Riyo Chuchi

"To die for one's people is a great sacrifice. To live for one's people, an even greater sacrifice... I choose to live for my people. What do you choose?"

- Riyo Chuchi to Thi-Sen

Riyo Chuchi was a female Pantoran who represented Pantora in the Galactic Senate of the Republic. She was good friends with Senator Padmé Amidala and Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano.

Trespass
During the early years of the Clone Wars, she accompanied Chairman Chi Cho and Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Snow troopers, and another Pantora Senator to a deserted Republic outpost on the glacier of Orto Plutonia, which belonged to the Pantorans. When Kenobi and Skywalker, along with CaptainRex and several Snow troopers, found a deserted Separatist outpost, they also found clues that natives lived here. The natives were called "Talz," the beings who had lived there for centuries. Cho was furious and declared war on them for invading Pantoran territory, despite Chuchi and the Jedi insisting that the land belonged to the Talz. Chuchi was later granted authority by the Pantoran Assembly to overrule Cho. Chuchi ended the war by making peace with the Talz leader, Thi-Sen. She then returned to Coruscant with the Republic forces.

Sphere of Influence
Chuchi later served as the new Chairman of the Pantorans, Baron Papanoida. When the Trade Federation blockaded Pantora for not paying its debt, Papanoida sent Chuchi to protest in the Senate. She and Senator Lott Dod had a debate, and Chuchi demanded that the Senate helped the Pantorans. Senator Amidala then confronted Chuchi and said not to accept any form of help from the Separatists. When Chuchi went to see Papanoida and Ion, Ion reported that the Pantorans were rallying to leave the Republic and join Count Dooku's Separatists. Later, it was discovered that someone kidnapped Papanoida's daughters. Chuchi and Ahsoka Tano went to the Trade Federation blockade ship to discuss agreements and terms with the Federation. In truth, they went there to see if Papanoida's daughters were held on board as hostages. Exploring the ship, they finally found one of the Chairman's daughters. Chuchi blackmailed the Federation officials, stating that she would reveal the Trade Federation's secret of holding one of Papanoida's daughter's hostage to the Senate if they didn't remove the blockade. This ultimately led to Papanoida reuniting with his family, and the Trade Federation blockade ends.

Personality and traits
"I dare because you claim to have no involvement and, yet, here stands the Chairman's daughter on your ship held by your administrator! Ah, I understand your position but I doubt the rest of the Senate will." "Blackmail!"

- Riyo Chuchi, blackmailing a Trade Federation official

Riyo Chuchi was one of the youngest female Senators serving in the Galactic Senate. Idealistic due to her inexperience and age, Chuchi often looked to Chi Cho to make decisions, not daring to engage in open negotiations properly. Despite her initial timid personality, Chuchi constantly attempted to reason with Chi Cho but without success due to the Chairman's arrogance. After the events on Orto Plutonia, Chuchi gained more confidence in herself and her abilities. She even managed to successfully blackmail a Trade Federation official into lifting the blockade of Pantora.

Behind the Scenes

 * Jennifer Hale voices riyo Chuchi.
 * Chuchi's appearance is based on the concept art pieces that were meant for Padmé Amidala.

Appearances

 * "Trespass" First appearance
 * "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back"
 * "Senate Spy"
 * "Lightsaber Lost"
 * "Duchess of Mandalore"
 * "Sphere of Influence"
 * "Hostage Crisis"
 * "Pursuit of Peace"
 * "Senate Murders"
 * "The Rise of Clovis"
 * "Crisis at the Heart"