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- "I need parts for a J-type 327 Nubian."
- ―Qui-Gon Jinn, to Watto
The Naboo Royal Starship, a modified J-type 327 Nubian starship, was the royal starship of Queen Padmé Amidala during the Invasion of Naboo. She used it to escape from the Trade Federation's occupation of Naboo, where it landed on Tatooine for repairs, before making its way to Coruscant and, eventually, back to Naboo.[3]
Normally, the ship was at Queen Amidala's disposal for formal state visits to other planetary representatives, and for royal events on Naboo. Naboo tradition encouraged the current monarch to personally name the ship, but due to the Invasion of Naboo, Amidala had more important concerns.[1]
Design
The unique spaceframe boasted a strikingly beautiful design that exemplified the philosophy of blending art and function that was seen throughout Naboo technology, and embodied the craftsmanship that prevailed during the peaceful years of the Galactic Republic. The entire ship was considered a work of art by Naboo's citizens.
The gleaming finish was made from a substance known as royal chromium, usually reserved for the ships serving Naboo's monarch. Rather than using automatons or factory equipment, the mirrored hull was crafted and hand-polished by fine artisans. The interior was made with equal care and as to be expected, was quite spacious. From fore to aft, the ship contained the luxurious royal quarters, a forward hold, a main hold with tech station and the cockpit that was accessible via turbolift. The final compartment was the throne room, where the monarch rode during journeys and received guests. All in all, the vessel literally reflected the designers' desire to create a symbol of grace and beauty.[1]
Specifications
The spaceframe was handcrafted in Theed by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps, and designed around the imported sublight engine and T-14 hyperdrive generator, both from Nubian Design Collective. Thus internally, the vessel was a J-type 327 Nubian starship, and had to use J-type 327 Nubian parts.[1][3] The vessel was equipped with powerful shields and had no offensive weaponry.[2][1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- "Stories in the Sand" — From a Certain Point of View (Appears in hologram)
Non-canon appearances
- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Exit from Endor" (In flashback(s))
Sources
- Astromech droids in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Naboo Royal Starship in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Sith Speeder in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars: Star Pilot
- Star Wars: Ships of the Galaxy
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
- Anakin Skywalker in the Databank (backup link)
- Naboo Royal Starship in the Databank (backup link)
- Padmé Amidala biography gallery in the Databank (backup link); images #3, 9, 26, 27 (of 29) (Indirect mention only)
- Sith Speeder in the Databank (backup link) (Indirect mention only)