THEED
Location: Naboo
Type: City
Owner: Royal House of Naboo
Inhabitants: Naboo citizens/ monarchy
Debut: The Phantom Menace
The crown jewel of Naboo civilization is the glorious city of Theed, built at the edge of a great plateau where the river Solleu winds its way towards a spectacular waterfall. Home of Naboo's monarchy and government, Theed has every right to be called the capital of Naboo.
Surrounded by water, the city of Theed was founded 800 years before the Battle of Naboo, and quickly became the most prominent settlement on the planet. The majestic Royal Palace was constructed there, at the edge of the plateau Theed rests on. Over time, the palace gained extra features, as each ruler had a new tower or turret built for them. King Veruna had a vast library created during his 13-year reign, while older rulers have had extra towers built, or have modified existing structures for public acclaim. Though the palace is the largest building in Theed, there are many other important locales, including the city's University, the great Triumphal Arch in front of the palace, and the Theed hangar, located across the river from the palace. The Solleu itself forks through Theed, culminating in numerous waterfalls that stretch across the cliff face behind the palace - with the largest being the Virdugo Plunge, to the side of the royal hangars. Due to Naboo's porus core, tunnels connect the Solleu to the planet's core and through to the other side of the planet. Tunnels beneath Theed also serve as secret passageways to much of the city.
These passageways were used during the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Viceroy Nute Gunray mobilized his forces against Theed, and captured it with relative ease. However, Queen Amidala managed to evade her captors, and soon returned with a plan to retake Theed. Using the underground tunnels, she managed to get near the palace, where she held Gunray hostage in her throne room. After her victory, a grand parade was held in Theed's large plaza. However, some time later this plaza was remade into a vast circular courtyard, as Trade Federation tanks had left parts of the old courtyard blasted and wrecked. At this time, the Gungans had also merged into the Naboo culture after years of seperation; many could be seen conversing among the Naboo, living together in peace. |
