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[Star Wars:TPM] What is the cannon reason for the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo?


Why is the trade federation blockading the Naboo planet?


2.What is the Trade Federation gaining for helping the Sith Lords blockade Naboo?


3.Why dose the Trade Federation have such a large army?
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Space taxes on space trade routes.  The Trade Federation handled the movement of goods all across the Republic so those taxes would cut into their bottom line.  The Trade Federation has a large army to protect their ships and planetary interests.