Palpatine Drew His Dark Side Power from a Very Specific (& Terrifying) Type of Hate
Emperor Palpatine is one of the strongest Sith, but where does his hatred come from? One Star Wars story finally explains the source of his power!
The senator for Naboo, Palpatine rose to power and influence during the dying days of the Republic. In reality, his public persona was just a mask; he was really Darth Sidious, greatest of the Sith Lords, and he used his political skills and Machiavellian cunning to bring down both the Republic and the Jedi. Palpatine ruled his Galactic Empire for decades, until he was betrayed by his apprentice, Darth Vader. Even this wasn't enough to stop the Emperor, however, as he was resurrected by his followers - only to be defeated once again.
Emperor Palpatine is one of the strongest Sith, but where does his hatred come from? One Star Wars story finally explains the source of his power!
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