Quarsh Panaka/Legends

Captain Panaka (c. 75 BBY&mdash;) was appointed head of security on Naboo shortly after former-King Veruna was killed; his replacement of Captain Magneta was one of Amidala's first acts as regent. He was the head of the security force during the Trade Federation invasion and when Queen Amidala's term as queen of Naboo ran out, he stayed to protect Queen Jamillia. His nephew, Captain Typho, is assigned to protect Amidala.

As a close associate of the Chancellor, it was Panaka who informed Palpatine of Anakin Skywalker's secret marriage to Padmé.

He remained close to Palpatine and Panaka was later promoted to Moff over the Chommell Sector when the Galactic Empire came to power. A gift he gave to the Emperor lay in his receiving chamber aboard the second Death Star.

Behind the scenes

 * In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Panaka was played by Hugh Quarshie.

Appearances

 * The Monster
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novelization