Lott Dod / Legends Lott Dod was the male Neimoidian senator of the Trade Federation , representing the trade conglomerate ' s interests in the Republic Senate . Dod , a manipulative being skilled at political maneuvering , held this position from as early as 33 BBY , when he fought against the taxation of the Federation - dominated Free Trade Zones . When this initiative failed , the Federation invaded the Mid Rim world Naboo in retaliation in 32 BBY . When Naboo ' s queen , Padmé Amidala , came to the Republic capital Coruscant to call upon the Senate to send much - needed aid to her beleaguered people , Dod made every effort to block Amidala ' s pleas , claiming that there was no proof to back up her accusations . Before the Senate could do anything about the Naboo crisis , Amidala returned to the world and oversaw its liberation , disgracing the Trade Federation and its Neimoidian leaders . Despite the scandal , Dod continued to represent the organization in the Senate , even during the Separatist Crisis that culminated with the Federation aligning with the breakaway Confederacy of Independent Systems . In the midst of the crisis , Dod was injured in a speeder accident , but this did not hamper his senatorial duties — the outspoken Neimoidian often participated in Senate debates from his recuperative ward at the Fobosi District Medcenter and ultimately recovered from the accident . When the Clone Wars erupted in 22 BBY , the Neimoidian senator claimed that the Federation ' s resources were being co - opted without the approval of its governing board . Nevertheless , Dod ' s true allegiance was to the Federation and the Confederacy , not the Republic . He conspired with the Separatists on numerous occasions throughout the war , and although his traitorous dealings were uncovered by members of the Republic , Dod continued to serve as the Federation ' s representative in the Senate on the urging of those wishing for a peaceful end to the conflict . Biography . Early Senate career . The male Neimoidian Lott Dod was born on the Neimoidian homeworld of Neimoidia . By 33 BBY , Dod had become an influential and prominent member of the Neimoidian - dominated Trade Federation , a trade conglomerate that maintained a presence in countless star systems and possessed its own private army . The Neimoidians became more interested in representing the needs of the Federation in the legislative body of the Galactic Republic rather than the needs of their own homeworld , so Dod , a scheming bureaucrat , became the senator of the trade organization , succeeding fellow Neimoidian Nute Gunray . Within his senatorial office in the Senate Building , which mimicked the grub - hatcheries on his homeworld , Dod possessed a mechno - chair throne and a towering hologram of the Trade Monarch . Two competing teams of Neimoidian office drones rushed to complete the work of the Neimoidian delegation , while assistants and other employees — like diplomatic aides Mik Regrap and Lufa Danak — attended to Dod ' s needs . From his Senate pod in the Grand Convocation Chamber , Dod served the Trade Federation well , using his skill in political maneuvering to benefit the conglomerate . The Neimoidian ' s use of filibusters and manipulation of internal strife within the Senate prevented others from uncovering the truth behind the Federation ' s deceptive moves throughout the galaxy , and his actions put him at odds with the small amount of honest politicians within the Senate . At the same time , however , his machinations also earned him allies , such as Gran Senator Aks Moe of Malastare and several members of Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum ' s office . Rumors abounded that they , too , were on the Trade Federation ' s payroll . The taxation of trade routes . Around 33 BBY , the Trade Federation began to suffer from terrorist attacks launched by the Nebula Front , an organization that was opposed to the Federation ' s control over the trade routes . The Front scored a victory against the Federation above the lommite mining world of Dorvalla , where it succeeded in destroying the freighter " Revenue " and stealing a shipment of valuable aurodium . The Federation , fearing that the attack would be the first of many , decided to petition the Senate for assistance , as its own defense forces were insufficient to deal with the threat . Supreme Chancellor Valorum , fully aware of both the situation and the Federation ' s questionable dominance of the supposedly - Free Trade Zones , brought the organization ' s request to the Senate during a session . With other crises , such as the Yinchorri Uprising , in mind , Valorum stressed the need for diplomacy as opposed to militant expansionism , adding that conglomerates like the Federation were oppressing planets within the Free Trade Zones . Dod was quick to respond to the Chancellor ' s accusations , arguing that the Federation was suffering losses because the Republic refused to either establish a military force to protect the zones or allow the Federation to defend itself . Valorum attempted to dissuade Dod from continuing the argument ; although the Neimoidian stopped , several other senators joined in Dod ' s protest . Valorum did not want to give the Federation more power , however , so he proposed that worlds within the Free Trade Zones — currently represented by the Federation in the Senate — should leave the Federation and instead join the Republic as full members . This move , if implemented , was expected to cause the trade routes in the area to become subject to taxation , something that the Federation did not want to deal with . Dod , unhappy with Valorum ' s proposal , announced his offense at what he considered to be an indirect attack against the Trade Federation , arguing that the Senate lacked the authority to tax the trade zones and was attempting to break up the Federation . Dod also stated that should the Senate refuse to intercede with the Nebula Front on the Federation ' s behalf , the governing body should at least give the trade consortium the appropriate means so that it could defend itself . Several other senators joined in , inserting their opinions into the debate . Finally , Valorum , on the written advice of Senator Palpatine of Naboo , proposed that some of the revenue from the taxation be used as financial assistance for outlying worlds . When this did not satisfy everyone , Palpatine suggested that a trade summit be held on the Outer Rim world of Eriadu to continue the discussion and eventually finalize the issue . Dod attended the Eriadu summit alongside Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray and the other members of the Trade Federation Directorate . After arriving on the world , Dod informed Gunray of Senator Palpatine ' s stance as a potential ally of theirs after the Viceroy inquired after the man ' s identity . The two Neimoidians were flanked by their security droids as they walked with the rest of the Directorate . Dod stood by silently as Gunray and the others engaged in conversation regarding Chancellor Valorum and the impending taxation legislation . Unbeknownst to Dod , Gunray had entered into an agreement with the Sith Lord Darth Sidious — the secret Sith persona of Senator Palpatine — that would see the Neimoidians firmly in control of the Federation . To secure this result , Sidious had supplied Gunray with an additional battle droid , a commander that ultimately feigned a malfunction and assassinated the non - Neimoidian members of the Directorate . When the droid was added to the other security droids guarding the Neimoidians , Dod told Gunray that he thought they had only brought twelve droids , not thirteen , although he did not question the matter further . The Federation delegation entered into the summit chambers and took their seats , with Gunray making note of Dod ' s location . Before Valorum could begin his opening remarks , a Human page approached Gunray and informed him that a plasma leak had been detected in his shuttle ' s engines , a security matter that he needed to tend to immediately . Dod asked the Viceroy whether or not he should remain with the rest of the delegation , but Gunray told him to accompany him to handle any legalities that should arise . After they departed , blaster fire erupted within the chamber , prompting the remaining members of the Directorate to activate a force field that had been set up around their seats . Though successfully shielded from outside attacks , the Directorate members had trapped themselves inside , vulnerable to Sidious ' s thirteenth droid . When the time came , the commander and the twelve other droids unleashed a volley of blaster bolts that killed the remaining Directorate members as the other members of the summit helplessly watched in horror . When the two Neimoidians returned , security agents initially prevented them from entering the hall . After learning of the events , Dod and Gunray did not protest when technicians utilized field disruptors to deactivate the droids . Because of their diplomatic privileges , the pair left Eriadu without responding to any inquiries . The Republic launched an investigation into the incident , and when asked about the thirteenth droid , Dod said that both he and Gunray had been puzzled by its presence . The Republic also concluded that the reasons for the Neimoidians ' absence from the massacre was legitimate , albeit somewhat mysterious , as whoever had contacted security about the plasma leak had disappeared by the time of Gunray ' s and Dod ' s arrival . In the end , despite all his influence , Dod was unable to prevent the passing of a bill enacting the taxation of the outlying trade routes . Senate Resolution BR - 0371 became law , much to the Federation ' s chagrin . The Trade Federation , however , was not ready to submit to the new law without a fight . Senator Dod , from his repulsorpod in the Senate Rotunda , was fully prepared to do what was necessary to further the conglomerate ' s goals , despite the setback . Invasion of Naboo . In 32 BBY , the Trade Federation blockaded and invaded Naboo as a means of protest against the taxation of trade routes . His efforts to prevent the taxation having failed , Dod used his knowledge of Congressional procedure to delay any countermeasures by the Republic until it was too late to prevent Naboo from being overrun . However , the Neimoidians had not conceived the invasion . Rather , they were instructed to do so on the advice of the Sith Lord Darth Sidious , their mysterious benefactor . On Coruscant , Sidious , in his alter ego of Palpatine , repeatedly tried to meet with Dod to discuss Naboo ' s situation , with no success . In response to the blockade , Chancellor Valorum dispatched two Jedi — Master Qui - Gon Jinn and his Padawan , Obi - Wan Kenobi — as his ambassadors to meet with the Federation , but before any negotiations could commence , Viceroy Gunray attempted to have them killed per Sidious ' s orders . The pair escaped to Naboo ' s surface and rescued the captive Queen Amidala and her entourage . The group fled Naboo and , after a detour to the planet Tatooine for repairs , they arrived on Coruscant , where the Queen brought news of the Federation ' s actions to the Senate . During the Senate session , Senator Palpatine revealed the Federation ' s invasion of Naboo to his senatorial colleagues but was cut off by Dod , who rushed his Senate platform to the center of the rotunda . The Neimoidian objected to Palpatine ' s insinuations and called for him to be silenced , but Valorum ignored him , ordering Dod and his delegation to retreat from the discussion . Palpatine continued and introduced the Queen to the governing body . As she began to divulge information of the Federation ' s invasion , Senator Dod again detached his platform from the wall of the chamber and rushed to cut off Amidala mid - sentence . Staying true to his filibustering ways , Dod objected to the Queen ' s accusations and suggested that a commission be formed and sent to Naboo to determine if Amidala ' s claims were valid . Valorum initially overruled him , but Dod pressed further , calling for an impartial observation in accordance with the rules for procedure . This time , the Gran Senator Aks Moe seconded the motion . Valorum consulted with his Vice Chair , the Chagrian Mas Amedda , and concluded that a commission should be established in accordance with the rules that Dod had cited . Valorum asked Amidala to defer , but she was resolute and announced that she would not suspend her plea . Having seen the bureaucratic manipulation firsthand , Amidala took Palpatine ' s advice and called for a Vote of No Confidence in Valorum ' s leadership , hoping that a new Supreme Chancellor would be able to bring order to the Senate and resolve the Naboo crisis . Following a cascade of cheers of both support and disapproval , Dod maneuvered his Senate pod close to Naboo ' s and briefly exchanged a glance with Palpatine before Senator Edcel Bar Gane of Roona formally seconded Amidala ' s motion . Dod then suggested that the motion be sent , for further analysis , to the procedures committee . Among the candidates proposed to succeed Valorum was Representative Ainlee Teem of Malastare , whom Dod had previously supported as a potential candidate for the Chancellorship . In the end , Amidala personally led the liberation of her homeworld and captured Viceroy Gunray , while Valorum was voted out of office and replaced by Palpatine . Though Gunray ultimately faced four trials before the Republic Supreme Court , he still retained his title of viceroy , and the Federation itself only faced minor setbacks in the aftermath of the Naboo incident . By 22 BBY , Gunray had pledged the Federation ' s support to the growing Confederacy of Independent Systems , a collection of corporations and other organizations with grievances against the Republic government . Separatist Crisis . In 22 BBY , during the Separatist Crisis , scientists from the University of Sanbra discovered unicellular microbial life on PDC3141 - 02 , a Mid Rim planetoid previously believed to be devoid of life that was being used for the disposal of toxic waste produced by corporations . The University was able to get an injunction stopping further dumping on the planetoid , but news of the injunction came too late for the crew of the " Spotty Conveyor " , a Trade Federation scow transporting radioactive waste from Federation - owned industrial worlds . With failing rad - dampening shielding and not enough fuel to leave the system , the six - being crew was faced with a perilous situation . Dod and the Federation lobbied for the injunction to be removed , hoping to allow the scow to deposit its cargo and leave the system . During a Senate session , Dod expressed his displeasure over the situation and even said that the centuries of dumping on the planetoid could have played a part in nurturing the lifeform . Not long after the PDC3141 - 02 incident , Dod was traveling along Skylane T - 534D of the Fobosi District in an airspeeder when a malfunctioning Skyways Flyer automated pubtrans flitter , traveling down T - 534D in the wrong direction , forced several commuters — including Dod — to collide with a water silo in their attempts to avoid the flitter . Dod was injured in the accident , and he was hospitalized at the Fobosi District Medcenter . Though somewhat disfigured from the collision , he was listed as in stable condition and had to undergo bacta therapy and reconstructive surgery . According to a HoloNet News report , Dod ' s lawyers intended to sue Skyways Flyer for the accident . Despite his injuries , Dod continued to serve as the Federation ' s representative in the Senate . Some of Dod ' s contacts were used by the Trandoshan Crovessk , chief executive officer of Revessa Global Shipping , in his appeal to the Senate requesting representation for Trandosha in the governing body . After a Republic courier ship was fired upon by droid starfighters in Andoan space , Senator Rasit Brun of Rintonne accused the Federation of supplying the Aqualish with military hardware . From his recuperative ward , Dod responded to Brun ' s accusations during a Senate session , calling the senator ' s insinuations outrageous . Dod ' s statements caused the session to dissolve into a series of orderless arguing . Around this time , Coruscant health officials began quarantining Neimoidians newly arrived to the world because of the species ' s notoriety for carrying the Brainworm Rot disease . This move likewise outraged Dod , as he saw the segregation as just another act of laying blame on the Neimoidian people for something that was not their fault . Senator Orn Free Taa of Ryloth made a joke about Dod ' s speeder accident on the " Amberdawn " morning show ; although Taa later apologized for the move , Dod was still offended by the joke . Dod eventually recovered from his injuries and returned to his full senatorial duties . Clone Wars . War eventually broke out between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems in 22 BBY on Geonosis , and the Republic became aware of the Federation ' s involvement in the Separatist Alliance . However , the Republic reluctantly ignored the treasonous acts of entities like the Federation and the InterGalactic Banking Clan , as those megacorporations were vital to the Republic ' s economy . Senator Dod denied that his organization was a member of the breakaway alliance , stating that Federation resources had been co - opted by the Confederacy without the permission of the Federation ' s governing board , although he also claimed that the Separatists had legitimately bought equipment from the corporation in marketplace . He further iterated that Viceroy Gunray was an " extremist " who did not speak for the organization as a whole , which was steadfast to the Republic and dedicated to trade throughout the galaxy , even when the galaxy was in turmoil . The truth of the matter was that Dod knew of the Federation ' s active involvement with the Separatists , and he was even involved in dealings with the Confederacy . Though many suspected he was a high - ranking member of the Confederacy , and although he pursued a Confederate agenda , Dod remained as the Federation ' s senator at the urging of those who sought a peaceful resolution to the war . Dod even maintained a facade of helping the Senate in negotiating an end to the conflict ; in actuality , the Neimoidian received a paycheck for equipping both belligerents in the war . Dod maintained a palace on Cato Neimoidia , from which he conducted dealings with the Separatists , far away from the spies of Republic Intelligence . Aiding the Confederacy . During the course of the war , the planet Ryloth was invaded by the Confederacy , cutting off the Republic ' s supply lines to the beleaguered Twi ' lek inhabitants . Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan and Representative Jar Jar Binks were dispatched to neutral Toydaria to negotiate with the planet ' s king , Katuunko , for the establishment of new supply lines . The Confederacy learned of this mission , prompting Count Dooku to send Dod to Toydaria to prevent any such alliance from forming . As the Republic ' s representatives pleaded their case before Katuunko , Dod , accompanied by an aide , appeared before the Toydarian king and urged him to consider both sides of the issue , as the Trade Federation had an important contract with Toydaria . Organa argued that any Toydarian assistance would not violate the world ' s treaty with the Federation ; the compassionate Katuunko was inclined to agree , until Dod stated that the Republic representatives had failed to mention the Separatist blockade of Ryloth . The king , angered by Organa ' s apparent dishonesty , had no intentions of breaking Toydaria ' s neutrality and retired to discuss the issue with his ministers . When the negotiations resumed , Dod continued to manipulate