Murders | [s2e15] Senate

Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate.

" 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

Lolo Purs murdered Farr because she believed he was "weak" for involving Rodia in the war and for his previous (though eventually retracted) alliance with the Separatists. Viewing Guide & Lore Context Despite the killer being caught, the bill to

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. Viewing Guide & Lore Context Senator Onaconda Farr

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.

This is a rare episode where the Jedi are almost entirely absent, focusing instead on Padmé's growth as a detective and political strategist.

Padmé leads a movement to reduce military spending and halt clone production, arguing it will force a diplomatic end to the war.