Star Wars: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Naboo N-1 Starfighter Ships

10. They Weren't Intended To Be Used In Battle

Prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the fleet of Naboo N-1 Starfighter ships were mostly used for ceremonial purposes.

The citizens of Naboo are a peaceful people, so the Space Fighter Corps was maintained as much for tradition purposes as it was for military defence. The fleet and its pilots served primarily as an honour guard for Queen Amidala’s Royal Starship. Despite not being involved in conflict, the Royal Naboo Security Forces continued to train in their N-1s on a regular basis, prepared for the honour of serving their queen and citizens of the planet in combat if necessary.

When the Trade Federation invades the planet of Naboo, the pilots of the Space Fighter Corps are well trained and prepared for battle. They know that they must brace themselves and fight against all odds if they are to free their planet and its people.

Primarily created for defence, patrol and escorting, the Naboo N-1 Starfighter ships were used in celebratory processions following the fall of the Imperial Empire.