You’re probably wondering how Sheev Palpatine evolved from a galactic citizen on Naboo to becoming the most feared Sith Lord in Star Wars. Palpatine’s descent to the dark side is a tragic tale, and it ended with him committing an unspeakable act to become a Sith. Palpatine discovered the Sith Doctrine and believed its claim …
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Sheev Palpatine
If you watched Revenge of the Sith, odds are, you probably want to know everything about Sheev Palpatine and when his training days as a Sith Lord began. If that’s the case, prepare to be mind-boggled by what this article reveals. There is no true timetable as to when Palpatine became a Sith. But we …
I have a confession to make. Not only did Mas Amedda fail to make an impression on me, but I just learned his name. He was just the blue guy that showed up and yelled “order.” Which, it turns out, may have been one of the reasons that Palpatine kept him around. Mas Amedda is …
Jedi Grand Master Yoda is one of the most powerful characters the Star Wars universe has to offer. Having lived for nine centuries, Master Yoda had ample time to perfect his craft. Of course, this time, coupled with frequent meditation, allowed him to grow his connection to the Force. What’s more, Master Yoda was dubbed …
If the Jedi were so Force-sensitive, couldn’t they have figured out Palpatine before he issued Order 66 and ended the Jedi Order? Logistically, they could, but Palpatine had tricks up his sleeve the Jedi were unaware of, and it allowed him to hide his true identity. Palpatine used Force stealth, among other tricks, to conceal …
Yoda was a Jedi Grand Master who could sense a shift to the dark side among his own. But he and the rest of the Jedi Order missed Palpatine’s allegiance with the Sith. Even when they interacted with the Supreme Chancellor on many occasions. Yoda once sensed a void in the Force while meditating, but …
There are many reasons why Palaptine hated the Jedi, (and some I hope will surprise you). It wasn’t simply because he became a Sith lord and the Jedi are his natural enemies. But because of specific things the Jedi have done. Both to the galaxy under the name of good and to him personally. (Or …
As the sequel trilogy revealed, it was certain that Palpatine was the antagonist due to all the foreboding clues that his character embodied. Yet, it was a surprise to see him actually use a lightsaber and fight with it so competently. It’s unanticipated because it is known that Palpatine actually hated lightsabers. For someone who …