Padmé leads a movement to reduce military spending and halt clone production, arguing it will force a diplomatic end to the war.
Lieutenant Tan Divo is assigned to the case. His abrasive, seemingly incompetent approach frustrates Padmé, prompting her to investigate independently.
" Senate Murders " ( Season 2, Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars ) is a political thriller that deviates from the typical battlefield action to focus on the intrigue of the Galactic Senate. [S2E15] Senate Murders
Senator Onaconda Farr dies suddenly after a toast. Suspicion initially falls on political rivals like Mee Deechi (Umbara) and Halle Burtoni (Kamino), who both benefit from increased troop production.
After her mentor, Senator Onaconda Farr, is poisoned, Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa launch a private investigation into the corrupt heart of the Republic. Padmé leads a movement to reduce military spending
It is revealed that the poison was specifically keyed to Rodian physiology. Since both the victim (Farr) and his assistant, Lolo Purs , are Rodians—but only Farr died—Padmé realizes Lolo faked being poisoned.
Political corruption, the cost of war vs. diplomacy, and the moral ambiguity of the Senate. Genre: Murder Mystery / Political Drama. Essential Plot Points " Senate Murders " ( Season 2, Episode
Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate.