When the Battle of Naboo broke out, Panaka was in his customary position, fighting beside Amidala and helping her capture Nute Gunray. Coupled with the destruction of the Droid Control Ship and the defeat of the Federation's droid armies, freed the planet Naboo from the blockade. Panaka himself remained loyal to the leaders of Naboo, and remained on the planet to supervise the protection for Queen Jamillia. Later, after the Clone Wars and the advent of Emperor Palpatine's New Order, it was believed that Panaka became a political figure, accepting the title and position of Moff while remaining loyal to Palpatine. It was also believed that it was Panaka who provided Palpatine with information on the secret marriage of Padme' and Anakin Skywalker.