The Naboo Royal Advisory Council, also known as Naboo High Council, was the governing body of the planet Naboo during the time of the Galactic Republic and later, the Galactic Empire.
Description[]
The Royal Advisory Council was formed to assist the Monarch of Naboo in managing day-to-day affairs, and was led by the planetary Governor from the capital city of Theed. The Council was made up of men and women in control of specific ministries in Theed, and included ministers for architecture, music, the sciences, and education. The governor of Rori also had a seat on the council.[1] It was noted that there had never been a minister of war during the Great Time of Peace. The Council frequently altered its composition, so as to bring in a range of scholars, artists and interested community members. Council sessions were held in the throne room of the Theed Royal Palace.
History[]
Though members of the Advisory Council were captured during the Invasion of Naboo and temporarily replaced by the Occupation Council, the Council was reinstated following the end of Nute Gunray's occupation, and remained a vital part of Naboo's government throughout the Clone Wars and the Galactic Civil War. Queen Kylantha refused to disband the Council after the dissolution of the Imperial Senate, a move that was a point of concern for many Imperial officers.
Known Council members[]
King Veruna's rule (c. 33 BBY)[]
- Sio Bibble (Governor of Naboo)
- Kun Lago (Prime Councilor)
- Maris Magneta (Security chief)
Queen Amidala's rule (c. 32 BBY)[]
- Sio Bibble (Governor of Naboo)
- Hela Brandes (Music Advisor)
- Hugo Eckener (Chief Architect)
- Lufta Shif (Education Advisor)
- Graf Zapalo (Master of Sciences)
- Horace Vancil (Political and Economic Advisor)
- Ruto Graven (Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs)
- Kyu Tane (Minister of Culture)
- Ebenn Q3 Baobab
- Unidentified Naboo councilman
- Unidentified Naboo councilwoman
Queen Jamillia's rule (c. 22 BBY)[]
- Sio Bibble (Governor of Naboo)
- Graf Zapalo (Master of Sciences)
- Unidentified Naboo councilwoman
Queen Neeyutnee's rule (c. 21 BBY)[]
- Sio Bibble (Governor of Naboo)
Queen Apailana's rule (c. 19 BBY)[]
- Sio Bibble (Governor of Naboo)
Queen Kylantha's rule (c. 3 ABY)[]
Behind the scenes[]
The reference book Secrets of Naboo limits the number of the councilmen to five, one permanent and four rotating. It also lists the four rotating positions as "Music Adviser," "Master of Sciences," "Chief Architect" and "Educational Regent." However, other sources such as Star Wars: Invasion of Theed Adventure Game mention additional positions, including "Minister of Culture" and "Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs." Additionally, more than five advisers appear together in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.
Appearances[]
- Darth Plagueis
- Darth Plagueis audiobook
- "A Summer's Dream" — Star Wars Tales 5
- Cloak of Deception (Appears in hologram)
- "The Starfighter Trap" — Star Wars Gamer 1 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Assassin" (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only) (First identified as Naboo High Council)
Sources[]
- Star Wars: Episode I The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
- Secrets of Naboo
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 9 (PAN4, Captain Panaka)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 12 (NAB10, NAB13–14, Naboo – Theed Royal Palace)
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Illustrated Companion
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 34 (BIB 1-2, Sio Bibble)
- "Gamescape" — Star Wars Insider 69
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 99 (ECK 1-2, Hugo Eckener)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 139 (LUF 1-2, Lufta Shif)
- Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
- Friday Feature – Serving the Empire on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link) (as Naboo High Council)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Brandes, Hela in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Shif, Lufta in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Sio Bibble)
- Slugthrowers: An Overview of Popular Music and Musicians in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Sio Bibble in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)