the situation in the Confederacy ' s favor , arguing that the planet would no longer be considered neutral in the eyes of the Separatist Parliament should the Toydarians send aid to Ryloth . Dod claimed that Federation ships would fall under Separatist attack as a result , prompting the Trade Federation to end all trading operations with the Toydarians . Having again heard both sides ' arguments , Katuunko dismissed the representatives while he came to a decision . At their next meeting , the king sided with Dod , believing Toydaria ' s neutrality to be more important . This verdict , however , did not prevent Katuunko from letting Organa depart with the small amount of provisions they currently had access to — provided the Federation did not learn of the deal . Organa used a subsequent formal dinner between the diplomats as cover for the transfer of supplies to awaiting transports , tasking Representative Binks with occupying Senator Dod ' s attention during the transaction . As the transports departed past the banquet hall ' s windows , Binks stacked all of the plates and cups at the dinning table into a makeshift piece of Gungan art intended to " honor " — but primarily distract — the Neimoidian . The transports left Toydaria undetected , providing the Twi ' leks on Ryloth with their much - needed supplies . The next day , Katuunko accompanied Organa and Binks to the CR90 corvette " Tantive IV " as the Republic representatives prepared to depart , but an outraged Dod confronted the trio with his knowledge of the supplies reaching Ryloth . Organa suggested that Dod bring an inquiry before the Senate ; Dod knew a decision from such a motion would take years to attain , and , before departing , warned the Alderaanian senator of the dangerous game he was playing . Wartime investments . In late 22 BBY , Dod conspired with Geonosian Archduke Poggle the Lesser and Senator Rush Clovis of the InterGalactic Banking Clan , another pro - Separatist organization that also claimed to be remaining aligned with the Republic , in an agreement to strengthen the Separatist ' s droid army . Because Dod and the elite on Cato Neimoidia had suffered financially from the war , the senator was forced to turn over his assets to the Banking Clan , which used them as collateral in the construction of warships and droid armies for the Separatist cause . Because he had signed his assets over to Clovis for the construction of a new droid foundry on Geonosis , Dod would be rewarded with considerable wartime profits , hoping that any revenue generated would greatly benefit his people . Yet , the Jedi Order had begun to suspect Clovis ' s Separatist sympathies and decided to send Senator Amidala , the former queen of Naboo , to spy on the Banking Clan senator in hopes of uncovering his true loyalties . To this effect , Amidala accompanied Clovis to the Neimoidian purse world Cato Neimoidia , where he was to collect on a business transaction with the Trade Federation . In reality , Clovis would be finalizing his deal with Dod . Upon their arrival at Lott Dod ' s palace , Amidala and Clovis were greeted by the Federation senator . Dod , flanked by two BD - 3000 luxury droids , expressed his surprise at Amidala ' s arrival but nonetheless welcomed her after an exchange of their mutual beliefs in second chances . While Amidala was led to her guest chambers , Dod and Clovis ventured to a lower level of the palace to further discuss their deal . Dod expressed his concern over Amidala ' s presence , whom he correctly believed was spying on Clovis . Faced with an increased risk , Dod and Poggle the Lesser — who had emerged from the shadows — attempted to negotiate a greater profit from the venture . Clovis strongly disagreed , as Dod had become too indebted to the Banking Clan to begin asking for a larger stake . The trio was forced to cut the negotiating short as Amidala approached . Poggle retreated into the shadows upon her arrival , and Dod watched silently as the two senators conversed before departing . When the pair was out of earshot , Dod and Poggle discussed the possibility of using Amidala to their advantage , as Clovis had an affection for her . The Neimoidian decided that with the Naboo senator dead , Clovis was likely to be more susceptible to agreeing to their demands , so he planned to poison Amidala . It was a win - win situation for Dod — if Clovis wanted the antidote , the Banking Clan senator would have to give him a better deal ; if Clovis refused the Neimoidian ' s terms , Amidala would die . Dod caught up with his fellow senators before dinner and offered a toast to their friendship . The Neimoidian senator discreetly applied manax - root poison , a slow - acting and hard - to - detect toxin that brought about unconsciousness and death , to the brim of Amidala ' s glass . In taking a sip , Amidala unknowingly swallowed the poison . The trio proceeded to dinner , after which Dod departed . Amidala used this opportunity to accompany Clovis on a tour of the