In Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, we see the moment where Luke defeats Darth Vader and confronts Palpatine.
However, this article is not about that confrontation.
Instead, we’re going to explore the details inside the Emperor’s Throne Room when Luke is being attacked by Palpatine’s Force Lightning.
So without further ado, let’s dive into the details.
First, let’s look at the image of the Emperor’s Throne Room before breaking it down.
Starting with the Emperor’s door room, we see that after Luke steps in, Palpatine orders the Royal Guards to leave. What we don’t see in the movie is where they go.
The Royal Guards leave the room and stand at the door to continue their guarding duty.
- Trophy presented to Senator Palpatine by naboo’s Theed Council
- Gift from longtime ally and follower, Moff Panaka
- Receiving area for local system governors and/or the Emperor’s advisors mirrors Palpatine’s private suites in the Imperial Palace on Coruscant
- Conference table fitted with multi-spectral comm system
- One of the Royal Guard
- Wapoe, mythical Atrisian demigod of disguise
That’s the front of the Emperor’s Lair. Now, let’s see what lies beyond that door.
- Tower turbolifts open on gleaming durasteel observation gallery
- Open shaft surrounding turbolifts yawns like an abyss and leads directly to Death Star’s power core, 400 km (250 miles) below
- Retractable walkway leads across abyss to inner sanctum
- Viewscreens display results of exterior scans and interior views throught entire battle station, as well as tactical schematics blueprints, and other data.
- Shield Projector rings encircle each viewport
- Interrogation and restraint grappling equipment
- Emperor Palpatine’s throne
- Imperial Guard Duty Posts: This is the post Luke hid behind during his final duel with Vader in Return of the Jedi.
- Collapsed portion of catwalk-its suspension supports severed by Darth Vader’s hurled lightsaber
- Luke’s lightsaber
- Shield generator.
Below is the complete schematic of the Emperor’s Lair, packed with more details for you to explore.
