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[Star Wars] Why did the Trade Federation listen to Sideous in the first place.

How did Sideous become respectable enough for the Trade Federation to listen to him? He seems to be a weird guy in a hood at first glance and can't openly say he is Senator of Naboo or has control over Damask Holdings.
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No joke in Legends Sidious sent a mid level trade federation guy a parot that was ultra rare.  Then sent maul to kill off the higher ups promoting the parot loving Nute Gunray into a controllable but high up position.  One has to admit old Sheev atleast has style.