Note 1:
Bail,

How are things going? I heard that there are a lot of problems in the Senate right now with the Trade Federation and some planet called Naboo. Is this true? What is the Senate doing with the problem? Senator Palpatine must be very distressed with the entire situation. Well I’m sure you’re busy, so I’ll talk to you later.

Yours,

Correon
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Note 2:
Correon,

Yes, the rumors are true about the Trade Federation and Naboo. Senator Palpatine has being contacting the queen of Naboo, to help her with her choices. She is very young, only 14, and needs the help. I'm glad the senator is helping her.

Bail
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Note 3:
Bail,

It is such a misfortune that this had to happen to such a young queen. Senator Palpatine knows what he’s doing, and I’m sure he will help Amidala make wise choices. I do not know Palpatine well….I have only had the pleasure of greeting him and hearing him speak in the Senate. He is a great speaker, and is quite intelligent. His reputation follows him.

I hope that the Jedi Council found the ambassadors, and that they have been sent already. The sooner this is over, the sooner I can go home and see my wife.

Correon
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Note 4:
Correon,

The Jedi ambassadors aren't there yet? I wonder what's going on. How's the queen handling it? Is she remaining focused on this tack? I hope she's taking it well, I'm sure it's very hard for her, because she was just elected and she's so young. 14, correct? That's young for a queen!! She needs the help from the senators and others in power. I think that would help her.

Have to go.

Bail
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Note 5:
Senator Bail,

As far as I know the ambassadors have not arrived to Naboo yet…although Yoda thinks they should have by now. The queen, from what I’ve heard, is handling the situation in a very mature way. So far she seems to be remaining focused on this task, and appears to be taking it well. It probably is very hard. She’ll need as much help as she can get. She does need help from other Senators. Have you offered your help?

Well let me know if you’ve heard anything.

Your relatives on Coreilla are all doing well…they told me to tell them that.

Senator from Coreilla,
Correon
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Note 6:
Senator Correon,

Yes, I've already offered my help to her, and she's been contacting me to keep me up to date like I asked. Have you offered her your help?

Queen Amidala said she had contacted the Trade Federation and asked about the ambassadors, but they lied saying they knew nothing. I wonder what's making them go against the Jedi. She thinks something happened, but doesn't know what.

Thank you for telling me about my relatives. Tell them I'm fine too, will you? Thank you.


Senator Bail
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Note 7:
Senator Bail,

I have told Senator Palpatine that I am willing to offer my assistance in this terrible situation. Things are looking bad for Naboo. I heard that the Trade Federation has taken over the planet of Naboo, and, worse yet, has invaded the capital city of Theed.

I wonder what happened to those ambassadors. Things are getting serious. Would the Trade Federation have dared to kill them? They must have known the ambassadors were Jedi Knights….and to kill Jedi…….they’re asking for trouble. I wonder what would have caused them to take such a risk.

I hope we find out what happened to them soon.

I told your relatives that you are well, and they were pleased to hear it.


Senator Correon
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Note 8:
Senator Correon,

No one knows what made the Trade Federation try to kill the Jedi ambassadors, but everyone is sure that it can't be good. We're busy trying to investigate to discover the reason, but haven't found anything of any use.

I truly hope the Jedi, if they're still alive, get to Naboo, and get the queen. I do not think she can handle all this stress. She's too young to deal with a war. No matter, she is queen, and everyone must work together to make this pass peaceably.

Must go, having a meeting here shortly.



Senator Bail
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Note 9:
Senator Bail,

I have not heard any leads on the actions behind the Trade Federation’s movements yet, have you?

I have heard that the Jedi were alive…..but I don’t know if they are now or not. She is too young to handle a war. How did she get elected anyway?

Well I suppose we will just all have to wait and see what happens.

Senator Correon
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Note 10:
Senator Correon,

I heard that the Jedi are alive and managed to rescue the Queen out of the Invasion army’s hands. Also, I heard that they're on their way to Coruscant. Hopefully they're be here soon.

I'll keep you informed when I find out more.

How did the Queen get elected, I have no idea. Just got the most votes, I guess. I'm not sure.


Senator Bail.
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Note 11:
Senator Bail,

The Jedi are alive and rescued the Queen? Good!!!!!!!

They’re on their way to Coruscant? I can’t wait to see them. I hope that everything works out for her and that she gets here soon.

Well I look forward to meeting the Queen and hearing her position on the situation, just as I am sure everyone else is too.

Senator Correon
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Note 12:
Senator Correon,

Yes the Jedi are alive and rescued the Queen and yes they're on their way here. You and I both are looking forward to meeting her, and I'm sure many others are as well.

Must go, there is much work to have done.

Senator Bail
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Note 13:
Senator Bail,

I was very glad to hear that the Queen is on her way here.

She should be here right now. What could be taking her so long?

If you hear anything, be sure to let me know.

Your family on Coreilla wishes to see how you are doing. They said they haven’t heard from you in a while. Do you have anything that you would wish me to tell them?


Senator Correon
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Note 14:
Senator Correon,

Thank you for informing me of my family's condition on Coreialla. Please tell them I am well, but busy, and will try to contact them once this Trade Federation thing is finished. Thank you.

Yes, I agree the Queen should be here by now, and I don't know what's taking her so long. I hope her ship wasn't shot down or damaged while they made their escape, but I don't understand why she isn't here or anything. Have you heard any new news of her coming yet? I haven't, but if I hear of anything, I will be sure to tell you.


Senator Bail
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Note 15:
Senator Bail,

How are you related to your relatives from my planet anyway? Are they your first cousins or what?

I have told them that they are well and busy, and that you will try to contact them after the Trade Federation invasion is over.

Please let me know if her ship was shot down or damaged while they were trying to make their escape. I have not heard a thing regarding her.


Senator Correon
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Note 16:
Senator Correon,

Yes, my relatives on your planet are my first cousins. Sorry I didn't make that clear to you sooner. I thank you for passing my messages to them and theirs to me. That is quite kind of you.

The Queen's ship has been damaged, and they were forced to land on the planet Tatooine, a very dry, desert planet from what I've heard. They have to replace their hyperdrive, because it's damaged beyond repair. From what I hard, I don't think things are going the way that they wish to, but I'll let you know more when I get more detail.


Senator Bail
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Note 17:
Senator Bail,

Okay, so your relatives on my planet are your first cousins. That’s good. Yes, well I feel that families are important and I thought you would appreciate knowing that they were doing well.

So their ship was damaged beyond repair and they had to land on a planet called Tatooine? Do you know when they’ll be able to get the replacement parts for the ship? I hope soon so that they can come here.


Senator Correon
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Note 18:
Senator Correon,

Yes, the Queen's ship was forced to land on the planet Tatooine. Their hyperdrive is damaged beyond repair, so the Jedi Master that is with them went to get the parts they'll need. Right now, all I know is that she'll staying in a slave's house. If that wise or not, I'm not sure, but she is doing that. I'll inform you when I hear anything else.


Senator Bail
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Note 19:
First Correon and Bail Note written after AOTC came out



Senator Bail,

The Queen is staying with a slave? I hope that nothing happens to her. I’m sure that Qui-Gon must have considered the situation seriously before deciding to stay with a slave. It is too bad that Qui-Gon refused the rescue team, and that the vote to send them the rescue team was defeated. I wonder why Qui-Gon turned the rescue team down. He must have found another way out of his situation. Have you heard anything? Poor Senator Palpatine must be so stressed with the situation…you would think he would have gone insane by now…but surprisingly, he’s held on strong…..and appears to be somewhat…um…anxious…or I don’t want to say this…but he almost looks pleased…I’m not sure why that is. I talked with him in his office about the situation, and I saw what I thought was a smile or a smirk of some sort, but it was only there for a second. I don’t think that he is actually pleased. I must have been imagining things. I am sorry to have ever thought such a thing. He does look very depressed and upset with the situation…most of the time. He went on and on about how tragic the situation is, and how much he wants to see Amidala alive.

Have you gotten a chance to speak with him alone? I hope that he is holding up well.

Let me know if you have anymore information regarding Amidala.


Senator Correon
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Note 20:
Senator Correon,

Unfortunately I have yet to have time to speak with the Senator personally. From the few times I do see him during the day, there are mixed messages. I also seemed to catch his mouth twitching as if to smile when the Federation’s actions are commented apon. Perhaps he is thinking of the victory of Naboo and not focusing on the Trade Federation.

As for the Queen, she is in capable hands. Although I trust the Jedi, I am not sure of Qui-Gon Jinn’s new plan. They want to use the slave boy’s skill in pod racing to gain the parts for their ship. It is risky, that is for sure. Especially since it was said Humans could not handle the speed of the pod. I hope something comes for the better soon


Senator Bail.
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Note 21:
Senator Bail,

Hello again. I saw you speaking with Senator Palpatine. I’m glad you finally got a chance to speak with him. What has he said? How is he holding up? Does he have any ideas about what is to be done with the Naboo crisis?

You get mixed messages about what Palpatine’s feeling? Good…I’m glad that I’m not the only one that seems to have noticed. Maybe it isn’t directly related to the Naboo invasion. Maybe it is something to do with his family, or his stress…or I don’t know. Maybe he is dreaming about Naboo’s victory. However, remember, he appears to be a rational man. I don’t think he would lose his focus completely on a situation as severe as this one is.

