#sanandrassa

Trying to work out the timeline that allows King Veruna of Naboo to exist in canon. He's been mentioned already in a few canon sources (mostly reference books, but indirectly in the novel Tarkin, where Grand Moff Tarkin mentions a conversation with Emperor Palpatine from "20 yrs ago" about a Naboo king).

If we take it literally, with Tarkin taking place in 14 BBY, that would put the time he had the conversation at 34 BBY, 2 years before Episode I. Queen's Peril by EK Johnston establishes Queen Sanandrassa as ruling for one two-year term in 34 BBY, preceding Amidala.

But Veruna can't be the King of Naboo before Sanandrassa either, because Queen's Shadow by EK Johnston establishes that Queen Réillata reigned before Sanandrassa for one two-year term. So Veruna can't be King before 36 BBY.

But Veruna can't be king before Réillata either, because Master & Apprentice by Claudia Grey establishes that the Queen of Naboo is named Ameé. Master & Apprentice occurs in 40 BBY, so if Ameé served two full year terms that would come to 36 BBY when Réillata is elected.

But Veruna can't be king before Ameé either, because Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott, names a Queen Ekay of Naboo. Star Wars Timelines shows her reign as being from 44-40 BBY.

Another note in Star Wars Timelines says "Amid concerns about the corrosive effects of dynasties, the Naboo Reformations limit monarchs to a maximum of two two-year terms".

This could fit in with Veruna's Legends description of having a 13-year reign. He would have possibly been in the 7th two-year term at this point, meaning he first came to power in 57 BBY.

This timeframe would also fit with characters who were elected to their positions during Veruna's reign in Legends, still fitting in canon. Palpatine to the Senate in 52 BBY (during Veruna's 5th year), and Sio Bibble as Governor (no date given in either Legends or Canon).

Captain Panaka was also said to have been elevated to Captain following Veruna's abdication, which would still fit his age range too, being in his 40s during Episode I, would put him at age 28 at youngest.

So the timeline of rulers might be:

Veruna (57-44 BBY) - abdicates in first year of 7th term (13 years) - Naboo Reformations limits monarchical terms to 2 maximum

Ekay (44-40) - 2 terms (4 years)

Ameé (40-36) - 2 terms (4 years)

Réillata (36-34) - 1 term (2 years)

Sanandrassa (34-32) - 1 term (2 years)

Amidala (32-28) - 2 terms (4 years)

Réillata (28-26) - 1 term (2 years)

Jamillia (26-22) - 2 term (4 years)

Neyutnee (22-20) - 1 term (2 years)

Apailana (20-18) - 1 term (2 years)

Sanandrassa - The Isolationist Queen

The lady is seen as a controversial figure. She favoured a policy of isolationism, due to that the culture on the Naboo alone flourished, for which many were grateful. But the similar number of citizens resented her, as Sanandrassa preferred remaining apart from the affairs of other planets in the sector, which also put a negative mark on her reign and the life of her subjects.

The painter was clearly favouring the Queen, as she was presented in all royal regalia, the angelic glow around her face and among objects connected with the Naboo culture - We have a statue of Shiraya, a wish globe,  the royal crest on the curtain, Sanandrassa wears jewellery with Naboo symbols and the loom in the right corner, was added as she planned to open a school for weavers.

A wish globe is also an interesting element, as it looks different than an usual device. A keen viewer could notice that the core globe was replaced with a replica of Naboo itself. So, as the wish globe was capable of creating seemingly sourceless light, so the painter saw the Queen as the light bringer and a protector of her home planet. 

Unfortunately, even if the painter wanted to show all glory of Sanandrassa, the Queen was remembered mostly as the one who preceded Padmé Amidala on the throne, to whom, hardly any ruler in coming years could stand up.

Queen Amidala | Queen Jamilia | Queen Neeyutnee | Queen Apailana | Sosha Soruna | Queen Réillata | Queen Mairayni | Queen Sanandrassa | Queen Kylantha | Sabé - The Decoy Queen | Queen Yram | Queen Dalné | The Gungan-Naboo War Queen of Naboo | Queen of Naboo from the New Republic | King Jafan I Star Tours Queen of Naboo | King Veruna | The First Queen of Naboo | King Tapalo | Queen Ameé | Queen Ekay | King Jafan III | The Queen of beaded emblems | King Narmlé | Queen of Naboo from High Republic | Queen Elsinoré den Tasia

Send me idea for next painting or Queen :)