What / When is the ‘Defense of Naboo’ Special Event

Please read the Road Ahead again.

"Phantom Menace Episode 1 - Battle for Naboo Raid
What better way to celebrate The Phantom Menace’s 25th Anniversary than with an iconic battle on the planet of Naboo! We are excited to give you all an early read-in and look at the next Raid and the direction we are looking to go while we build out our Episode 1 SWGOH adventure. You and your Guild will find yourselves in the middle of conflict, participating in the Battle for Naboo against waves of Battle Droids with no end in sight! Will you be able to sustain all that fire power? Gear up your Gungans who will give you your best chance of survival and maximum point potential! Our initial target date for this is around summertime, but we will keep you folks posted as we get closer to launch.
Next - a word from the design lead for this raid!
What has it been like working on the Raid?
I enjoy making events with narrative opportunities, like the Territory Battle and the Jedi Knight Cal’s Hero Journey, so working on the Raid has been a lot of fun. We’re trying to really nail that feeling of nostalgia and excitement that comes with watching the Battle for Naboo – do you remember the first time you saw those battle droids unload from the transports?
What are some characters/Factions that may be required?
While the Raid is still in production and nothing is finalized, we are currently leaning towards subsets of characters found in these factions: Galactic Republic, Jedi, Separatists, and, of course, Gungans. In ‘Battle for Naboo’, the Gungans with Jar Jar Binks on their side will give you the best opportunity to be successful in the Raid. The Gungans will be featured as a faction inside the Battle for Naboo Raid, much like Jabba the Hutt was for the ‘Krayt Dragon Hunt’ and Leia Organa was for the Speeder Bike Pursuit Raid. When we get closer to Raid Launch, we will be sure to communicate with you the final details so you and your Guild can be prepared for action!"

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"LordDirt;c-2462293" wrote:
Please read the Road Ahead again.

Please read my post again.

The Road Ahead talks about the raid called "Battle for Naboo". The newsletter talks about a special event called "Defense of Naboo" where you can "collect STAP (Single-Trooper Aerial Platform Droid unit), Boss Nass, and Captain Tarpals for your squad!". You aren't going to be collecting those characters in the raid.

"Speaking of the Battle for Naboo Raid, here comes an awesome new faction, Gungans!
A word from the design lead for The Gungan faction:
Gungans rarely left their home planet of Naboo, and because of this they were exceptionally proud and protective of their home. We wanted this faction to represent that moment in The Phantom Menace of them standing steady on the battlefield as the Trade Federation invasion unfolds in front of them. The Gungan team will have significant upfront power from their Shield Generator to defend against any would-be attackers. While much of the team works in an orderly fashion, there is a member that may cause a bit of disarray to the battleplans.
Who are the Gungans?
Boss Nass - A boisterous Leader who commands the Gungans of Otoh Gunga with pride and utilizes their unique technology to achieve victory. Boss Nass’ Shield Generator will provide Gungans a way to avoid damage early on in the fight.
Captain Tarpals - Decisive attacker that sets up his teammates for success and inflicts sizable damage to the enemies.
Gungan Boomadier - Versatile attacker that capitalizes on enemy debuffs and ramps damage while using abilities when the Shield Generator is up.
Gungan Phalanx - A stout tank that is willing to assist his allies in need and provide coverage with his shield.
New Legendary Unit:
Jar Jar Binks - A Gungan Support who isn’t afraid to interject into the battle and offer his own, how should we say this, brand of help…confounding the enemy. Since Jar Jar is a Legendary Unit, you will need the other 4 Gungans to unlock him.
With Jar Jar Binks on their side, the Gungans will do great work and cause a bit of Chaos during the Battle for Naboo Raid, so be sure to gear them up and utilize the shield generator.
Kit reveals and how to obtain these characters will be provided in their usual cadence, so stay tuned for more information!"

"LordDirt;c-2462306" wrote:
"Speaking of the Battle for Naboo Raid, here comes an awesome new faction, Gungans!

... you keep quoting the RA, but it doesn't mention the special event from the newsletter, so maybe just tell us what you're wanting us to see?

The event is for each Gungan release.

"LordDirt;c-2462308" wrote:
The event is for each Gungan release.

Not so sure about that. The Marquee events are called "Battlefield: Naboo" not "Defense of Naboo".

Ok, keep waiting then

STAP is also critically not a Gungan.

"skywhopper;c-2462315" wrote:
STAP is also critically not a Gungan.

That's on him. He could be if he tried hard enough and believed in himself.

"DonPuto;c-2462328" wrote:

"skywhopper;c-2462315" wrote:
STAP is also critically not a Gungan.

That's on him. He could be if he tried hard enough and believed in himself.

Perhaps if he pulled himself up by whatever the Gungan equivalent of bootstraps is.