Supreme Chancellor Election (32 BBY)

**The Supreme Chancellor Election** of 32 BBY was an election brought about in the midst of the Invasion of Naboo Crisis. The manipulations of Darth Sidious from his position as Senator Palpatine pushed Queen Amidala to create a vote of no confidence in Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum, leading to the election of a new Supreme Chancellor. Palpatine was elected as the new Supreme Chancellor, placing Lord Sidious in charge of the galaxy.

## Prelude

##### Previous: Invasion of Naboo / Duel outside Mos Espa

   The Invasion of Naboo was begun by the manipulations of Darth Sidious, using his control of the Trade Federation to create a blockade of Naboo, endangering and isolating the people of Naboo. With the help of jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala was able to escape the planet on a mission to reach Coruscant and make her plea to the Galactic Senate. While on the journey the group was forced to stop by Tatooine to repair and refuel.

##### Reaching the Planet

Eventually, the group were able to reach Coruscant, landing within the Federal District of the Galactic City where they were met by Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum and Senator Palpatine of Naboo. Supreme Chancellor Valorum told Queen Amidala that he had called a special senate session for her to make her case. The jedi spoke to the Supreme Chancellor about seeing the Jedi Council on developments of the situation, while Anakin left with the Queen and her royal escort to Senator Palpatine's office before her senate session.

## Recount

#### Planning her case

Senator Palpatine spoke to Queen Amidala within his personal office in the Senate District, informing her that he was unsure if the Galactic Senate would act on the Invasion, stating that the Galactic Republic had little interest in the common good, instead was an organisation full of greedy, squabbling delegates. Senator Palpatine urged Queen Amidala that her strongest option was to push for an election of a new, stronger Supreme Chancellor, claiming that Supreme Chancellor Valorum was powerless, defaced by baseless accusations of corruption and passivity against bureaucrats. In secret, Sheev Palpatine planned to use the opportunity to rise into the position of Supreme Chancellor, allowing the Sith to take the top position in the galaxy.

#### Galactic Senate Session

The special Senate session held begins, headed by Supreme Chancellor Valorum. He gave the floor to Queen Amidala, giving her the opportunity to speak to her crisis. Senator Palpatine began to speak to the Senate, naming the Trade Federation as oppressors of his homeworld Naboo. The Senators of the Trade Federation, lead by Lott Dod protested their innocence to the Senate, claiming that the Senator of Naboo was incorrect. Queen Amidala was invited to speak by Senator Palpatine. She told the events of the Invasion of Naboo, all of which were objected by the Trade Federation representatives, who demand evidence collected by a delegate of the Senate. Multiple other representatives, such as that of Malastare, second the motion, wishing to see evidence of the oppression the Queen claimed. Supreme Chancellor Valorum took that approach, asking Queen Amidala if she would defer her motion to allow a commission to explore the validity of her accusations, a move that would leave Naboo in the hands of the Trade Federation for a longer period of time. Queen Amidala refused, convinced of Chancellor Valorum's lack of power. She proceeded to move for a vote of no confidence in Supreme Chancellor Valorum. The Senate Session ended, allowing the Senate time to vote on their next Supreme Chancellor.

Following a short break for the vote to occur, the Galactic Senate nominates Senator Palpatine, alongside Bail Antilles of Alderaan and Ainlee Teem of Malastare, to succeed Supreme Chancellor Valorum as Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. Senator Palpatine returned to his office with Captain Panaka, informing Queen Amidala of the news, promising her that he will rid the Republic of corruption if elected. Confident that his situation will inspire a number of sympathy votes, Palpatine determined that he would be Chancellor. Convinced that the Republic no longer functions with compassion or sympathy, Queen Amidala elects to return to Naboo to be with her people during their time of crisis. She and her royal escort return to their ship.

## Aftermath

#### Next: Boss Meetup

    Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi were ordered by the Jedi Council to return to Naboo with Queen Amidala, hoping that in the likely event of the confrontation widening on Naboo, the mysterious sith attacker from Tatooine may reveal themselves once again. Qui-Gon would reunite with Queen Amidala at a landing pad where the J-Type 327 Nubian Royal Starship was waiting. The jedi, the Queen, her royal escort, Anakin Skywalker and Jar Jar Binks boarded the ship, ready to return to the planet as the Galactic Republic continued to vote on the next Supreme Chancellor.

## Timeline of Event

* The group reaches Coruscant.
* Senator Palpatine urges Queen Amidala to push for a vote of no confidence in Supreme Chancellor Valorum.
* Queen Amidala makes her case in the Galactic Senate, which is mitigated by the Senate.
* Queen Amidala moves for a vote of no confidence in Supreme Chancellor Valorum.
* Sheev Palpatine of Naboo is nominated to succeed Supreme Chancellor Valorum as Supreme Chancellor.
* Bail Antilles of Alderaan is nominated to succeed Supreme Chancellor Valorum as Supreme Chancellor.
* Ainlee Teem of Malastare is nominated to succeed Supreme Chancellor Valorum as Supreme Chancellor.
* Queen Amidala elects to return to Naboo to be with her people during their crisis.

## Appearances

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace