Royal Naboo Security Forces/Legends

"Your Highness, our security volunteers will be no match against a battle-hardened Federation army."

- Panaka

The Royal Naboo Security Forces were the premier line of defense for both the Theed Royal Palace and the citizens of Naboo. A peaceful people, the Naboo retained only security officers and guards, rather than a true military organization.

The Battle of Naboo
The Security Forces were forced into their first real battle against the organization called the Trade Federation in 32 BBY, and fought valiantly, yet in vain, against its battle droid legions during the Invasion of Naboo. The Federation detained them in prison camps until some were freed by Lt. Gavyn Sykes, while at the same time temporarily replacing them with their personal military. Fortunately, Queen Amidala and Security Head Captain Panaka, rallied the troops upon their return to Naboo, and were able to capture the enemy, Viceroy Nute Gunray, and end the droid occupation. The Security Forces continued to protect Naboo following these battles, though adopted many increased security measures during the Separatist Crisis and the eventual Clone Wars.

The Rise of the Empire


Again, the Security Forces had to show their determination when the Galactic Empire became the new galactic order. In 19 BBY, the security guards, along with some Gungans, attacked the Imperial garrison in Theed. The object of the attack was to stop Inquisitor Malorum from transmitting a vital secret. Ultimately, ex-Jedi Ferus Olin killed the Inquisitor, and victory came for the people of the city.

However, peace for the security forces was short-lived. Naboo's then-queen, Apailana, had been housing Jedi runaways fleeing from the Empire's Great Jedi Purge at her own risk. When it was ordered that Apailana be executed for treason, the Empire had prepared its elite 501st Legion of stormtroopers, knowing the bold security guards from the original Battle of Naboo thirteen years before would not just surrender their queen without a fight.

Indeed, the Security Forces tried their best to hold off the 501st during what was later called the Fall of Naboo. However, the Royal Palace was soon besieged. The Naboo forces were quickly beheaded without a strong leader like Panaka had once been. Auto-turrets were shut down and the grid console destroyed. Most of the security and palace fighters met their dooms. At last, Apailana was assassinated in the royal plaza in the midst of the battle.

The Galactic Civil War
The Royal Naboo Security Forces were at last defeated, and most of the remaining survivors loyal to Apailana were quietly arrested and transported to the secret Death Star detention centers.

The Queen's Royal Guard (established for the following queen, Kylantha) took the place of the once-experienced Royal Naboo Security Forces, who were relegated to being a type of police force. Rather than having many branches as the old security forces, the Royal Guard was made up of only a select few bodyguards who the monarch knew on a personal level. While the RSF continued as a small police force, protection of Naboo and its systems was mainly performed by the Imperial stormtroopers up until the rise of the New Republic.

Sometime after the Battle of Yavin, the weakened RSF police force had severe problems with the many criminal gangs that had swamped the planet after the rise of the Empire. In the employ of the RSF were people such as Harriet Brunser, Gregar Typho, Mercious Bragg, Karenna Dunnels, and Sundria Khartoor. Panaka would on occasion delegate missions to the agents of the RSF, as would Pooja Naberrie. With no help from the Imperial garrison, the RSF had completely lost the grip on the overwhelming criminal activity. Fortunately, they were able to enlist the help of groups of unidentified travelers, whose assistance enabled the Security Forces to put a stop to many gang-related crimes.

In 4 ABY, a coalition of remaining Naboo loyalists and the Gungan Grand Army were able to openly defy the Empire. This action may have succeeded in freeing the planet from Imperial forces, just as the resistance had freed it from the Trade Federation over three decades earlier. What is known, is that Naboo joined the New Republic, being represented with a Senator once again.

Ranks
The Royal Naboo Security Forces was made up of volunteers and professionals, and was split into a number of factions for effective peace-keeping:


 * Handmaiden: The secret service of the security forces, aiding the Monarch (if a queen) in simple duties such as getting dressed to defense duties such as the utmost protection, including hiding her among their own ranks. Along with the Queen, the Handmaidens wielded Q2 hold-out blasters and/or ELG-3A blaster pistols.
 * Palace Guard: Highly-trained bodyguards stationed in the Theed Royal Palace who acted as bodyguards to the king or queen, or even the senator. Though few in number, the Palace Guards were the backbone of the Security Forces. They wore sleek, combat helmets and red blast-dampening vests and carried S-5 heavy blaster pistols. After the Battle of Naboo, they wore darker uniforms.
 * Security Officer: The top leaders of the Security Forces, these men and women were loyal yet mostly unfamiliar to true danger. They were the paid officers who worked under the captain of Security. Roughly 1,000 in number prior to the Clone Wars, they led the part-time and volunteer soldiers. They often were armed with compact, royal sporting blaster pistols and were protected by leather jerkins over a blue officer's coat. After the Battle of Naboo, they wore darker uniforms, with a different distribution of red and blue.
 * Security Guard: Naboo's equivalent to a regular infantry and to police officers, who served as patrolmen and sentries in Theed City. They were large in number during the Battle of Naboo and fired S-5 heavy blaster pistols and the powerpacked CR-2 blaster pistols. They wore flexible armor plates over a dull yellow jumpsuit. During the reign of Queen Apailana, they wore leather vests over red jumpsuits, blending them with the Palace Guards. After the Battle of Naboo, they wore darker uniforms.
 * Fighter Pilot: Skilled space pilots operating in and around the Naboo system. This corps included the famed Bravo Squadron and fought in N-1 starfighters. They wore long orange overcoats for warmth in space and flying helmets with visors. After the Battle of Naboo, they wore darker uniforms, and a new type of helmet.

Soldiers

 * Royal crusader

Droids

 * PKN-49 worker droid
 * Royal med droid

Land



 * Flash speeder
 * Gian speeder
 * Champion
 * Heavy Champion
 * Steadfast
 * Swamp speeder

Air/Space

 * N-1L Light Starfighter
 * N-1 Starfighter
 * N-1T Advanced Starfighter
 * NB-1 Royal Bomber
 * NB-1S Royal Bomber
 * NB-1T Royal Bomber
 * N-X Police Cruiser
 * J-Type diplomatic barge
 * J-Type 327 Nubian royal starship
 * J-Type Naboo star skiff
 * Naboo Royal Lifter
 * Royal air cruiser

Appearances



 * The Monster
 * The Starfighter Trap
 * Star Wars: Starfighter
 * 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
 * Starfighter: Crossbones
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
 * Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
 * The Clone Wars: The Valley
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows
 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Star Wars Galaxies
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Galaxies
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Non-canon appearances

 * LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga