Dooku's treaty

In 22 BBY, a treaty was signed between Separatist leader Dooku and the leaders of several corporations. The signing of the treaty occurred during a summit of Separatist loyalists on Geonosis. The treaty stated that the member parties (Trade Federation, Techno Union, Commerce Guild, Corporate Alliance and the Banking Clan) all agreed to sell resources to help form the new Separatist Droid Army.
Nute Gunray, leader of the the Trade Federation, did not agree to sign the treaty under the condition that Senator Padmé Amidala was killed. Despite the assassinations failing, Gunray agreed to sign the treaty. However, the failed assassinations spiralled into a quest that led Obi-Wan Kenobi to Geonosis, where he witnessed the treaty being signed. He reported this to the Galactic Republic leadership, sparking the Clone Wars.
The corporate leaders who did sign the treaty (Gunray, Wat Tambor, Shu Mai, Passel Argente and San Hill) all subsequently were given a seat on the Separatist Council in exchange for their loyalty and resources.
== Appearances ==
* Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
Category:Treaties