Intermission, Part 1

Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, was giving a report with senator Padmé Amidala to the Jedi High Council at the Jedi Temple located on the planet Coruscant.

Prior to this, Anakin and Padmé journeyed toward the starship belonging to the actress Risha Synata. Aboard the vessel, Risha Synata was in the middle of a performance as a Jedi, dueling with Darth Krist-Ov. Darth Krist-Ov was portrayed by another actor, but after Krist-Ov disarmed her by knocking her lightsaber away, she gazed at the audience. Before Krist-Ov could land a blow, Risha employed "The Force" to defeat the "Sith" character.

Returning to the ship carrying Anakin and Padmé, Padmé readied herself for a party that Risha Synata had invited her to on her personal starship.

Upon arriving at the ship, Anakin and Padmé were transported via a personal vehicle, passing streets adorned with Risha Synata's film posters, each showcasing her against a forest backdrop behind a fence. A real forest, complete with gundarks, existed on the ship to flaunt Synata's extreme affluence. Anakin and Padmé then arrived at the entrance of a ballroom where the actress was being introduced to a crowd. As she approached, Padmé and Anakin greeted Synata. She expressed surprise at seeing a Jedi and suggested they visit the Madam Synata's Genius of A Thousand Faces Museum, which annoyed Padmé. Padmé, however, convinced Risha Synata to postpone their museum visit until the following day. Risha Synata then told Padmé to move aside because she was in her light.

Later, Padmé clarified the nature of the museum to Anakin. She saw it as nothing more than another way for Syanta to boast. Anakin, conversely, viewed the outing as an opportunity for himself and Padmé to enjoy a discreet romantic interlude, away from the scrutiny of the Jedi Council. Padmé concurred, requesting a kiss from Anakin.

The following morning, Anakin and Padmé toured the Thousand Faces Museum. The exhibits consisted of recreations of Risha Synata's scenes, each featuring mannequins. Padmé brushed off the historical inaccuracies as they passed a display showing Synata dressed as Padmé during her time as the Queen of Naboo. They then proceeded to a display of Jedi Council members. Unseen by them, the Grand Master Yoda mannequin activated, its eyes glowing red.

Padmé Amidala was intrigued by the unfinished painting of the Varykino, the location where Anakin and Padmé had gotten married. As Anakin and Padmé shared a tender moment, they were interrupted by the mannequin of Yoda, who exclaimed, "No getting out of it this time, Padmé!". Other mannequins also came to life, and Anakin ignited his lightsaber to protect Padmé. They both came to the realization that Risha Synata harbored resentment towards Padmé, as indicated by the mannequins. Anakin and Padmé fought off the attackers and made their escape. They dashed through the Endor and Hoth displays before seeking refuge in a diner. Padmé discovered a concealed door in the diner, and they passed through it into a new corridor as the mannequins broke into the diner. They then noticed multiple banners bearing the icon of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Beside the banners was a portrait of Risha Synata dressed as a Sith. Padmé went behind one of the banners to find the bridge of the ship and the hologram of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Tyranus.