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Chi Eekway

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this female, Rutian Twi'lek was the Senator who represented the planet Wroona in the Galactic Senate, during the height of the Clone Wars. Senator Eekway was noted for her compassion and patience with her constituents, many of whom were pirates or fiercely independent explorers. There was even talk of her having a slight connection to the Force, although Eekway claimed it was her own adoption of Wroonian religion. In order to fit in better among the Wroonians, Senator Eekway wore a voluminous cloak that covered her from head to toe. The cloak was woven with religious motifs, but its primary function was to cover her lekku, giving her the appearance of a Wroonian upon first glance. Senator Eekway was part of a small group that supported Bail Organa's pettion to ensure Chancellor Palpatine relinquished the unprecedented control he had been given during the Clone Wars. She was also one of the first to openly speak of the role of the Jedi Order in the war, voicing the popular opinion that the Jedi were purposely prolonging the war, in order to achieve a level of control over the galaxy. Palpatine claimed that the utilization of the Jedi as military commanders was a necessary decision, and that the popular fall-out - which was especially strong in the more remote parts of the galaxy - was a regrettable by-product of the war. Because of this exchange, many other Senators came to believe that Chi Eekway was too impetuous or too bold. Her views were often supported by veiled threats, which many came to associate with the actions of Baron Papanoida. Senator Eekway was often seen in the company of the enigmatic Baron, leading to an assortment of rumors about their relationship.