As head of a squabbling and seemingly divided Galactic Senate, Chancellor Valorum's political vulnerability would enable the shrewd Senator Palpatine to edge him aside and take on the powerful--and potentially dangerous--role. Clad in the ornate robes of his office, this collectible debut action figure from Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace comes complete with his ceremonial staff and features a CommTech voice chip that enables him to say "The chair recognizes the Senator from the sovereign system of Naboo," and another phrase (CommTech reader available separately).