Trade Federation

The Trade Federation was a galactic corporate and political federation (and later a territory of the Confederacy of Independent Systems) that grew to dominate entire planets, such as Cato Neimoidia.

The Federation had a representation in the Galactic Senate and also it's own army, which was produced by the Techno Union and the Geonosians. In the year 32 BBY, the Federation invaded and occupied the planet Naboo, which started a brief war. The Federation ultimately lost the war, but retained their power.

In 22 BBY, the Federation joined the Confederacy of Independent Systems, merging its army with others who had joined the Confederacy. It participated in the Clone Wars as part of the CIS. The Federation was dissolved in 19 BBY after the execution of its leaders on the planet Mustafar at the end of the Clone Wars.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
 * Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith