Naboo Royal Handmaidens

"This is my decoy, my protection&hellip; my loyal bodyguard."

- Padmé Amidala, to Boss Nass

The Naboo Royal Handmaidens, or simply Handmaidens, were a group of young women chosen as aides to the Queen of the planet Naboo.

Overview
The Naboo Royal Handmaidens assisted the sovereign with everyday tasks including hair, makeup, and clothing. However, the handmaidens also played an important part in the safety of the queen and served as her bodyguards, working closely with the Naboo Royal Security Forces. Each handmaiden was trained in self-defense and marksmanship and would carry a small blaster pistol. Additionally, handmaidens were often chosen for their close appearance to the queen allowing the handmaiden to take on the role of queen as a decoy while the true sovereign would hide disguised among the other handmaidens.

History
During the Invasion of Naboo, Queen Padmé Amidala frequently changed places with her handmaiden, Sabé. After Amidala became a Senator representing Naboo in the Republic Senate, handmaidens continued to assist her and serve as decoys when needed, though not to the extent as when she was queen. Prior to the start of the Clone Wars, the handmaiden Cordé served as Amidala's decoy but was killed in an assassination attempt aimed at the senator.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith