Attempted kidnapping of Queen Amidala

Shortly before the Blockade of Naboo, mercenaries attempted to kidnap Queen Amidala, leader of the Naboo. The mercenaries were secretly hired by the Trade Federation.

The attempt
Some time before the Invasion of Naboo, Queen Amidala agreed with the Trade Federation to meet for negotiations in a remote region of space. As the Royal starship approached the Federation ship, three mercenary ships approached quickly. The Trade Federation immediately left for hyperspace, but the Naboo delegation was not as fast. Bravo pilots Esarra Till and Rhys Dallows were sent to defend the Royal starship until it was ready for hyperspace. After the first three starfighters, the mercenaries attacked in waves of Daggers, followed by waves of MorningStars. During the fighting, the Queen’s starship took cover in a nearby asteroid belt.

Just as the Royal starship was ready to make the jump to hyperspace, a wing of Dianogas came through the asteroids blocking the ship’s escape route. Rhys attacked the new starfighters, enabling the Royal starship to finally escape. After the Queen's escape, a MorningStar came up behind and fired upon Rhys. Esarra came around and fired on the MorningStar. At this point, the leader of the mercenaries chose to appear. He shot down Esara and disabled Rhys in quick succession before leaving.

Aftermath
Rhys was later found by the Toydarian Reti as he was scavenging for parts. Together, the two found Esarra’s body in the remains of her starfighter.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Starfighter