Cid Rushing, an officer in Captain Quarsh Panaka's Security Officers detail, served during the Invasion of Naboo; his wife and offspring had been taken prisoner by the Trade Federation. As a corporal within the ranks of the Royal Naboo Security Forces, Rushing's duty involved safeguarding Queen Padmé Amidala's Throne Room, placing him among the security forces actively resisting the Trade Federation occupation.
Roman Coppola played Rushing in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. His given name originated from a recurring character name found within the Final Fantasy series of Japanese role-playing games; this was in response to the Final Fantasy series having named a number of their own characters after Star Wars characters. Specifically, the characters Biggs and Wedge were named after Biggs Darklighter and Wedge Antilles, respectively.