This had to be the worst kept Secret in the galaxy.
Anakin blatantly takes R2 in to combat, and anyone calling on the distinguished senator from Naboo is greeted by C-3P0.
Palpatine knew, Organa probably knew, Yoda must have known, and Obi-Wan?
Anakin: What did Obi-Wan want?
Padmé: He is worried about you.
Anakin: So why did come here?
As to the “penalty” should they finely fess up?
I imagine, a mandatory sabbatical, after which, a fresh evaluation.
It is never fully explained what taboo exactly they are braking? Obviously Padawans are not supposed to merry (I think we can all agree on that) and any marriage that would create a conflict of interests, like oh say merreing a senator would not be approved of.
Padmé’s statement in AOTC “You are training to become a Jedi, I am a senator” would indicate that may be the primary problem.
So why did Padmé not just resign from the senate? I guess she thought the Republic needed her. Needed her to do what? Leave Jar Jar to plunge the Galaxy…..but I digress.
It must be presumed that at some point Jedi are allowed/encouraged to merry, since they are harvested from a specific gene pool, it is only equitable (and wise) to return some.
As for emotional attachment?
Obi-Wan: You are my brother Anakin!
The Master/Padawan relationship can be as intense as mirage, its what you do with it that can be a problem.
This post has been edited by Tpolg: 21 June 2005 - 04:49 PM