

This early story concept had Chairman Cho conspiring with Sib Canay in the kidnapping plot, trading Pantora's allegiance to the Separatists in exchange for sovereign control over Orto Plutonia.The original draft of this episode took place before "Trespass" with Chairman Chi Cho appearing prior to his death, while Papanoida served merely as an envoy of the Pantoran assembly."Sphere of Influence" is the sequel to the Season 1 episode "Trespass.".

Battle of Orto Plutonia (Appears in flashback(s)).Orto Plutonia (Appears in flashback(s)).Riyo Chuchi's office (First appearance).Unidentified Neimoidian Envoy (First appearance).Chi Eekway Papanoida (First appearance).Che Amanwe Papanoida (First appearance).Meredith Salenger as Che Amanwe Papanoida / Twi'lek Dancer #2.Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker / Neimoidian Guard.Nika Futterman as Chi Eekway Papanoida / TC-70.Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano / Twi'lek Dancer #1.Tan Divo / Greedo / Trade Federation Envoy Corey Burton as Chairman Papanoida / Count Dooku / Sib Canay.Jennifer Hale as Senator Chuchi / Trella Bare'Ah.Ahsoka must team up with the Senator from Pantora, Riyo Chuchi, to aid the new chairman in recovering his family before the Trade Federation can unduly influence the future of his planet. Chairman Papanoida's family is kidnapped and held for ransom.
