LA Lore Contest 2023

Librarians Assembly Feb 2023 Lore Contest Winner

1st place

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Article Title/Topic: Riyo Chuchi (FEBRUARY 2023 CONTEST)

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Riyo Chuchi is a female Pantoran politician who served as the Senator of Pantora in the Galactic Senate during the Clone Wars. Chuchi was known for her diplomatic skills and worked closely with the Jedi Order to resolve conflicts and maintain peace within the Republic. 

Chuchi was a senator because she was elected by the people of her home planet, Pantora, to represent them in the Galactic Senate of the Republic. As a skilled diplomat and politician, Chuchi was able to effectively represent the interests of her people and negotiate on their behalf with other members of the Senate. This made her a valuable asset to the Republic during the Clone Wars, a time of great political upheaval and conflict. 

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Riyo Chuchi was born on the planet Pantora, which was located in the Outer Rim of the galaxy. Pantorans are a blue-skinned humanoid species known for their diplomatic and political skills, and Chuchi was no exception. 

Chuchi began her political career as an aide to Senator Papanoida, the representative of Pantora in the Galactic Senate. When Papanoida was killed during the Clone Wars, Chuchi was appointed to fill his seat. She quickly made a name for herself as a skilled negotiator and politician, earning the respect of her fellow Senators and the Jedi Order. 

During her time in the Senate, Chuchi worked closely with the Jedi, particularly Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano, to resolve conflicts and maintain peace within the Republic. She was involved in negotiations with the Trade Federation over the blockade of Pantora, and also helped broker peace between the warring factions on the planet Orto Plutonia. 

Chuchi’s career in the senate was cut short when the Republic was transformed into the Galactic Empire at the end of the Clone Wars. The Empire abolished the Senate and centralized power in the hands of the Emperor. Chuchi’s fate during the early days of the Empire is unknown, but it is likely that she went into hiding or was arrested by Imperial forces.

She was also one of the Senators who stood up against Admiral Rampart concerning the future and care for the soon discharged Clone troopers. 

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Ryo Chuchi had several notable achievements during her time as a Senator. Some of her significant accomplishments include: 

• Negotiating an end to the blockade of Pantora. During the Trade Federation blockade in Pantora in an attempt to force the planet to join the Separatist movement, Chuchi used her diplomatic skills to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. 

• Brokering peace on Orto Plutonia: Chuchi was instrumental in brokering a peace agreement between the Talz and the Pantorans on the planet Orto Plutonia. She worked with the Jedi and other Senators to find a solution that would be acceptable to both sides and prevent further bloodshed.

• Standing up to corruption: Chuchi was not afraid to stand up to corrupt politicians, even when it put her own safety at risk. She exposed Senator Lott Dod’s bribery of the Pantoran Council and helped bring him to justice. 

• Building relationships: Chuchi had a talent for building relationships with other Senators and members of the Jedi Order. She worked closely with Ahsoka Tano and other Jedi to resolve conflicts and maintain peace within the Republic.

• Representing Pantora with honor: Above all, Chuchi was a skilled representative of her home planet, Pantora. She was respected by her fellow Senators and known for her honesty and integrity. 

• Attempt to aid the Clones: Her interactions with the clones were limited, but she did take steps to help them when she could. Chuchi advocated for the clones’ well-being when they were being used as leverage in negotiations between the Republic and the Separatists. She also advocated for the clones’ well-being during the debate of the clones’ ultimate discharge, and began working with the Bad Batch and Senator Bail Organa to come through, ultimately the plans had failed and they instead gave Emperor Palpatine political advantage to remove the clones’ and replace them with the imperial stormtroopers, an army made out of the empire’s own citizens.

Overall, Riyo Chuchi’s achievements demonstrate her dedication to diplomacy, peace and justice. She was a valuable asset to the Republic during the Clone Wars and made a lasting impact on the galaxy. ¨

While she may not have had a direct impact on the clones’ daily lives, her actions showed that she recognized their humanity and the sacrifices they were making in the service of the Republic. 

Librarians Assembly Lore Contest 2023

2nd Place

ROBLOX Username: VicturiaDius

ROBLOX User ID: 39091003

Article Title/Topic: Riyo Chuchi

General Information: Riyo Chuchi is a Pantoran female with blue skin and white hair. She typically wears a flowing blue and white dress, which is a traditional outfit worn by Pantoran politicians. Her eyes are large and dark, and she has distinctive facial markings, including a small dot on her forehead and a series of white dots on her cheeks.

History/Background: Riyo Chuchi was born on the planet Pantora, which is located in the Outer Rim of the galaxy. She grew up in a politically active family, and her parents instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to public service. Chuchi eventually became interested in politics herself, and she pursued a career in the Pantoran government. Chuchi rose through the ranks of Pantoran politics and eventually became a member of the Galactic Senate, representing her planet in the Republic government on Coruscant. 

During the Clone Wars, Chuchi became a prominent figure in the Republic Senate, and she often worked closely with the Jedi and the clone troopers to protect her planet and its people from the threat of the Separatist army. Chuchi's experiences during the Clone Wars taught her many valuable lessons about leadership, diplomacy, and the costs of war. She saw firsthand the devastating impact of the conflict on the people of the galaxy, and she worked tirelessly to find ways to promote peace and reconciliation. 

After the Clone Wars ended and the Galactic Empire was established, Chuchi continued to serve in the Imperial Senate, but she found it increasingly difficult to maintain her principles and her commitment to the well-being of her people. Eventually, she resigned from the Senate and retired to her home planet of Pantora, where she continued to work for the betterment of her community.

Additional Information:  In addition to her work as a senator and diplomat, Riyo Chuchi is known for her compassion and empathy. She often showed concern for the welfare of others, even those who were not from her own planet or species. She helps rescue a group of Twi'lek slaves from a Separatist stronghold, despite the risks involved.

Chuchi also demonstrated a willingness to learn from her mistakes and to listen to others, even those who disagreed with her. In another episode of the series, she initially resists working with Ahsoka Tano and a group of young Padawans, but eventually comes to appreciate their contributions and develops a mutual respect with them.