Sabé (pronounced /sɑ'beɪ/), formerly known as Tsabin, was a human
female who hailed from the planet Naboo during the late
era of the Galactic Republic. Serving as a handmaiden in the Royal
House of Naboo, Sabé was duty-bound to protect
Queen Padmé Amidala—the elected ruler of the
people of Naboo—against any threat. As such, she impersonated Amidala during the Invasion of Naboo in order to keep her safe from the Trade Federation, and continued to do so after the
queen and her royal retinue were rescued by the Jedi ambassadors Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was only when Amidala herself personally requested the help of Boss Rugor Nass and his Gungan warriors that Sabé'
s disguise was revealed. Sabé proved instrumental in ending the ensuing Battle of Naboo, diverting Nute Gunray's battle droids to allow Amidala and her Royal Naboo Security Forces the opportunity to capture the Federation Viceroy.