palace and secure the hologram containing the coordinates to the new droid foundry . Before she could depart Cato Neimoidia , however , she began suffering from the poison . Clovis recognized her symptoms and confronted Dod with his knowledge . The Neimoidian told him of Amidala ' s true reasons for accompanying him to the world ; Clovis confirmed this by finding that the data on the droid factory had been stolen . After confronting Amidala , Clovis decided to retrieve the antidote from Dod in exchange for the stolen data . Holding Dod and his aides at blasterpoint , Clovis obtained the antidote but failed to retrieve the data before Amidala fled the planet with the antidote . Dod , accompanied by a squad of B1 battle droids , approached the stranded Banking Clan senator and calmly requested that they " have a word " with each other as the droids trained their blasters on Clovis . Blockade of Pantora . Dod continued to assert that the Trade Federation was unaffiliated with the Separatists as the conflict progressed , a facade further exploited by Count Dooku . When the conglomerate initiated a blockade of Pantora , isolating the moon from the rest of the Republic , Dooku offered aid to the Pantoran people on the condition that they join the Confederacy . Pantoran Senator Riyo Chuchi was dispatched to Coruscant to plead before the Senate before Dod could legalize the Federation ' s blockade . Dod informed the Senate that the Pantoran government was in debt to the Federation , warranting a blockade until the matter could be settled . Chuchi , like others before her , accused the Federation of being a member of the Separatists ; Dod was willing to admit that the Federation had done business with Dooku ' s Confederacy but stated that such dealings were not treasonous . The Neimoidian invoked the Commerce Treaty of 1647 to further support his claims of the organization ' s neutrality . As an added insurance policy , Sib Canay , commander of the Federation ' s blockade of Pantora , had both daughters of Pantoran Chairman Notluwiski Papanoida kidnapped , hoping to force the chairman to join the Confederacy in exchange for his daughters ' return . This plot was uncovered by Senator Chuchi and the Papanoida family , who succeeded in rescuing the chairman ' s daughters . The plot uncovered , Chuchi accused Canay and his envoy of war profiteering and blackmailed them into ending the blockade . Before the Senate , Dod revealed Canay ' s Separatist sympathies and announced the end of the Federation ' s blockade as a gesture of goodwill to the Pantorans . Deregulation of the Banking Clan . In 21 BBY , as a result of high clone trooper casualty rates , a bill calling for an increase in military production was introduced into the Senate by Ishi Tib Senator Gume Saam . Several other delegates were opposed to the legislation ; among them , Senator Bail Organa argued that the bill would force the Republic into bankruptcy . Dod insisted that if the legislation were to pass , the Republic could open new lines of credit with the Banking Clan to provide for the increase in trooper production — although such a move would result in the deregulation of the banks . Senator Amidala suggested that the Senate open negotiations with the Confederacy as an alternative to the increase in military spending , but not all were satisfied with her proposal . The session erupted into argument between the pro - and anti - war senators , with Tarnab Senator Mot - Not Rab initiating the call for a vote . Organa suggested that the Senate take time to weigh the benefits and detriments of banking deregulation , a move supported by Vice Chair Mas Amedda . Following the session , Dod and Saam met with the Muun Nix Card of the Banking Clan , who was upset that the bill had been unable to pass immediately . Dod cast the blame on Amidala , whose interference he did not expect ; although Saam suggested that someone be hired to assassinate her , the Neimoidian dismissed the idea as too difficult to accomplish . Dod and Card were in agreement , however , that the business of their respective organizations was violence . The Muun suggested that they bring the war directly to Coruscant to spur the Senate to pass their legislation — he argued that a thousand years without a direct attack on the capital had given its residents a false sense of safety . Card contacted Count Dooku for assistance in carrying out the plot ; Dooku tasked the cyborg General Grievous with overseeing the transfer of disguised demolition droids to Coruscant to wreak havoc and force the Senate to act . Before the infiltration units could succeed in their mission , Senator Amidala traveled to the Confederate capital of Raxus and convinced Separatist Senator Mina Bonteri to initiate a call for negotiations between the warring government within the Separatist Parliament , a motion supported by a majority of its senators . With the resolution passed , Dooku contacted the three conspirators on Coruscant , who were troubled by the development and wanted to know what had happened to the demolition droids ' mission . The Count did not share their concern ; he knew that once the droids carried out their programming , the move for peace would be halted and the war would continue . When the time came for the Republic Senate to vote on the peace initiative , the demolition units succeeded in destroying a Coruscanti power generator , knocking out power to the Senate District and setting off a series of explosions that injured many of the planet ' s citizens . Senator Saam used the situation to his advantage , prompting several members of the Senate — including Chancellor Palpatine — to call for the deregulation of the banks to secure the money necessary to finance the increase in troop production . Around 20 BBY , Dod was present in the Senate during a vote to confirm Baron Rush Clovis as the new head of the InterGalactic Banking Clan . Despite his earlier dealings with the Separatists , Clovis had brought word to the Republic that the Muun leaders of the Banking Clan were embezzling credits , an act that threatened the Republic ' s financial system . Though many remained suspicious of him , Clovis was nominated to assume control of the Banking Clan following the arrest of the Muun leadership , and he pledged before the Senate that he would be neutral in all financial matters . When it was noted that Clovis had the support of both the Separatist government and the Muun people , Dod demanded to hear the Chancellor ' s views on the matter , and Palpatine obliged him by stating that Clovis was the best candidate , given the circumstances . In the subsequent vote , the Senate confirmed Clovis as the new leader of the Banking Clan . As it would turn out , Clovis ' s appointment had been a result of the machinations of Count Dooku , who sought to use him to control the Banking Clan . Clovis ultimately died during the Separatists ' temporary occupation of the organization ' s headquarters on the planet Scipio , but his treachery was enough to convince the Muuns and the Senate to hand over control of the banks to the Office of the Supreme Chancellor . Dod was present in the Senate Rotunda when this occurred . Personality and traits . Cunning and immoral , with a voice reminiscent of that of a snake charmer , Lott Dod was a scheming bureaucrat who often used political tactics such as filibusters , manipulative wrangling , and even bribery to further the goals of the Trade Federation . He had a skill for twisting the facts of the Federation ' s more questionable actions . Profit - driven , Dod was an unsympathetic , overbearing , and arrogant Neimoidian , embodying both the pomposity that stereotyped his species and the corruption that plagued the Senate in the final years of the Republic . When needed , the accomplished statesman would stall any investigations into the Federation ' s actions , including the conglomerate ' s expansion . He usually spent his time in the company of the greedy trade barons who controlled the Outer Rim ' s space lanes ; Dod was determined to protect their interests from his seat in the Senate . Through the use of kickbacks , he ensured that the Republic was unable to regulate the Federation . Dod found formal dinners tiresome . Though reviled by the few honest politicians that remained within the Senate , Dod gained the allegiances of several corrupt senators like Aks Moe and members of Chancellor Valorum ' s administration . The Neimoidian ' s influence had spread throughout the Senate , but he was unable to use his sway to defeat the bill proposing the taxation of trade routes . Following the Federation ' s invasion of Naboo , however , Dod successfully utilized political stalling to block inquiries into the incident and derailed democracy in the process , though the extent of the Federation ' s actions were soon revealed when Naboo was liberated . Even when it was learned that the Federation played a considerable role in the Confederacy of Independent Systems , Dod continued to represent the organization in the Senate , claiming that the Federation ' s resources were being used without approval from the governing board , or that they had been purchased legitimately . Even he himself had dealings with the Separatists . On the subject of bioweapon s , Dod saw them as an insult to members of his species , who were often viewed as nothing more than disease carriers . Because of their status - obsessed culture , Neimoidians commonly donned lavish clothing with symbolic meanings as a way of displaying one ' s wealth and position in society . As senator , Dod wore a large senatorial miter capped with a diplomatic ploov , which indicated his position . His clothes were made out of Tyrian violet cloth , an incredibly expensive fabric . The Neimoidian also wore a supreme representative mantle draped over his shoulders , one that indicated his high status . Dod stood at 1 . 9 meters in height and weighed 79 kilograms . Behind the scenes . Portrayal and development . Senator Lott Dod first appeared as a minor character in the of 1999 ' s . In the film , he was played by Silas Carson and voiced by Toby Longworth . Though Dod only appears in the Senate scene in " The Phantom Menace " , he plays a major role within the legislative body in safeguarding the Federation ' s ambitions . Dod later received a relatively larger role in 2001 ' s " Cloak of Deception " , in addition to mentions in several online HoloNet News articles serving as lead - ins to 2002 ' s . On October 16 , 2009 — over ten years after " Episode I " release — Dod was featured as a major character in " Senate Spy , " an episode in the of " " . He later appeared in the episodes " Supply Lines , " " Sphere of Influence , " and " Heroes on Both Sides , " and the episodes " The Rise of Clovis " and " Crisis at the Heart . " In these episodes , he was voiced by Gideon Emery . He was named after then - GOP Senate leader in 1997 Trent Lott , in an attempt to directly connect the Trade Federation ' s characterization and motives with that of the Republican Revolution that occurred in 1994 . Originally , for their " Episode I " debut , Dod and the Neimoidians were designed as organic versions of the Federation ' s B1 battle droids . This was done to suggest that the Neimoidians had modeled the battle droids after their own image . For this to work , the Neimoidians would have had to been produced by computer - generated imagery . During production , the Art Department opted to use animatronic masks to bring Dod and the Neimoidians to life . Consequently , the Neimoidians ' appearances changed dramatically . Additionally , Dod ' s senatorial miter first appeared in rough sketches of the Neimoidian who later became Rune Haako . While the old StarWars . com Databank listed Neimoidia as Dod ' s homeworld , both the " " and the StarWars . com Encyclopedia claim Dod hailed from Cato Neimoidia . Until the discrepancy is clarified , this article assumes that the information presented in the Databank is correct . According to some early layout animation scenes released in Blu - ray " Jedi Temple Archives " feature , Dod originally corners Rush Clovis , Anakin Skywalker , and the poisoned Padmé Amidala outside the palace and orders a B1 battle droid squad to detain them , but only gives Clovis the antidote to the poison and allows them to leave after further threats on Clovis ' s part . In the final version of the episode , Dod ' s threats are somewhat less menacing , as he does not order Amidala and Skywalker detained . A deleted scene from " Heroes on Both Sides " has Dod confronting Bail Organa in the halls of the Senate Building , following the announcement about the Confederacy ' s offer for peace . Dod is adamant that they will not let any further talk of a treaty proceed with the Separatist " terrorists , " whereas Organa believed that the ongoing war itself , not entering negotiations , is the greater threat to the Republic . The scene was included in Blu - ray " Jedi Temple Archives " feature . Possible appearance in " Attack of the Clones " . In 2002 ' s " Attack of the Clones " , a Neimoidian wearing clothing similar to that of Dod appears alongside Viceroy Gunray on Geonosis , spawning a debate as to who the Neimoidian was . The end credits for the film identify the Neimoidian as Lott Dod ( as portrayed by Alan Ruscoe ) , but the Neimoidian does not resemble Dod — in voice or appearance — from " The Phantom Menace " . The reference book " " even identified the occupants of Poggle ' s box as Nute Gunray , Boba Fett , Poggle , Dooku , and Lott Dod . A series of HoloNet News articles published before " Episode II " theatrical release seem to establish a speeder accident , followed by reconstructive surgery , as the reason for his altered appearance . The behind - the - scenes explanation for this is that Daultay Dofine ' s mask from " Episode I " was given to Alan Ruscoe , who actually portrayed the Neimoidian in " Episode II " , with a voice provided by Chris Truswell . Nonetheless , the confusion over the character did not stop there . Because the Neimoidian utilized Dofine ' s mask , it was believed that he would be made into a new character , named Gilramos Libkath , after Gillian Libbert and Kathryn Ramos . This name was also applied for the Neimoidian in " " . Although Gilramos Libkath was later used as an actual Neimoidian in " " , it was eventually established that Libkath did not appear on Geonosis . Rather , as Leland Chee revealed , Lucasfilm ' s official verdict is that the Neimoidian who appears alongside Gunray on Geonosis is not Dod , but Rune Haako . More recent sourcebooks , such as " " , also identify this character as Haako . As for Dod , the senator has since appeared in " The Clone Wars " series appearing much like he did in " The Phantom Menace " . In an interesting turn of events , several more recent publications , including " " , " " , and " " , have erroneously pictured Dod when referring to Rune Haako .