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The Battle of Grassy Plains (32 BBY) was the climactic battle that the Gungan Grand Army fought for Naboo against Trade Federation battle droids that had forcibly occupied Naboo during the Invasion of Naboo. It is often called the Battle of Naboo.

The battle served as a diversion for Queen Amidala, who planned to strike at Federation-controlled Theed, and needed the main Federation force drawn away from the city. Viceroy Nute Gunray ordered the main army away from Theed to deal with the threat, leaving a security force that was minuscule by comparison to defend Theed. The Gungans fought for several hours; however, they were swiftly routed by OOM-9's forces, and were tactically defeated. However, the destruction of the Droid Control Ship by Anakin Skywalker caused the Federation army to deactivate, and resulting in a final Gungan victory.