Senate Resolution BR-0371

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Senate Resolution BR-0371 was passed by the Galactic Senate in 32 BBY after the failed Eriadu Trade Summit. It created taxation for hyperspace routes in the Outer and Mid Rims, with the profit going to pay off the growing Republic budget crisis. Senator Palpatine was a large supporter of the resolution.

It was in response to BR-0371 that Darth Sidious convinced the Trade Federation to blockade Naboo. The plan to get rid of it was to have Queen Amidala sign a "treaty" to legitimize their occupation, which would be sent to the Senate. Instead, the Queen turned the tables and forced the Viceroy to sign another treaty.

[edit] Appearances

• Cloak of Deception (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (First mentioned)

[edit] Sources

• The Essential Chronology (First identified as Senate Resolution BR-0371)
• The New Essential Chronology