Note 29
Queen Amidala,
Why thank you. I assure you that my election was a complete surprise, but one that will be of significance to the Republic. I have many ideas I wish to introduce in order to make the Senate run more smoothly. No situation like the current one facing Naboo will happen again, if I have anything to say about it.
Senator Antilles is a very good man to be sure, and he too would have been a good choice….however he does not have nearly the support and respect that I have obtained. Had he been elected, he would have been forced into corruption. He has nice ideals, but is ignorant of the true workings of the Senate. Once he figured the Senate out, it would have been too late. He would have been entangled in corruption. The man is young, and lacks the experience I possess. Still, he has presented a plan to me, and I cannot ignore that. It is a very good one, and I will be working with him and other Senators to rid the Senate of corruption.
Queen Amidala, let me assure you that your faith in me will be well placed. I plan to be a Supreme Chancellor who will use the office to better Naboo and the rest of the Republic. You have no idea. I will not allow myself to be a weak Supreme Chancellor. I am helping you as much as I can, but I beg you not to do anything overly foolish. It would be a tragedy if something were to happen to you.
Yes, well…remember that the actions you take now are out of my control. I agree that an action needs to be taken, but if you are killed, I am afraid the Trade Federation will become the effective rulers of our planet. I did not want to tell you this, but I wanted you to be aware. Should you sign the treaty, or should you lose your life, the Trade Federation will have a right to our planet. This is law. As I said before, I can do nothing to change such laws until I am allowed to take action.
Your majesty, be realistic. The Gungans are attempting to put up a resistance against the Trade Federation? Do you really believe this will work? I am afraid you have signed the Gungan death warrant. I have no doubt that should a battle ensue, they will be wiped out. I have heard several reports of the Trade Federation droid army capabilities.
Do not worry about young Anakin. He will be taken care of, should something happen to you. Anakin will be fine. As I told you before, should the Council's final decision be against his training, I will employ him as my aide….should he chose it.
Thank you. Yes, please let me know how your battle is going. If you feel your death coming, do not hesitate to contact me so that I am made aware before it becomes public news.
As before, I wish you the best in your battle. I do hope you accomplish your goal.
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine