Author - lady_sapphire (from the Jedi Council forums)
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Nine years after the Trade Federation Invasion of Naboo
One year later
Dad,
You've heard correctly. The Separatists have officially left the Republic. We're doing everything we can to stop a war, but honestly, I don't know how much more we can do. There's been talk about bringing in the Jedi as mediators but I think the real motive is to have the Jedi on our side as Loyalists in the event a war should happen. All in all, it seems like a good plan to me, considering we don't have many options left.
That being said, I wish I had more time to look through those books you borrowed to me but with everything going on, I've been too busy to have time for much else. This whole idea of the Royal Force is still such a foreign concept to me, even though I've managed to make some sense of it over the last few years.
As I'm sure you've heard, some of the Senators have been targeted by the Separatists, including a good friend of mine. I haven't been targeted yet personally so please try not to worry too much. I've already promised Mom that I will come back to Naboo if attempts on my life are made.
Your daughter,
Padme