The troops, along with Master Yoda, were a glimmer of hope. Yoda's instructions, "Around the survivors a perimeter create." lead to firing of weapons from the sides of the swoops as well as the rescue of the Jedi and Padmé, the transports landing in the middle and allowing them to dash onto the closest vehicle before taking off in pursuit of Count Dooku.
Padmé was on a transport with Anakin, Obi-Wan, and a spattering of clone troops. The presense of a very familiar looking person, amidst the white helmeted soldiers, startled her. "Satine?" But what would the Grand Duchess of Mandalore be doing amidst their rescuers?