Emperor's Retreat

The Emperor's Retreat was Emperor Palpatine's private retreat on the planet Naboo. Situated in the hill country west of the artists' retreat at Moenia, it was a sprawling, heavily fortified complex hidden behind high walls. It overlooked a tranquil and picturesque lake. Although the baroque architecture and green-domed towers resembled the capital city of Theed, it was located out in hill country. In addition to strong walls and a remote and secret location, the retreat has a number of security systems to protect the Emperor and his court. With the assistance of the ISB, the retreat was fitted with a sophisticated security system that was run from a central security center. The system combined an extensive network of holocams, audio pickups, and scanners to make a safety grid monitored by security technicians. A full stormtrooper battalion was garrisoned at the retreat at all times, along with armor units from the Imperial Army. Additionally, the 209th Stormtrooper Division that was also stationed on Naboo, was in close proximity to the retreat. As such, many believed that membership in the division fast-tracked the possibility of joining the Emperor's Royal Guard.

A sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Coruscant, the Emperor chose Naboo for his retreat because of the familiarity of his homeworld and his appreciation for sights and smells that soothed him during his meditations. Whenever Palpatine visited, he had the usual collection of courtiers, hangers-on, Army and Navy officers, and high-level bureaucrats to attend him, all jockeying for the Emperor's attention.

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