- Narrator: A world under siege! The Separatists have launched a massive offensive against the planet Ryloth. A blockade of deadly battleships has cut off any support for the dwindling Republic defenses. Though they have fought valiantly with the help of Twi'lek freedom fighter Cham Syndulla, hope is fading for Jedi Master Di and his men as the droid army closes in...
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: [via hologram] You are a more experienced diplomat than the representative from Naboo who is already there.
- Bail Organa: Senator Amidala is an excellent negotiator. I am sure that...
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: [interrupting] Senator Amidala could not leave the senate. Representative Binks accompanied the shipment.