Scotia Belford-Tapalo

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Scotia Belford-Tapalo was a humanoid female who served as Queen Consort of the planet Naboo as part of the Royal House of Naboo. By the Battle of Naboo[1] in 32 BBY,[2] a white statue of Belford-Tapalo that embodied Naboo's classical style stood atop the dome of the royal hangar in Theed, the capital city of the Naboo people.[1] The hangar's construction began during the reign of King Bon Tapalo.[3]

Behind the scenes

A statue of Scotia Belford-Tapalo first appeared in the 1999 prequel trilogy film, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.[4] The character was first identified in the 2025 reference book Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition.[1] The new material in the book was written by Jason Fry and Emily Shkoukani.[5]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition
  2. ↑ Star Wars: Timelines
  3. ↑ Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 24 Guide to the Galaxy: Theed: Naboo's Capital City
  4. ↑ Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
  5. ↑ BlueskyLogo Jason Fry (@jasoncfry.bsky.social) on Bluesky (post on March 8, 2025): "Just got a copy of the newly revised Star Wars: Complete Locations from DK, out Tuesday! I wrote the updates with the peerless @shkouks.bsky.social. You'll find 12 new artworks, an updated galaxy map, new and reworked planet profiles, and details and Easter eggs galore. And a glorious cover!" (backup link) (screenshot) (@shkouks.bsky.social confirmed to be Emily Shkoukani by BlueskyLogo Tarkin's Top Shelf (@tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social) on Bluesky (post on January 22, 2024): "New Episode! #296: Dawn of Rebellion with @shkouks.bsky.social and @infinata.bsky.social! Your hosts welcome Emily Shkoukani and Pablo Hidalgo to the show! They discuss the creative process behind the Visual Guide and get to know their guests with some fun #StarWars questions!📚" (backup link) (screenshot))