Boss Meetup

The **Boss Meetup** was the event that followed the attacks on the gungan people by the Trade Federation, forcing them from their homes. The leaders of each respective gungan settlement lead their survivors to the Sacred Place where they awaited a means of returning to their homes. Queen Amidala returned to the planet in the midst of the Invasion of Naboo, meeting Boss Nass at the Sacred Site. She was able to create an alliance between the Naboo and the Gungans for the first time in hundreds of years to fight the Federation.

## Prelude

##### Previous: Attack on Otoh Gunga / Attack on Otoh Langua

During the Invasion of Naboo, the Trade Federation captured the entire surface capital city of Theed. Once they had pushed the Queen from her throne, the Federation attacked the hidden gungan villages, pushing them from their homes. They were forced to retreat to their Gungan Sacred Place, where they awaited a means of returning to their homes.

## Recount

#### Returning to Naboo

The Queen Amidala returned to Naboo with her royal escorts and the jedi Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Her guards, including Captain Panaka protested her return, declaring that it was an illogical move to return, worried that she would be arrested by the Trade Federation upon their return. Queen Amidala called upon Jar Jar Binks, asking for his help in locating the Gungan people, hoping to secure a truce between the Naboo and the gungans to fight back against the Trade Federation.

As soon as the group landed on the planet, Jar Jar set out to reach the Gungan city, discovering that the location was deserted. They group determined that they had been attacked by the Trade Federation and pushed from their home. They learnt from Jar Jar that the Gungans may have retreated to a sacred place for safety. They allowed him to lead the way to find the Gungan Sacred Place.

#### The Meetup

The group found the Sacred Place, being presented to Boss Nass by Captain Roos Tarpals. Handmaiden Sabé posed as Queen Amidala while Padmé disguised herself as a handmaiden as they spoke to Boss Nass, stating that they came in peace. Padmé however quickly revealed herself to be the Queen to the Gungans, hoping that an act of trust would gain compassion with the gungans. She pledged herself and the Naboo as the humble servants of the gungans making it clear she wanted an alliance to fight back against the Trade Federation. She and her followers bowed to Boss Nass, stating that their fate was in his hands. Boss Nass agreed to the truce, making peace with the Naboo.

## Aftermath

##### Next: Battle of Naboo

Together, the Naboo and the Gungans formed an offensive attack on the Royal Palace of Theed to retake the planet and push the Trade Federation from the planet. They fought the Federation in the fields of Naboo as well as the Royal Palace. The battle also brought Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan into conflict with Darth Maul. The Naboo were successful, winning the battle and driving the Trade Federation from the planet.

## Timeline of Event

* The gungans come together at the Gungan Sacred Site.
* The Naboo find the Gungans, asking for a truce, bowing to the gungans.
* The Gungans form a truce with the Naboo.

## Appearances

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace