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Note 1:
Queen Amidala,

Hello. You probably have never heard of me, but my name is Bail Antilles. I’m the Senator from the planet Alderaan. I’ve been concerned over the Trade Federation’s presence on your planet. I wanted to let you know that Supreme Chancellor Valorum, has sent a request to the Jedi Council to try and get ambassadors to settle this whole issue. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of your situation, and that other members of the Senate are concerned as well.

Senator of Alderaan,

Bail Antilles
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Note 2:
Bail Antilles,

Thank you for your concern, Senator Bail. Thank you for informing me about what Supreme Chancellor is doing. I do hope that whatever the Trade Federation is planning does not lead us to war.

I must go.

Queen Amidala
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Note 3:
Queen Amidala,

Of course. I do not like to see injustices being done anywhere in the Republic. You have just been recently elected, haven’t you? This must be very tough. Stay strong.

I hope that the Jedi arrive soon so that they can see to it that Naboo is being treated fairly. War is never a good thing, and I hope that you do not have to go to war either.

Well, I must go. Please inform me of how things are going.

Senator of Alderaan,
Bail Antilles
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Note 4:
Senator Bail,

The Jedi were sent, but aren't here. I don't know where they are, or what's holding them up, but whatever it is I don't like it. It's taking them too long to get here. The Jedi Council said they sent them a few days ago, and I thought for sure they would be here. Maybe it's just a Jedi thing.

I will keep you up to date with whatever happens. Thank you again for your concern.

Queen Amidala
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Note 5:
Queen Amidala,

Have the Jedi arrived yet? Yoda informed the Senate that they had. This isn’t a good sign. No one has heard from them. Well I hope they arrive quickly. Has anything new been happening on the planet that you think the Senate should be aware of?

Senator of Alderaan,
Bail Antilles
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Note 6:
Senator Bail,

No, the Jedi ambassadors have not arrived yet. I contacted the Trade Federation and asked them, but they said they knew nothing. I know that is a lie, just by the way he said it. I do not like them hiding things when it comes to peace. Something happened that the Jedi have not arrived. I do not know what, but I believe something happened. I will tell you once I find out.

Senator Palpatine is well aware of what is going on with the Jedi ambassadors and knows that they haven't come yet. He's been asking me if they have, and I answered the same as I did you. I've been updating him as I have you.

Queen Amidala
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Note 7:
Queen Amidala,

The Jedi have not arrived YET? Things are getting serious. What could be keeping them?

I don’t like them hiding things from you either. I heard something in the Senate…..that the Trade Federation started an invasion of your planet…..and that they’ve taken over Theed. Tell me that’s not true.

I feel bad for Senator Palpatine….and for everyone on your planet. This is an awful situation that you have to deal with!!!!!

Let me know of your situation. Everyone in the Senate is very concerned.

Senator Bail
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Note 8:
Senator Bail,

Thank you for your concern. I am afraid to tell you that the rumors of the Trade Federation invading and taking over Theed are true. They are trying to force me to sign a treaty, but I will not.

I learned from Jedi Master Yoda that the Trade Federation had tried to kill the Jedi, but I believe they got away, though they are NOT here yet. I do not like this.

Queen Amidala
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Note 9:
Queen Amidala,

Have you heard from the Jedi yet? My wife and I are very worried about you; as well as several other Senators. I can tell that Senator Palpatine is taking this very hardly.

I wish that you could someone come to Coruscant. I think a lot of Senators would like to hear your position on the situation. Things are getting too serious for you to remain on Naboo.

I hope the Jedi are all right and can get to you before things are too late.

Senator Bail
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Note 10:
Senator Bail,

Yes, I have heard from the Jedi, seen them to tell you the truth. I was being taken to one of the camps, when they jumped out of nowhere (literary) and rescued us. We're on our way to Corsucant, and hopefully it will be a pleasant trip there.

We will be meeting wit Senator Palpatine and the Supreme Chancellor as soon as we land. Will tell you if something comes up.

Queen Amidala
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Note 11:
Queen Amidala,

You cannot imagine how relieved my wife and I are to hear of your news. Wonderful!!!!!! I’m glad that the Jedi eventually showed up and that you are on your way to Coruscant.

