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Naberrie, Padme'

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this was the birth name of Queen Amidala of Naboo. Padme' showed an interest in politics at a very early age, joining the Apprentice Legislature at 8 and becoming a full Legislator at 11. After being elected Queen, Amidala retained the name Padme' for use whenever she had to travel in dangerous territory. During these times, her handmaiden Sabe' often portrayed Amidala, while Amidala used the Padme' identity as one of the Queen's handmaiden. For this reason, Padme' sometimes disappeared on mysterious errands for the Queen. The reason for these errands became clear to Anakin Skywalker when Amidala petitioned to the Gungan leader Boss Nass for help in breaking the Trade Federation's blockade of Naboo. In reality, Padme' was just an alter ego of Amidala herself. In times of trouble or danger, Padme' would return from her errands, while the handmaiden Sabe' would run off. This was because Sabe' also served as Amidala's double, as they were very similar in appearance.