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Seeds of Rebellion
Cut from the finished film was a subplot involving Padmé, Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and many other Senators who had become wary of Chancellor Palpatine's sweeping political changes during the Clone Wars.
Together they formed the "Delegation of 2000"; Senators united in their stance against Palpatine's conduct. The Delegation planned to present Palpatine with a petition formally requesting he return his emergency powers to the Senate following the resolution of the war.
The meeting in Padmé's apartment was the second scene in the rebellion story arc. In this scene Threepio serves drinks to the Senators who are continuing their talks about forming an alliance against Palpatine. Padmé wishes to consult the Jedi on the matter (mainly Anakin), but the other Senators feel it would be unwise and discourage her from doing so.
Below is the excerpt from the "ROTS Illustrated Screenplay" E-book...
INT. CORUSCANT - PADMÉ'S APARTMENT - DAY
PADMÉ, MON MOTHMA, and five other Senators (BANA BREEMU, FANG ZAR, CHI EEKWAY, GIDDEAN DANU, BAIL ORGANA)
sit in Padmé's living room. C-3PO serves drinks to the guests.
PADMÉ
We cannot let this turn into another war.
BAIL ORGANA
Absolutely, that is the last thing we want.
MON MOTHMA
We are hoping to form an alliance in the Senate to stop the Chancellor from further subverting the constitution, that's all.
PADMÉ
I know a Jedi I feel it would be wise to consult.
BANA BREEMU
That would be dangerous.
MON MOTHMA
We don't know where the Jedi stand in all this.
PADMÉ
I only wish to discuss this with one...one I trust.
GIDDEAN DANU
Going against the Chancellor without the support of the Jedi is risky.
PADMÉ
The Jedi aren't any happier with the situation than we are...
CHI EEKWAY
Patience, Senator.
FANG ZAR
We have so many Senators on our side, surely that will persuade the Chancellor.
BANA BREEMU
When you present the "petition of the two thousand" to the Chancellor, things may change.
BAIL ORGANA
Let us see what we can accomplish in the Senate, before we include the Jedi.
PADMÉ takes a deep breath in frustration and disappointment.
Sources:
-Illustrated Screenplay E-Book.
-ROTS DVD: Screencaps.
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