Note 27
Queen Amidala,
Due to our situation on Naboo, you will be pleased to learn that the election for Supreme Chancellor has been moved up a day, and will in fact take place this evening. It is my hope that this will be in time for the Senate to take action against the Trade Federation before your arrival.
You will find that this group of corrupt Senators are hard to sway with words…but I am working to change this. Do not worry. Our people will again be safe. As your Senator, I must say that I felt your decision to return to Naboo was unwise. Once you land, the Trade Federation will force you to sign the treaty. I wish you had remained on Coruscant, where it is safe.
I hope that I can act fast enough before your arrival on Naboo….I assure you that I will see to it that the Trade Federation will no longer bother Naboo.
Anakin told you that he didn't know what the Council's decision was regarding him? Surely you have talked to him since then? When I talked to him, it was quite clear that the Council had rejected him. I know how badly Anakin wants to become a Jedi. Perhaps he will live to be trained in the ways of the Force someday. You will find that circumstances may change.
No, no….I have never understand the Jedi's rule of no "attachment," but the Jedi are somewhat foolish at times. Either they will see their foolishness, or they will not. They are fools to pass Anakin by.
How is his mother doing? Perhaps after the business with our planet has ended I could pay her a visit.
I will tell you the same thing I told young Anakin. If the Council does not change their minds, I will allow Anakin to work here on Coruscant, and he can be my political aide. If this is the case, I would look after him, and he would be under my charge…I would teach him many things. In a way, he could be my apprentice.
I assume that you have arrived on Naboo by now. Are you safe? What is happening? Have you been captured by the Trade Federation?
You must excuse me; the election is about to take place.
I am back. I have very good news. I have been elected as Supreme Chancellor. Unfortunately my official duties do not begin for another week…sigh….I tried to fight the ruling and the Constitution, as our planet is in such danger, but unfortunately there is little I can do now. You will have to hold out until I am allowed to take action.
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine