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The Archduke of Geonosis, Poggle the Lesser was the leader of a large colony of Geonosians living within the rocky spires of the desolate world. Poggle oversaw the production of battle droids for the Techno Union. He committed his workers to the growing Separatist cause, and hosted the first meeting of the Confederacy of Independent Systems on his world.
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Upon the discovery of Jedi and Senate spies within his domain, Poggle presided over their trial. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker were found guilty of espionage and sentenced to be executed as per Geonosian traditions. Though a dangerous misstep in diplomacy, Poggle laughed off any concerns of executing such esteemed Republic representatives. The Geonosians were weapons-builders, he reasoned; surely they would be prepared for any fallout.
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