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this dark-skinned human served as the Captain of Queen Amidala's royal guard on the planet Naboo. Panaka personally supervised the Queen's weapons and self-defense training, and was also in charge of security at the Theed Palace. While not openly xenophobic, Panaka was well-known for his dislike of the Gungan people. In his youth, Panaka joined the Old Republic's Special Forces team in order to gain experience fighting the pirates which marauded the Naboo System. He was forced to return to Naboo when his sister died in a live-fire exercise while training with the Palace Guard. Upon returning to civilian duty, Panaka served under Captain Magneta, and quickly made his presence known on Naboo. He worked to revise many of the planet's military doctrines and practices. Eventually, Panaka was appointed Captain of the Guard when Magneta resigned, and made every effort to protect the new Queen of the Naboo, Amidala. Ensuring that the Queen would always be safe, Panaka supervised the selection of five handmaidens to support Amidala. Each girl was chosen for her loyalty and strength, as well as her resemblance to Amidala. When the Trade Federation blockaded the planet, Panaka stood beside his Queen, and helped her ensure her safety by switching her with Padme, one of her handmaidens. Later, Panaka accompanied the Queen to Coruscant, along with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Panaka was unconvinced that the Jedi were working for the Queen's own good, but deferred to her judgement. When they returned to Naboo with plans to break the blockade themselves, Panaka supported his Queen's plans, although he was quick to point out the inherent flaws. When the Battle of Naboo broke out, Panaka was in his customary position, fighting beside Amidala and helping her capture Nute Gunray. Coupled with the destruction of the Droid Control Ship and the defeat of the Federation's droid armies, freed the planet Naboo from the blockade. Panaka himself remained loyal to the leaders of Naboo, and remained on the planet to supervise the protection for Queen Jamillia. Later, after the Clone Wars and the advent of Emperor Palpatine's New Order, it was believed that Panaka became a political figure, accepting the title and position of Moff while remaining loyal to Palpatine. It was also believed that it was Panaka who provided Palpatine with information on the secret marriage of Padme' and Anakin Skywalker.