- The Queen receives a message from the Governor. He informs her people are dying and begs her to meet the Trade Federation's demands.
- Obi-Wan warns her it's a trick and not to make contact.
- On Coruscant, Darth Maul tells his master the trace came from Tatooine. Darth Sidious tells him to take the Jedi first, saying they will be no match for his apprentice.