#veruna

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)

The Corrupted King Ars Veruna

Ars Veruna served as the king of Naboo at 46–33 BBY.

He was presented in red royal colours and we can also see a Naboo royal crest on the red curtain, underlining his position.

Veruna's reign, although it coincided with the opening up of Naboo to the outside galaxy (and was marked by the construction of Kwilaan Starport in the city of Keren, a holo of it is seen on the left and he established a vast royal library collection in a tower at the back of the Theed Royal Palace, symbolised by books on the right), was not fondly remembered by the people of Naboo. As a result, legislation that limited monarchs to two four-year terms was passed. Ironically, Veruna was succeeded by the popular Queen Amidala, who won popular support enough to serve past the two established terms, though she ultimately refused.

A proponent of Naboo's greater integration with the rest of the galaxy, Veruna's political career was heavily financed and guided by Hego Damask II, secretly the Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Plagueis. Veruna was dogged by accusations of corruption in the final year of his reign and ultimately clashed with Plagueis. Veruna formed an alliance with Gardulla the Hutt, the Bando Gora, and Black Sun in an effort to salvage his position and to assassinate Plagueis. (All of those 'associates' are seen on left, the painter also added Nute Gunray.) However, the assassination attempt failed, and terrified of retribution, Veruna abdicated and fled into hiding. Tracked down by Plagueis, Veruna was murdered by him shortly afterwards.

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