Capture of Theed

**The Capture of Theed** was an event in 32 BBY, occurring as the Trade Federation invaded the planert Naboo during the Invasion of Naboo, an event orchestrated by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Federation forces invaded the planet, taking it by force and arresting the royal monarchy present during the time. The Trade Federation Droid Army, lead by OOM command battle droid OOM-9, moved its forces into the capital, consisting of Armored Assault Tanks, Multi-Troop Transports, vulture droids, and thousands of B1-series battle droids. In addition, battle droids flying STAPs and groups of OOM-series security droids were in Theed as well.

## Prelude

##### The Blockade of Naboo

The Trade Federation had placed a blockade around the planet Naboo, protesting a Free Trade Zones proposal. After two jedi were sent by the Supreme Chancellor to seek a peaceful resolution, Sidious accelerated his plans, demanding that the troops given to the Trade Federation begin landing on the planet and capture the capital city Theed.

## Recount

#### Cutting Communications

The Trade Federation, worried that the Naboo may predict a coming invasion, cut all transmissions coming to and from the planet, isolating the planet. During a council meeting of the political leaders of Naboo, speaking to Senator Palpatine on Coruscant, the communications were severed. This alerted the planet to a potential invasion almost immediately. Queen Amidala however remained unsure that the Federation would go so far, sure that they must continue to rely on negotiation, wanting to avoid an action that could lead to war.

#### Landing the Troops

The Trade Federation would then almost immediately begin to send down their troops of B-1 Battle Droids and vehicles aboard multiple C-9979 Landing Crafts, carrying with them Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn. The ships would land outside the city, where they would amass into an army and formulate a means of approaching Theed. OOM-9 was placed in control of overseeing the organisation of the army as it began it's journey through the forests of Naboo to Theed. OOM-9 was alerted to the possible presence of the jedi on the planet, told that they had vanished from aboard the *Saak'ak*.

Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan landed on the planet separately, escaping the army and running away into the forests of Naboo. They were however pursued by the Federation forces, endangering the local fauna. Qui-Gon found Jar Jar Binks, saving him from being run over by a Multi-Troop Transport. Jar Jar continued to follow Qui-Gon as he left to rendezvous with Obi-Wan, declaring that he owes Qui-Gon his life. Obi-Wan found the pair, beginning to make their way across the forests. Jar Jar revealed to the jedi the existence of Otoh Gunga City, saying it is the safest place for the jedi to hide. The Jedi were taken to Otoh City by Jar Jar, meeting with Boss Nass who allowed them to take a gungan bongo submarine under the influence of a jedi mindtrick. Jar Jar joined the jedi as they left Otoh City in the submarine on their journey to Theed.

#### Capture of Theed

The Federation forces reached Theed, capturing the city and overrunning the streets with B-1 Battle Droids. The citizens of the city were slowly captured and taken into numerous camps across the city where they were watched and kept prisoner. Queen Amidala was unable to stop the advancing forces with no formal military. She was eventually captured by Federation forces lead by OOM-9. The forces held ground outside the entrance as Nute Gunray and Rune Haako were transported down to the planet in a *Sheathipede*-class transport shuttle. When questioned by Sio Bibble, Nute Gunray revealed to the Queen that he planned to force her to sign a treaty that will legitimize their occupation of the planet, thus avoiding any unwanted interruptions from the Galactic Senate.

#### Escape from Theed

The Queen and her aides were sent to Camp 4, however during their transportation to the camp, were rescued by the Jedi Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, who cut down the guarding droids. The jedi proceeded to escort the royal personnel through the city, hoping to make it to the Theed Hangar where they could use a ship to escape to Coruscant where the Queen could plead her case to the Galactic Senate and gain support. The group reaches the hangar, finding the Royal J-Type 327 Nubian Royal Starship. They board the ship as the jedi destroy the guarding battle droids, freeing Naboo's fighter pilots. Ric Olié piloted the royal ship out of the hangar, allowing the group to escape the planet.

While flying above the planet, the ship came under fire of the blockade *Lucrehulk*-class LH-3210 cargo freighters, one shot damaging their shield generator. The repair droids onboard, one of which was R2-D2, began to make repairs on the generator to allow the ship to bypass the blockade. One by one, the repair astromechs were shot off the ship, R2-D2 was the last remaining droid, managing to fix the shield generators and return to the ship in one piece. Unable to make the jump to Coruscant due to a leaking hyperdrive, the group was forced to look for a world nearby where they could repair and refuel. Obi-Wan found the planet Tatooine. Qui-Gon opted for that option, taking the group to the remote Outer Rim world for refueling.

## Aftermath

##### Next: Discovery of the Chosen One

Learning that the Queen had disappeared and likely escaped the planet, Darth Sidious sent his apprentice Darth Maul to hunt down the Queen, desperate for her to sign the treaty that would legitimize the occupation of the planet. Darth Maul began his hunt of the Queen while Nute Gunray and Rune Haako began to regret their decision to work with Darth Sidious.

R2-D2 was presented to Queen Amidala by Captain Panaka, who announced that the droid had saved their lives and was a well put together droid. Qui-Gon would then announce to the Queen their destination of Tatooine, hoping to refuel. Captain Panaka made it clear he disagreed with the jedi's judgement, however the Queen was willing to go along with the plan.

## Event Chronology

* The Trade Federation cut all communication to the planet Naboo, isolating the planet.
* The capital city of Theed is captured by Federation forces.
* Queen Amidala is arrested, told that she will sign a treaty to legitimize the Federation occupation.
* Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan find Jar Jar Binks, who leads the jedi to Otoh Gunga City.
* Using a craft taken from Gunga City, the jedi and Binks reach Theed.
* The jedi free the Queen and her personnel, escaping Naboo aboard a J-Type 327 Nubian Royal Starship.
* R2-D2 saves the life of everyone aboard the ship, allowing them to escape the blockade.
* The ship heads to Tatooine for repairs and fuel.

## Appearances

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace