Plot to assassinate Padmé Amidala

"I guess I was wrong. There was no danger at all."

- Gregar Typho, to Padmé Amidala, immediately preceding the first attempt on the latter's life

During the Secessionist Movement that preceded the Clone Wars, the Secessionist Movement plotted to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo. Amidala, a leading proponent of the Military Creation Act that proposed the creation of an army for the Galactic Republic, was targeted when she arrived on Coruscant for a vote on the measure. The attempt was carried out by Zam Wesell, a partner of bounty hunter Jango Fett. The attempt failed, though it claimed the life of some of Amidala's associates. As a result of the attempt, the Jedi Council assigned Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, to protect the senator.

Wesell attempted another assassination later that evening, but it was foiled by the Jedi, who chased Wesell on Coruscant before she was killed by Fett; the bounty hunter killed her to prevent her from revealing their secrets. This set in motion an investigation that led Kenobi to Kamino, where he discovered a clone army that had been secretly created for the Republic. This army became the Grand Army of the Republic and was used during the Battle of Geonosis, which sparked the Clone Wars.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones