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.
