11. Retaking the Theed Palace and Blowing Stuff Up

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Third Person POV

Anakin, Aris and the pilot of the ship sit in the cockpit of the Naboo spacecraft.

"Those are the forward stabilizers," the pilot points towards them.

"And those two control the pitch?" Aris asks, pointing at some other stuff.

"You catch on pretty quick," the pilot says.

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Two handmaidens stand behind the Queen as Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Jar Jar and Captain Panaka walk up to her.

"As soon as we land the Federation will arrest you, and force you to sign the treaty," Captain Panaka says.

"I agree. I'm not sure what you wish to accomplish by this," Qui-Gon says.

"I will take back what's ours," Queen Amidala says firmly.

"There are too few of us, Your Highness. We have no army," Captain Panaka is probably telling the truth.

"And I can only protect you. I cannot fight a war for you," Qui-Gon continues.

"Jar Jar Binks!" Queen Amidala calls.

Jar Jar looks around, seeming very puzzled.

"Mesa, Your Highness?"

"Yes. I need your help."

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The Naboo spacecraft speeds towards the blue planet of Naboo. Obi-Wan, the pilot and Captain Panaka are in the cockpit, looking at the battleship coming into view.

"I have one battleship on my scope," the pilot reports.

Obi-Wan takes a look and then says,"It's a droid control ship."

"They've probably spotted us," Captain Panaka says.

"We haven't much time."

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The Naboo spacecraft lands deep in the thick, lush forest of Naboo.

Obi-Wan walks up to Qui-Gon as the other people continue to unload the spacecraft and people come out.

"Jar Jar is on his way to the Gungan city, Master," Obi-Wan reports.

Qui-Gon looks like he is thinking as he replies,"Good."

"Do you think the Queen's idea will work?"

"The Gungans will not easily be swayed, and we cannot use our power to help her."

"I'm...I'm sorry for my behavior, Master. It is not my place to disagree with you about the boy,  and I am grateful you think I am ready to take the trials," Obi-Wan apologizes.

Qui-Gon looks at him for a long moment.

"You've been a good apprentice, Obi-Wan, and you're a much wiser man than I am. I foresee you will become a great Jedi Knight."

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Jar Jar exits the lake where the Gungan city is and walks towards everyone.

"Dare-sa nobody dare. Da Gungan city is diserted. Some kinda fight, mesa tinks," Jar Jar says.

"Do you think they have been taken to camps?" Obi-Wan asks.

"More likely they were wiped out," Captain Panaka says.

"Mesa no tink so."

"Do you know where they are, Jar Jar?" Qui-Gon asks.

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