What were Obi Wan and Qui Gon doing on the Trade Federation flagship?
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I noticed that the filmmakers didn't actually establish why two Jedi were sent to talk with the Trade Federation.
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I noticed that the filmmakers didn't actually establish why two Jedi were sent to talk with the Trade Federation.
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Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
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I noticed that the filmmakers didn't actually establish why two Jedi were sent to talk with the Trade Federation.
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I noticed that the filmmakers didn't actually establish why two Jedi were sent to talk with the Trade Federation.
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Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
– Iszi
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Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
– Iszi
Feb 8 '12 at 4:26
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Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
– Iszi
Feb 8 '12 at 4:26
Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
– Iszi
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This is explained on the opening crawl :
EPISODE 1
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to
outlaying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the
greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of
Naboo.
While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of
events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.....
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
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...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.
– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
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+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
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@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
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@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
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http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Invasion_of_Naboo
Valorum and the Council dispatched two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet with the Federation Viceroy and ensure the Federation's withdrawal from the system.
Basically, they were doing what Jedi ALWAYS did - serving as diplomats and conflict resolution negotiators. They were acting in their official capacity as Ambassadors for Supreme Chancellor Valorum (from the TPM script):
CAPTAIN : ... the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
The reason they were sent to talk was because the blockade of Naboo was basically a small move in a large chess game between the Trade Federation and the Republic over trade route taxation.
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
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I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
add a comment |
I think we're meant to infer from the context that the Jedi council is worried about the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, and has sent a couple of diplomats to try and resolve it.
This was probably routine crisis handling for the Jedi at this point, given the effective paralysis of the Republic Senate.
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
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They were sent by the Chancellor to negotiate like it says in the prologue." The chancellor secretly dispatched two jedi knights."
answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
– phantom42
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Correct me if im wrong, but i read up on it apparently they were sent to negotiate the TF and nebula font trade routes
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Obviously the Jedi are there to negotiate a lifting of the blockade. However, the Trade Federation's blockade is supposed to be secret. It's supposed to be part of a larger plot for Palpatine to take over (garnering sympathy, etc.).
answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:14
see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
– DavRob60
Jul 28 '14 at 3:41
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Because after training as younglings with Yoda, Padawans then spend the next several years studying economics and Galactic trade law. So it makes sense.
answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
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This is explained on the opening crawl :
EPISODE 1
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to
outlaying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the
greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of
Naboo.
While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of
events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.....
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
5
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.
– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
11
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
3
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
1
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
add a comment |
This is explained on the opening crawl :
EPISODE 1
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to
outlaying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the
greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of
Naboo.
While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of
events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.....
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
5
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.
– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
11
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
3
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
1
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
add a comment |
This is explained on the opening crawl :
EPISODE 1
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to
outlaying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the
greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of
Naboo.
While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of
events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.....
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
This is explained on the opening crawl :
EPISODE 1
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to
outlaying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the
greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of
Naboo.
While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of
events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.....
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
answered Feb 7 '12 at 12:44
DavRob60DavRob60
66.5k91411573
66.5k91411573
5
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.
– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
11
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
3
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
1
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
add a comment |
5
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.
– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
11
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
3
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
1
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
5
5
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
...the guardians of peace...: that must be why they fight so much.– Xantec
Feb 7 '12 at 14:22
11
11
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
+1 for excellent source. -1 for no hand-drawn circles
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
3
3
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
@DVK hand-drawn circles are sold separately on opening crawls. An order could be made at the cost of a 50 reputation bounty.
– DavRob60
Feb 7 '12 at 15:37
1
1
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@DVK - I like hand-drawn circles. Especially in red ink
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
@Xantec: For the same reason that cleaners work in dirty areas and doctors focus on sick people. The area of focus is always directly opposite to the change that they try to introduce.
– Flater
Oct 13 '17 at 9:17
add a comment |
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Invasion_of_Naboo
Valorum and the Council dispatched two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet with the Federation Viceroy and ensure the Federation's withdrawal from the system.
Basically, they were doing what Jedi ALWAYS did - serving as diplomats and conflict resolution negotiators. They were acting in their official capacity as Ambassadors for Supreme Chancellor Valorum (from the TPM script):
CAPTAIN : ... the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
The reason they were sent to talk was because the blockade of Naboo was basically a small move in a large chess game between the Trade Federation and the Republic over trade route taxation.
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
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answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
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I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
add a comment |
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Invasion_of_Naboo
Valorum and the Council dispatched two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet with the Federation Viceroy and ensure the Federation's withdrawal from the system.
Basically, they were doing what Jedi ALWAYS did - serving as diplomats and conflict resolution negotiators. They were acting in their official capacity as Ambassadors for Supreme Chancellor Valorum (from the TPM script):
CAPTAIN : ... the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
The reason they were sent to talk was because the blockade of Naboo was basically a small move in a large chess game between the Trade Federation and the Republic over trade route taxation.
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
273k12713031862
3
I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
add a comment |
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Invasion_of_Naboo
Valorum and the Council dispatched two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet with the Federation Viceroy and ensure the Federation's withdrawal from the system.
Basically, they were doing what Jedi ALWAYS did - serving as diplomats and conflict resolution negotiators. They were acting in their official capacity as Ambassadors for Supreme Chancellor Valorum (from the TPM script):
CAPTAIN : ... the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
The reason they were sent to talk was because the blockade of Naboo was basically a small move in a large chess game between the Trade Federation and the Republic over trade route taxation.
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
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http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Invasion_of_Naboo
Valorum and the Council dispatched two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to meet with the Federation Viceroy and ensure the Federation's withdrawal from the system.
Basically, they were doing what Jedi ALWAYS did - serving as diplomats and conflict resolution negotiators. They were acting in their official capacity as Ambassadors for Supreme Chancellor Valorum (from the TPM script):
CAPTAIN : ... the Ambassadors for the Supreme Chancellor wish to board immediately.
The reason they were sent to talk was because the blockade of Naboo was basically a small move in a large chess game between the Trade Federation and the Republic over trade route taxation.
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
273k12713031862
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
edited Feb 7 '12 at 13:38
Kevin♦
26.6k11111158
26.6k11111158
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
273k12713031862
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
273k12713031862
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:24
DVK-on-Ahch-ToDVK-on-Ahch-To
273k12713031862
273k12713031862
3
I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
add a comment |
3
I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
3
3
I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
I know when I travel on diplomatic missions, I never fail to bring my laser swords.
– Jeff
Feb 7 '12 at 12:25
1
1
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
It's called aggressive negotiations
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Feb 7 '12 at 15:06
1
1
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
The opposition sends two heavily armed religious fanatics with psychic powers that can warp minds to the Trade Federation and they say they want to "negotiate". Is it any wonder that they went for a preemptive attack?
– FuzzyBoots
Oct 7 '14 at 17:27
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
Yeah, why not gas them and then attempt to execute them by firing squad? This whole 'jerking off to the anti-Jedi-perspective' routine is so tired.
– Daniel B
Oct 13 '17 at 5:32
add a comment |
I think we're meant to infer from the context that the Jedi council is worried about the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, and has sent a couple of diplomats to try and resolve it.
This was probably routine crisis handling for the Jedi at this point, given the effective paralysis of the Republic Senate.
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
5,1352838
add a comment |
I think we're meant to infer from the context that the Jedi council is worried about the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, and has sent a couple of diplomats to try and resolve it.
This was probably routine crisis handling for the Jedi at this point, given the effective paralysis of the Republic Senate.
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
5,1352838
add a comment |
I think we're meant to infer from the context that the Jedi council is worried about the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, and has sent a couple of diplomats to try and resolve it.
This was probably routine crisis handling for the Jedi at this point, given the effective paralysis of the Republic Senate.
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
5,1352838
I think we're meant to infer from the context that the Jedi council is worried about the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, and has sent a couple of diplomats to try and resolve it.
This was probably routine crisis handling for the Jedi at this point, given the effective paralysis of the Republic Senate.
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
5,1352838
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
5,1352838
answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
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answered Feb 7 '12 at 11:12
TynamTynam
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add a comment |
They were sent by the Chancellor to negotiate like it says in the prologue." The chancellor secretly dispatched two jedi knights."
answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
VictoriaVictoria
210134
While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
– phantom42
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They were sent by the Chancellor to negotiate like it says in the prologue." The chancellor secretly dispatched two jedi knights."
answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
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They were sent by the Chancellor to negotiate like it says in the prologue." The chancellor secretly dispatched two jedi knights."
answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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They were sent by the Chancellor to negotiate like it says in the prologue." The chancellor secretly dispatched two jedi knights."
answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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answered Jan 10 '15 at 5:21
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While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
– phantom42
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While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
– phantom42
Jan 10 '15 at 7:39
While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
– phantom42
Jan 10 '15 at 7:39
While this is true, this has been covered with better detail and references in an existing answer. Do you have any additional information to add?
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Correct me if im wrong, but i read up on it apparently they were sent to negotiate the TF and nebula font trade routes
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Correct me if im wrong, but i read up on it apparently they were sent to negotiate the TF and nebula font trade routes
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Correct me if im wrong, but i read up on it apparently they were sent to negotiate the TF and nebula font trade routes
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Obviously the Jedi are there to negotiate a lifting of the blockade. However, the Trade Federation's blockade is supposed to be secret. It's supposed to be part of a larger plot for Palpatine to take over (garnering sympathy, etc.).
answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
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Obviously the Jedi are there to negotiate a lifting of the blockade. However, the Trade Federation's blockade is supposed to be secret. It's supposed to be part of a larger plot for Palpatine to take over (garnering sympathy, etc.).
answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:14
see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
– DavRob60
Jul 28 '14 at 3:41
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Obviously the Jedi are there to negotiate a lifting of the blockade. However, the Trade Federation's blockade is supposed to be secret. It's supposed to be part of a larger plot for Palpatine to take over (garnering sympathy, etc.).
answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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Obviously the Jedi are there to negotiate a lifting of the blockade. However, the Trade Federation's blockade is supposed to be secret. It's supposed to be part of a larger plot for Palpatine to take over (garnering sympathy, etc.).
answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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answered Jul 27 '14 at 13:42
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If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
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Jul 27 '14 at 15:14
see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
– DavRob60
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If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
– Valorum
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see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
– DavRob60
Jul 28 '14 at 3:41
If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:14
If you have questions of you own, you should post them as separate questions.
– Valorum
Jul 27 '14 at 15:14
see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
– DavRob60
Jul 28 '14 at 3:41
see Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?
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Because after training as younglings with Yoda, Padawans then spend the next several years studying economics and Galactic trade law. So it makes sense.
answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
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Because after training as younglings with Yoda, Padawans then spend the next several years studying economics and Galactic trade law. So it makes sense.
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
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Because after training as younglings with Yoda, Padawans then spend the next several years studying economics and Galactic trade law. So it makes sense.
answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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Because after training as younglings with Yoda, Padawans then spend the next several years studying economics and Galactic trade law. So it makes sense.
answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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answered Oct 13 '17 at 4:40
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
– Bellatrix
Oct 13 '17 at 5:02
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
– Bellatrix
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Are there any canon sources supporting this?
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Unless you're asking why Jedi were specifically chosen for the negotiations with the Trade Federation, this is a "general reference" question which is indeed addressed in the film itself. If we had "general reference" as a close reason here (as some other sites do) I'd imagine this question would be closed.
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