Qui-Gon is using a slave boy to get them the money they need for their ship? That doesn’t sound like a very good Jedi to me. Even if the boy is a slave, his life should be valued, and a Jedi Knight of all people, should be looking out for his safety. Why is he putting a little boy’s life in danger? Do you know how old the little boy is? And did the boy agree to this, or did Qui-Gon force it on him? How can that take such a risk? I’ve heard too, that Humans can not handle the kind of speed it takes to participate in a pod race. How could a Jedi Knight do that? How could he place all of Naboo’s fate on a little boy who shouldn’t have podraced in the first place. Where did Qui-Gon get his idea?

Anyway, about this podrace, Palpatine told me it’s supposed to start in about 10 minutes. (Palpatine’s up to date on what’s going on with Padmé.) He’s as appalled by Qui-Gon’s decision as Padmé and I am.

If you hear any more news, please let me hear it.


Senator Correon
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Note 22:
Senator Correon,

We were talking about Naboo, and he was updating me on the improvements (or lack of) of the Naboo situation. Apparently the Pod race idea is still on, and we shall have to wait for the queen to arrive here to find out what happens. The communications link between the queen and Senator Palpatine has been cut somehow, most likely from a lack of power in the ship or bad transmission from Tatooine. He has no clear plan as of yet of what to do.

I did not mean that Palpatine was losing focus on the matters at hand, but allowed himself to think of the victory as something to keep his hope up and allow himself to bring to mind other matters at hand. As for his family, It could be possible though I know nothing about his family. Do you know anything about them?

The boy is supposedly 9 or 10 years old, and has participated in these races before, although never winning. It was his idea and Qui-Gon was first against it. He later chose to do it when t came apparent that there was no other way. That is what the senator told me. I am also appalled that this must be the only way, and that gambling must be used. I hope with all my heart that Padmé gets the money needed and that little boy will remain unharmed. Have you seen a podrace before? I once saw one on Malastere, and it was not a pretty sight. A very dangerous sport if you ask me.


Senator Bail
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Note 23:
Senator Bail,

I’ve been hearing rumors from all over the Senate that that little boy won the pod race! Is that true?

Supreme Chancellor Valorum has just informed me that there will be a special session of the Senate to be called, as soon as Padmé gets here. I hope that’s soon. Anyway, we must get ready for this meeting.

Have you been able to talk with Senator Palpatine any further? You said he has no clear plan about what to do. He’d better find one fast. That’s not the way to get reelected…neglecting an emergency situation. I know he’s probably pressured, but that should be his number one priority…forming a plan. After all, that’s all he can do here until she gets here.

Do I know anything about Palpatine’s family? Let’s see…I have heard some things about it. He was not actually born on Naboo, but he moved there later in his adult life, I believe. He came from some small planet, but I forget the name of it. Do you remember, or hadn’t you heard that story? I also heard that his father’s name was Poopsie Kritch, and his mother’s was Gertrude. They must have been very proud of him. I believe he was an only child. His real name was Yodar Kritch, but his last name was Palpatine, and he liked that better than either his first or last name, so he legally changed his last name to Palpatine. There was some kind of tragedy which occurred around the time Palpatine moved to Naboo…I believe it could have been his father’s death. That is all I know of his family. Some of it could just be rumors. I do not know about his mother, whether she’s alive or not.

What is this boy’s named that won the race. I hope the kid is okay giving up his money to Qui-Gon and the others. He never won before? He must be a pretty good pilot if he is only 9 or 10 years old and still won a pod race! Do you know how the boy won the race?

No, I have never seen a podrace before, but I heard they had it on Malastare too. You said you saw one there. I can imagine what a pod race would be like. I don’t think I’d want to see one either.

Keep me updated. Maybe you will find out information faster than I am able to.

Since the boy won, they should have the parts they need for their ship, and be heading out this way soon. I cannot wait for them to get here.


Senator Correon
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Note 24:
Correon,

I feel as we have been writing for a while we can stop calling each other Senator and just refer to each other by our names. It seems too formal to write Senator all the time.

The boy did win the pod race! I just heard that he almost lost but though some quick thinking he managed to win not only the parts for the Padmé’s Transport but his own freedom.

Yes, I also heard about the session of the Senate. I shall be there to congratuate Padmé since she is said to speak before the delegates.

I talked to Palpatine this morning. It was so odd. He talked about how glad he was that his Queen was safe and on her way to Coruscant but at the same time I got this feeling he was not at the least glad about it. Do you think he could be not a fan of Padmé’s?

He called his wife to Coruscant. He seems to be expecting something to happen soon. She wasn’t at Naboo but a vacation planet known as Kalamir. She should be here tomorrow as will Padmé. Her name is Namira Lolas-Palpatine. She’s from the Planet of Corilla.

The boy who won the race name is Anakin Skywalker. He was perfectly alright about giving the money to Qui-Gon. In fact it was his idea to race for the money for the parts. Qui-gon sold the pod in order to get some money for the boys mother, who could not be freed.

I shall see if I can get any more information from the Naboo Representative Solo Formsa. Have you learned anything more about what happened.


Bail.
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Note 25:
Bail,

If you would feel more at ease with me calling you by your first name, leaving out the title of Senator, than that is perfectly fine by me. From this day forward, then, we will call ourselves Bail and Correon…and that is as formal as we will go.

I am sure you have heard the news by now, but Padmé and the others that she was with…they have arrived now. Can you believe it? I have not gotten the opportunity to talk with her, because when I visited Palpatine’s office, he was occupied, probably with talking to Padmé. I am sure they have much to talk about. Palpatine should be updated about the situation with his planet.

Maybe I will get a chance to speak with her after the special session of the Senate. Have you had the opportunity that I have not (in speaking with Padmé.) I did not manage to catch a glimpse of the boy either. He must be a pretty special boy.

So Qui-Gon freed the boy? That’s pretty amazing. I wonder what motivated him to do that…I mean I do not like to think of people in slavery, but what would cause him to free the boy and take him to Coruscant? It makes little sense.

Yes, I am excited about this upcoming Senate session as well. I am sure that Padmé is a good speaker, and we are all anxious to hear her speak…for so long we have heard others speak of her and her situation. We finally have an opportunity to speak with her in person.

You were able to speak with Palpatine this morning? How did you catch him? He has been so busy lately. Perhaps you were judging Palpatine too harshly. After all, it would make no sense for Palpatine not to be a fan of Padmé’s. After all, isn’t he the one that really helped her get elected queen? And it is his planet anyway. Maybe he was just nervous or under a lot of tension so he appeared as if he was not glad at seeing Padmé. Or maybe he was grave because of the situation his planet was in.

Um…I don’t mean to disrespect Palpatine, but I heard that his wife was a bantha. Do you know if that is true? I have not been able to see her yet. You said that he seemed to be expecting his wife soon. I’d like to meet her so that I know that this rumor is untrue. You said she was from Corilla. Hmm…interesting.

Oh…so the boy’s name is Anakin Skywalker. That’s an unusual name…I mean Anakin is. Skywalker is such a common last name…this boy sounds like a really great person….such a generous little boy. You said he was perfectly all right about giving the money to Qui-Gon. This galaxy has very few children that would do that. Anakin must be a truly special boy. It was his idea to race for the money for the parts? That boy must have a big heart. I hope that he never changes.

You mentioned the Naboo Representative Solo Formsa. Do you know that person well? You said you would try to speak with him. Have you?

Well, the meeting is supposed to start in 20 minutes, so we had better both head down to our respective Senate boxes.


Correon


PS If you have any more information, please let me know.
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Note 26:
Correon,

Thank you for using the less formal way. I sometimes get tired of being known as “Senator Bail” all the time.

Yes, she has arrived. I wasn’t there to meet her but I saw Palpatine lead her to the guest section of his quarters. Most likely in there all day discussing with Padmé all the possible ways people (especially the Trade Federation) will try to undercut her speech. Also, I am sure, he has been updatied.

I haven’t had the opportunity to speak with her yet, but one of her handmaidens gave her the message that I would like to see her. I will have to see if she has time to speak to me, especially with all that is happaning.

I have seen the boy as well as Qui-Gon and his padawan. They were on there way to the Council when they stopped. I got the impression that Qui-Gon wants Anakin to become a Jedi. Perhaps that is why he freed the boy. Either way, I don’t think Qui-Gon’s apprentice agrees with his master’s actions. I do hope Qui-Gon smooths things over with him.

I am excited too. I think the senate may finally get the push it needs to start working in the right direction. I hate to say this but sometimes I feel hopeless when it comes to the Senate.

I was able to catch Palpatine before he left to meet Padmé. Perhaps I am but something about him doesn’t seem right. Maybe I’m just being a bit too wary for my own good. I am sure you are right

You heard his wife was a Bantha? That really is funny. From all I have heard I get the same impression. Apparently she is due tomorrow. She wants to see “The Child Queen” herself. Yes, She is from Corilla. She is related to a high standing family over there known as the Solos.

Anakin is an uncommon name, but most likely not from where he comes from. Tattoine isn’t in the republic so it is not often visted by others. He is quite generous for a child his age, but perhaps that is part of the reason Qui-Gon wanted him to be a Jedi.

I know Solo Formsa from long ago. His real frist name is Soloman but everyone calls him Solo. He lives in Thebes. He is one of the only people who want to give his Job to the gungons who share there planet.

Speaking of which, have you sent eh Alien they brought with them? Apparently that is a Gungan.

I have yet to manage to catch Solo but I will find him soon and ask his opinon. I have a feeling the senate will not take this easily. I shall see you in the Senate.


Bail.
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