “Clone Wars” (Anakin) and “Rebels” (Vader, appears in the second season). And definitely - to the expanded Universe, consisting of various books and comics.

  The inner world of Anakin and Vader

  “You don't give up on feelings, Anakin. They are what make you special."
  ("The Clone Wars", season 4, episode 16.)

  These words from Palpatine, addressed to the young Jedi, perfectly convey the essence of Skywalker. It was feelings that always led Anakin through life. He was a man who could be completely immersed in both love and hate. To curb his emotional impulses, he needed a real, understanding friend. Unfortunately, in the end there was no one near him. Obi-Wan, who seemed to sincerely love Anakin, gradually fenced himself off from him by the rules of the Jedi. There was never any real trust between them. Therefore, the teacher not only missed Anakin’s internal torment, but also failed to understand in time that he needed something more than routine reprimands for his mistakes, and did not discern the moment when the wayward student had to be put in his place as harshly and soberingly as possible in a fatherly manner. Skywalker's slave past left him with a craving for independence. Strength and talent became the causes of excessive conceit and pride. Anakin was too young and inexperienced to handle himself on his own. And with mental losses that followed one after another, fear for the closest people to whom he became attached with all his heart. Close people - it was these attachments that ultimately destroyed Skywalker and saved Vader.

  “He was brave. Rarely lost. But people were amazed by his kindness. He valued his friends very much and defended them to the end.”
  (Ahsoka about her teacher, Rebels, season 2, episode 18.)

  Anakin's mom. As a little boy, he picked up and left a wounded Tusken raider, not even suspecting that in the future his entire tribe would hate him - it was the raiders who kidnapped and killed his mother. Mom died in Anakin’s arms - this pain never left his heart: “Why did she die? Why didn't I save her? I know, I had to!.. I will learn to make sure that people don’t die!”

  Obi-Wan Kenobi. Despite frequent mutual misunderstandings with Obi-Wan, Anakin did not hesitate to rush to his aid in the most risky situations. Even doubting the Jedi, he never left him in trouble. There was a moment in their lives when Kenobi, for maximum plausibility, hid from best friend staging his death, but how much mental anguish this performance cost Anakin! For him they were more than brothers, they were one...

  Ahsoka Tano- Anakin's first and only Padawan. They had a wonderful, very warm relations brother-sister. Ahsoka's character, independent and at the same time not alien to affection, was very reminiscent of Skywalker himself. Subsequently, after being falsely accused of treason, she became disillusioned with the Jedi Order and left it. To again meet face to face with Darth Vader - and in this battle, having recognized each other, they were never able to deliver decisive blows. “I feel close to the desire to get away from the Order,” Anakin said before Ahsoka left the Order. "I know". Only later did she realize with bitterness and a huge sense of guilt how much her departure contributed to Anakin’s transition to the dark side of the Force - she was needed by the one who always believed in her and asked to stay.

  Supreme Chancellor Palpatine- the boy’s wise mentor, who in many ways replaced his father. He was always ready to listen, understand, explain. The only person with whom you could talk about the most intimate things, who never brushed aside Anakin. Neither the Jedi Order, nor Obi-Wan, nor even Padmé could give Skywalker the attention he needed like Palpatine. Anakin loved and trusted Palpatine unconditionally - but very soon he stopped having these feelings for Darth Sidious.

  Padmé Amidala- the love of Anakin’s life, so strong that for the sake of his beloved he was really ready to do anything. Dreams of her death became an obsession; the horror of the inevitable loss of her dearest person pushed her to search for a way to change the future. She believed in Anakin, but she didn't have enough time to win him back.

  Luke Skywalker- a son whose existence Vader learned about only 20 years after his birth, living all these years with the thought that he had killed both his wife and his child. Luke, who believed in his father's bright side, was able to bring Anakin back. In this way, he is fundamentally different from Obi-Wan, who, despite his experiences and regrets, did not fight for his second “I”, but accepted the existence of Darth Vader as a given.

  
  
  
  

  From Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader

  “What good is strength if there is no discipline? The boy is no less dangerous to himself than to his enemies.”
  (Count Dooku in Matthew Stover's book Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.)

  While still a Jedi, who did not even think about switching to the dark side of the Force, Anakin sometimes did things that were unacceptable from the point of view of the Order. Some of them can be understood and even justified (as you know, sometimes all means are good to achieve a goal), but this does not change the essence - each such action brought him dangerously closer to the fatal line. And one of the first such steps was cruel revenge for the death of my mother. From a piercing sense of loss loved one Anakin succumbed to anger and despair unacceptable for a Jedi.

  General Skywalker was known for his reckless courage and military talent. But he also differed from others in his methods of interrogating Separatist minions. The result was important to him, and therefore he even used his famous Force strangulation at a distance during interrogations. Skywalker's entourage was aware of the methods that were contrary to the principles of the Jedi, but every time they turned a blind eye to them: apparently, they were happy that there was someone who was not afraid to do all the dirty work. Everything was convenient for everyone until one day it affected them personally.

  Another such unworthy act was the beheading of the unarmed Count Dooku. Anakin doubted the correctness of this act, but Palpatine's dark influence was already becoming stronger than Jedi teachings.

  In fact, there were more such episodes. If we add to all this the periodic exacerbation of the sense of personal superiority cultivated by Palpatine, the desire to act as independently as possible and the general emotionality of Skywalker, then it becomes clear what an explosive mixture his soul was sometimes.

  Was it possible to stop the process of transition to the dark side? Haunted by nightmares about the death of his beloved, the young man came to Yoda for advice. But could advice to simply let go of one's attachments satisfy a tormented soul? Didn't the sage's standard answer sound like an excuse? In fact, everyone turned away from Anakin: distrust, fear of his Force, unwillingness to understand the complex inner world of his ward and in time to help him cope with his passions - this is the reaction of the Jedi Council to Skywalker. And Palpatine was nearby once again. Gave me hope. Freed me from fear. Made me feel power. At what point did Anakin put an end to his doubts? Kneeling before a new teacher? Becoming a cold-blooded killer? Or allowing selfishness, albeit temporarily, to take precedence over love? After all, even taking the path of Darth Vader, Skywalker experienced several moments of bitter regret. And if Kenobi had behaved exactly like an understanding and loyal friend, if he had not interfered in Anakin’s conversation with Padmé, then it is likely that even then it would have been possible to return Anakin to the bright path. The most important external manifestation of belonging to the dark side of the Force is the color of the eyes - in moments of complete immersion in Darkness, it changes to yellow. For Anakin, this happened most clearly only after the fight with Obi-Wan. It was hatred of the former teacher, withering physical and mental pain that became the last decisive link in the chain of internal metamorphoses. “You were my brother!” - Kenobi exclaims, looking at the defeated Vader, but is he sincere in his words? Didn't he himself at that moment become just a machine for executing the orders of the Jedi Council? Could the old Obi-Wan leave his beloved friend, with whom he spent so many years side by side, to whom he owed his life more than once, to die in wild agony in the flames of lava?

  “A Jedi must cast away such attachments from his life,” and Kenobi followed this teaching. Did he ever realize that he had actually betrayed him without even trying to save him?..

  The video uses the composition “Bad Medicine” by Lars Erik Fjosne.

  The Life of Darth Vader

  Little is shown in the films everyday life dark lord, but fans can learn a lot from the stories of the same expanded Universe.

  
  
  
  
  

  It becomes clear that Darth Vader never became the most powerful Sith in history - crippled, completely dependent on his suit, he lost a significant part of the Force. The suit, on the one hand, had impressive technical functionality (magnetic feet, explosion resistance, the ability to be used as a spacesuit, etc.), on the other hand, it was so ill-conceived that Vader could only explain its appearance by the emperor’s reluctance to give him complete freedom. Low-quality metal alloys, an extremely vulnerable life support panel, a constant irritating hiss of the breathing apparatus, heaviness and clumsiness, pain when moving... In addition, Vader began to suffer from claustrophobia and therefore developed special pressure chambers where he took off his helmet and meditated. He dreamed of learning to breathe on his own, of using the Force to restore his lungs destroyed by the heat of the lava, but he could only hold out without the apparatus for a few minutes. By order of the Emperor, Vader lived in a tower on Mustafar - the place where Anakin lost everything. Hatred and heartache were, according to the Emperor's plan, to spur Vader's dark Force. To escape from constant memories, he took various psychotropic drugs, but again and again he returned to the past, which made him regret his choice. After all, there, inside the suit, Anakin was still there - a man of tragic fate. His life is a story about how even a kind and selfless soul can make mistakes. That love can bring not only happiness, but also pain. That you can be lonely and misunderstood in a crowd of people, some of whom call you their friend. That good is not always completely light, and evil is dark. That in every person there are always both sides and the outcome of their struggle depends only on him. A story about how easy it really is to ruin everything.

  The video uses the composition “Time” by Hans Zimmer.