About this episode

This episode explores the rise of the Trade Federation in Star Wars, detailing its transformation from a shipping mediator to a powerful megacorporation.

Trace the rise of the Trade Federation in Star Wars — from its humble origins as a Republic-chartered shipping mediator in 350 BBY to a galaxy-spanning megacorporation with its own droid army and Senate seat. We cover the Stark Hyperspace War, the Neimoidian takeover under Viceroy Nute Gunray, the secret alliance with Darth Sidious, and the events that set the stage for the Invasion of Naboo. Explore how commerce became conquest in the Expanded Universe, and how a trade cartel helped bring down the Galactic Republic.

Topics covered

• Trade Federation
• Star Wars history
• galactic politics
• commerce and conquest
• Expanded Universe
• Invasion of Naboo

Keywords

• Trade Federation
• Nute Gunray
• Darth Sidious
• Stark Hyperspace War
• galactic politics
• Invasion of Naboo
• Expanded Universe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trade Federation

Places: Naboo

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