*The young Queen of Naboo sat on an upper porch of the ancient Royal Palace, looking out over the majestic city of Theed at sunset. The brightly painted roofs and walls of the sit caught the sun's last rays and reflected them in a thousand shades of gold, filtering down through the trees and drawing fantastic shapes and patterns on the cobble-stoned streets. The early fall air was fresh and slightly crisp, and at this level above the city, silence reined.*

*Adrianna reached for a small glass that stood on a tiny glass table beside her, and took a sip. Then, leaning back in her reclining chair and letting out a contented sigh, she turned to Captain Thule, head of the RNSF and one of her closest military advisers.* "Captain, all the news that Senator Naberrie has sent us so far concerning the formation of a new Galactic Republic has been very positive, and I didn't hesitate for a moment to recommit Naboo to the efforts. But I wanted to make sure that you were of the same mind. Senator Naberrie has informed me that they are to vote tomorrow on the formation of a military council to coordinate the Republic's armed forces."

=Captain Thule=


"Thank you Captain." *Andrianna's eyes strayed to the cityscape once more, still alight with the sun's last evening rays and her voice became very soft.* "Isn't it pretty? This is my favorite time of the day."