Note 13
Padme,
Just exactly how serious have these attacks been against you?
I understand that you must return to Coruscant because of the vote on the Military Creation Act. I also know that there is nothing I could say that would persuade you to stay here. Therefore, all I can do is wish you luck. You have been through a lot in your life, and I have no doubt that you can handle a simple trip to Coruscant. I still can't help but add a line about how I want you to be safe. Using decoys for your trip sounds like a good idea. Was it yours, or was it another's idea?
The attacks should be rendered all the more dangerous, Padme, because you do not know who is responsible for the attacks. If you at least knew who was responsible, you might be able to fight back. However, since you do not know, I want you to be very careful. If it is a bounty hunter, you've got to really watch out! They are professional assassins, and they do not give up their prey easily.
Have there been recent attacks on any of your fellow Senators….at least that you are aware of?
I do not like the thought of the Jedi fighting in a war. Jedi Knights are not meant to be the army of the Republic. I fear that if they got involved in such a war, they could easily be wiped out. Of course the outcome would depend on how big the Separatist army was, and what the Separatists would be using as an army. My guess would be that they would use the Trade Federation battle droids. The Jedi might be able to have a chance against them, but still….we don't know how many droids the Separatists would have. I fear that many Jedi lives would be lost. I suppose that it is true of any war, though….there is always loss of life.
I will let you know if I am in danger. Naboo seems to be quiet at the moment. I wish you a good trip, my sister. We will talk later. I am expecting to hear nothing but good news from you.
Your brother,
Gwydion