Dod, Lott

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Lott Dod

Basic Information -

Homeworld: Neimoidia
Species: Neimoidian
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Galactic Senate; Trade Federation

Movie Information -

Lott Dod was the Trade Federation representative in the Galactic Senate during the events of the siege of Naboo. A filibustering blowhard of a politician, Dod would use bureaucratic wrangling to further the Federation's aims and hinder the efforts of those who would expose their chicanery. Despite testimony to the contrary from Naboo's representatives, Dod vehemently denied any wrongdoing on the part of the Trade Federation. He demanded that an independent commission be sent to Naboo to ascertain the veracity of Queen Amidala's claims. This stalling maneuver was seconded by the delegation from Malastare, and Valorum was set to accept the suggestion. Queen Amidala countered by calling for a Vote of No Confidence that removed Valorum from his post.

Expanded Universe -

Despite his best efforts, Dod could not stop the Senate from placing stiff tariffs on outlying trade routes, an event that precipitated the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo. Dod wore the deep purple robes of a Trade Federation official, complete with a lavender supreme representative mantle, and a pointed Neimoidian senatorial miter capped with a diplomatic ploov.