Everyone in the Senate is very anxious to hear you speak. I hope that you can get hear soon.

Until I hear you speak,
Senator Bail
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Note 12:
Senator Bail,

Yes, it is wonderful that the Jedi showed up, and won't dead, and that we're on our way, but I feel bad about leaving my people. They are suffering, and I do not believe it is right to leave them like that.

Hopefully all will go well on our trip to Corsucant. Must go. Looking forward to speaking with you in person.


Queen Amidala
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Note 13:
Queen Amidala,

Yes. Sometimes it’s hard to make decisions when you feel that you’re deserting the people that you rule, but sometimes you have little choice. In the end you realize that you had to leave your people for a small amount of time, but what you did while they were gone really turned out to be better for them in the end.

I should know; I am both the ruler and the Senator of Alderaan. I was surprised when I was nominated for Senator, but I am glad I have the position. Sometimes I feel as if I’m leaving my people when I go to the Senate sessions, but then I realize that I am representing them in the Republic…..and I keep them up to date about Republic events. If there are any problems that need to be addressed by the Senate, I am the one that brings it before the entire Republic, and then things get accomplished for the good of my people.

You are doing the right thing. It just might not feel that way right now.

I hope that you reach Coruscant safely. Are you on your way right now? Unfortunately I may not be able to meet with you in person. There are so many members of the Senate, and I am sure that you will want to return to your people as soon as you can. We MAY not have an opportunity to meet with each other. It would be nice if we did, but I would not count on it. Either way, know that you have my support along with a lot of other Senators, including your very own… Senator Palpatine.


Senator Bail
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Note 14:
Senator Bail,

I am sorry to hear that we may not be able to meet, I was looking forward to it. Anyhow, I know that when we get there that everyone will be busy to get this invasion passed us, so I am very sure there will be much to do when we reach Coruscant.

Right now, I am sorry to say, we will be delayed, because our ship was damaged and we've landed on a desert planet, and the Jedi master is leaving to hopefully get the ship part from some place somewhere here. Once we get the part and install it into the ship, we'll be on our way.

Yes, I know that I may be doing the right thing in leaving my planet, but I can't help but feel bad about it. After all I am new to being Queen, but I will do all I can to do the right things at the right times, even if I must leave my people.

Well, I must go. The Jedi Master is leaving, and I must ask him something before he leaves.


Queen Amidala
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Note 15:
Queen Amidala,

I do hope to meet you, Queen Amidala, I was just stating that I may not be able to meet you.

Your ship was damaged? How? I hope that you are able to get the replacement parts necessary so that you can continue on to Coruscant in a timely manner. Do you have any idea how long that might take?

Please let me know how things are going with you on the desert planet.


A very concerned Senator,
Senator Bail
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Note 16:
Senator Bail,

I thank you for your concern, and right now things don't seem as though they're turning for the best.

Our hyperdrive was damaged beyond repair, and Master Qui-Gon (the Jedi Master I am with), went to this junk shop to find the part. He did find it, however the owner want money and not credits, and credits are all we have. Qui-Gon is thinking of a plan to get the money, but if he's thought of something he hasn't told me yet.

Well, Qui-Gon was talking to this owner, this boy, named Anakin asked me an odd question. He asked if I were an angel. Of course I was shocked that he would ask that, but I answered truthfully telling him 'no'. Then he started talking about 'deep space pilots' and odd stuff like that. I believe he may be a slave here. I thought there were no slaves in the galaxy! How can this planet own slaves?

Well, I'm not sure how long it shall be before we get to Coruscant, but I will tell you once we get the part.


Queen Amidala
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Note 17:
Queen Amidala,

Oh my! Your hyperdrive was damaged beyond repair? That’s terrible! Ah, yes…they wanted the Maurder kind of money and not the Republic credits…that would be because the planet you are on now is not really part of the Republic?

Well I hope that Qui-Gon figures out a way to get enough Maurder money to pay for the parts. Please let me know once he has come up with a plan.

That boy named Anakin sounds like a strange boy. How old is he? He asked you if you were an angel? That’s weird. So you believe he’s a slave?

Well let me remind you that the planet you’re on now, Tatooine, is NOT a part of the Republic. It’s owned by the Maurders. The Maurders are headed by this guy named Mr. Orange Idiot and his underling Stu Stupid. The Hutts also belong to that organization as do a few other groups. They have never really posed much of a threat to the Republic, but I did hear that in the very beginning of the Republic there was a big war…in which our original planet (Anuvuin) got burned to pieces, and that is where the Sith became extinct. Yes, slavery was outlawed in the Republic, but Tatooine does not fall under the Republic’s jurisdiction, so there is nothing we can do about them having slaves.

Tatooine used to belong to the Republic….but we sold it thirty years ago to the Maurders because it is a pretty useless planet. They purchased it from us for a good amount of money, and the Senate figured it was okay to sell it. I believe the Maurders appointed a Hutt to be in charge of the planet…..some Hutt named Jabba the Hutt?

Does that answer your question about why there is slavery on the planet?

Yes, please keep me updated on what’s going on with you.


Senator Bail
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Note 18:
Senator Bail,

Thank you for explaining the reason there are slaves here. I didn't know that was the reason. I still can't believe that slaves still exist in the galaxy. I mean, Anakin and his mother are kind people, they shouldn't be a slave.

So, Tatooine was sold out of the Republic? I think I read about that somewhere, but please tell me more. Didn't the Senator know what would become of Tatooine if he sold it? I'm sorry, but I think it's stupid to sell a planet, because all planets are NOT useless!! Yes, I'm sure that there are some (as Tatooine) that may appear useless at the time, but in the future who knows? The planet by be very useful.

Well, since that's the past and we have the present to focus on, I'm not going to worry about it.

The sandstorm has passed, and Anakin is showing me his pod-racer. He pod-races (I've never seen one before, but I get a feeling I shall soon) and he says he's the only human that can do it. Qui-Gon says pod-racing is very fast and dangerous and that Anakin must have Jedi reflects if he can race. Have you ever seen a pod-race? If you have, can you explain it to me?

Yes, Anakin is an odd boy, but he's willing to do anything to help others. At dinner he suggested that Qui-Gon enter him into the race, so that he could win the money for the part we need on the ship, but Qui-Gon must know what pod-races are like, because he said no and he doesn't want to put the boy in danger. I believe though that he (Qui-Gon) may be very close to having a plan in mind. I'll be sure to tell you when I find out.

Well, I must go. Anakin is trying to get my attention, because he wants to show me more things he built.


Queen Amidala
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Note 19:
First Bail and Amidala Note written after AOTC came out



Queen Amidala,

You’re welcome for explaining the slave issue to you. Yes, it’s said that slavery exists anywhere in the galaxy, but the Republic has no say in events that happen beyond it’s jurisdiction. Unfortunately it is the kind people that are often the slaves, or the ones mistreated. There is nothing you can do for this boy and his mother. I know you must feel sorry for them, but you do have to admit that they’re not the only ones. There are other slaves on Tatooine that are probably in far worse shape than the boy and his family.

Yes, Tatooine was sold out of the Republic. Tatooine stopped sending a representative to the Senate many years ago…I believe 25 years before Tatooine was sold. The governing body of Tatooine was completely gone. For this reason, there was no Senator from Tatooine to argue the case. Yes, selling a planet is not the wisest decision, but there was a money issue involved. You must understand that many politicians do not care about the good of their decisions….they only care about money. Sadly, money drives many Senators in the Senate. That was the reason Tatooine was sold….it was sold for a very large amount of money. I was not a member of the Senate when the issue was voted on, but I would have voted against it had I been a Senator then.

Right….there is nothing anyone can do about it now. That was in the past.

I don’t know anything about Jedi reflexes, so I don’t know if the boy has them or not. No, I have never seen a pod race. They sound very dangerous. You’ll have to tell me about the experience of watching one….IF you do get to watch one.

Anakin sounds like a sweet boy. I’m sure he’ll grow up to be a loving, wonderful man, but a slave nonetheless. Anakin was willing to risk his life for you and the others? Wow…he must not know greed. Please do tell me if Qui-Gon decides to take Anakin up on his offer of racing to win you your money. I do not see the wisdom of having a boy race and risk his life…but if there is no other way and the boy is willing to do it, then I think it must happen. He must try for the part. I hope that you think of another way out of your problem.

I hope everything works out for you.


Senator Bail
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To be continued......




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