Handmaiden

Handmaidens were personal aides to royal personalities of the galaxy.

Role
Probably the most well-known handmaidens in the galaxy were the Echani sisters under Atris on Telos. They all had identical appearances (except Brianna, who had a different mother but the same father) and had abandoned their names.

Not less known were those on Naboo, serving the elected King or Queen (or perhaps Senator). They were composed of young women of a similar age and with a striking similarity to her. These handmaidens acted as bodyguards, decoys and confidantes to their mistress, roles devised by Amidala's head of security, Captain Panaka. Despite their beautiful and delicate appearance, they were heavily trained to be vigilant and able to protect the Queen's and their own life.

Handmaidens of Padmé Amidala

 * As Queen
 * Sabé
 * Eirtaé
 * Rabé
 * Yané
 * Saché
 * Fé
 * Dané (rumored)


 * As Senator
 * Dormé
 * Cordé
 * Versé
 * Moteé
 * Ellé

Handmaidens of Queen Kylantha

 * Teckla Minnau

Behind the scenes
The idea of having handmaiden look-alikes first appears in Lucas's rough draft to Star Wars, where they accompany Leia to the Chatos Academy. One of her handmaidens takes her place to mislead the Empire when Annikin spirits her to safety as the Empire's space fortress arrives at Aquilae.

All known handmaidens of Padmé Amidala seem to have the same last letter of their names. Whether this is a coincidence or the handmaidens changed their names as a custom has not been revealed.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Queen in Disguise
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace comic
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace junior novel
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones junior novel
 * Nobody's Perfect
 * Star Wars Republic: The Dreadnaughts of Rendili
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided