Naberrie family

The Naberrie family was a human family native to the planet Naboo in the Mid Rim region of the galaxy. Though of humble beginnings, a member of the family, Padmé Naberrie, became a prominent political figure during the Fall of the Republic, beginning with her election as the Monarch of Naboo. The daughter of Ruwee Naberrie and his wife, Jobal Naberrie, Padmé was publicly known as Amidala, Queen of the Naboo following her ascension to the throne in 32 BBY. She had a sister, Sola Naberrie, who gave birth to Ryoo Naberrie in 28 BBY.

Amidala's early reign was marked by the Trade Federation's blockade and invasion of her planet. With the Galactic Senate unable to intervene, Amidala forged an alliance between the Royal House of Naboo and the Gungan High Council in order to end the occupation of their shared homeworld. In the aftermath of the Naboo–Gungan victory, Amidala completed her term in office before stepping down from the monarchy. However, at the request of her successor, Amidala assumed the post of senator, becoming her people's representative on the galactic capital of Coruscant. After the first battle of the Clone Wars, Amidala had fallen in love with Jedi Padawan Anakin Skywalker, and the two were married in a private ceremony on Naboo despite the Jedi Order's stance against attachment.

Their marriage remained a secret throughout the conflict and ultimately culminated in the conception of twins—a son and a daughter, Luke Skywalker and Leia Amidala Skywalker. By then, Anakin had fallen to the dark side of the Force and became Darth Vader, the Sith Lord who betrayed and destroyed the Jedi while his master, Darth Sidious, proclaimed himself Emperor of the Galactic Empire. As a result, Amidala died from a broken heart, having lost the will to live. In addition to the Gungans and Naboo citizens who mourned their one-time queen, Amidala's family attended her funeral ceremony. Her children were separated and sent into hiding in order to protect them from their fallen father. Within a generation, the Skywalker children were reunited during the Galactic Civil War, and together they helped the Rebel Alliance defeat the Sith and their New Order.

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