Jar Jar Binks (ROTS)

Jar Jar Binks was the first Gungan to represent his people in the Galactic Senate, first serving as a Junior Representative along with Senator Padmé Amidala.

Blockade on Naboo
In 32 BBY, Binks went out foraging for food, when he stumbled across OOM-9's Trade Federation invasion force. Panicking, he bumped into Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn who immediately saved his life. He thanked Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and insisted on following Jinn, much to the Jedi's annoyance. Binks suggested that they go to Otoh Gunga, his old home, but quickly regretted mentioning it. The Jedi persuaded him to take them there, but Binks rightly feared for his life. Upon reaching Otoh Gunga, he was arrested by his old friend, Tarpals, and brought before Nass. The Jedi bartered with Nass, and persuaded him to provide them with transportation to Theed. Following that, Nass sentenced Binks to death, but Jinn quickly interceded, citing that Binks's life belonged to him, due to the Gungan life debt system. Nass had Binks freed and sent along with the Jedi to Theed. Binks was dismayed over the fact that he had to tag along with the Jedi, but he figured that he had a higher chance of survival with them than in Otoh Gunga.

Upon reaching Federation-occupied Theed, Binks watched as the Jedi rescued the Queen, and escorted her to safety. Binks was interested on leaving the planet because it was his first time.

Tatooine
Upon reaching Tatooine, Jinn, Binks, Amidala (disguised as a handmaiden), and R2-D2 ventured into the city of Mos Espa in search of new parts for the ship. In the city, Binks crossed paths with Sebulba, a thug who threatened to beat Binks to a pulp. Only the timely intervention of Skywalker saved him. Binks was more than willing to help in the enterprise, offering to perform maintenance on Anakin's podracer. Whether or not his efforts were of any help was irrelevant; Skywalker appreciated the assistance. Binks was thrilled when Skywalker won, mostly at the prospect of being able to leave the inhospitable Tatooine.

Arriving to Corusant
Binks was out of his depth when he arrived to Corusant. He chose to stay in the ship if someone was willing to take him home. He explained to Anankin that he is not quite use to been in a large city like this. His chance came when Amidala was refused aid in the Senate, and decided to take matters into her own hands. She formulated a plan, based on Binks's mention of a Gungan Grand Army, and decided to take the fight to the Federation.

The Second Battle of Theed
Making peace with Boss Nass, Binks was promoted as general of the Gungan army and led them to the Great Grass Plains, where, on General Ceel's order, they would wait for OOM-9.