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!
Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
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/Darth Sidious
- Created By
- George Lucas
- Cast
- Ian McDiarmid , Sam Witwer , Ian Abercrombie
- First Appearance
- Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
- Died
- Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise Of Skywalker
- Alliance
- Sith, Empire
- Race
- Human
- Movies
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith , Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Description
- Dathan (Technical Son), Rey (Technical Granddaughter)
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Star Wars Has Revealed Palpatine NEEDED The Jedi Younglings - So Why Did He Have Them Killed?
The Youngling massacre was one of the most shocking scenes in Revenge of the Sith - but why did Palpatine kill them rather than use them?
Palpatine's Most Extreme Attack on the Jedi Legacy Shows Why They Became Legends So Quickly
Emperor Palpatine used the Clone Army to wipe out the Jedi, but that wasn't his most extreme attack, as a subsequent strike turned the Jedi into myth.
Emperor Palpatine Specifically Wanted 1 Jedi Force Power To Be Forgotten Forever
Emperor Palpatine eradicated the Jedi with Order 66, but he didn't stop there, and there was one Jedi Force power he specifically wanted erased.
Star Wars Confirms One Surprising Clone Wars Villain Was Crucial To Palpatine's Return
Star Wars confirms just how important one Clone Wars villain was to the eventual resurrection of Emperor Palpatine in the established canon.
One Star Wars Retcon Perfectly Explains Why Palpatine's Rise Of Skywalker Cloning Didn't Work
Emperor Palpatine's cloning in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker never truly worked, and one Star Wars retcon is finally explaining why that is.
15 Insignificant Star Wars Characters Who Almost Ruined All Palpatine's Plans
Although Emperor Palpatine had plans within plans throughout the Star Wars timeline, several characters nearly undid many of his schemes.
Which Did Palpatine's Return Better - Star Wars Canon Or Legends?
The original Star Wars Expanded Universe and the current canon both revived Palpatine, but which version of his resurrection was handled better?
Palpatine's Reaction to Order 66 Shows How Chillingly Smart He Actually Was
Emperor Palpatine was instrumental in the fall of the Jedi, with his initial reaction after the event showing just how clever and ruthless he is.
10 Star Wars Moments That Prove Palpatine Isn't The Genius We All Think He Is
Emperor Palpatine is undoubtedly the greatest villain in Star Wars lore, but these ten instances prove he was sometimes absurdly dumb...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Hints Palpatine's Biggest Secret Has Been Discovered
One of Emperor Palpatine's greatest secrets may have been discovered, as hinted at by one surprising character in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Darth Vader's Final Plan to Beat Palpatine Is a Tribute to Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is amassing power for a major strike against his master before Return of the Jedi, and one element is a key Anakin Skywalker tribute.
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"Let Him Gather His Strength and Bring It to Me": Palpatine Explains the Real Reason He Encouraged Darth Vader to Rebel Against Him
Emperor Palpatine actively wants Darth Vader to rebel against him, despite being Vader's master, and now, Star Wars fans know exactly why that is.
Palpatine Reveals the Tactical Reason He Always Lets His Enemies Come to Him - From Luke to Rey
Emperor Palpatine uses one specific tactic against all of his enemies (with only one notable exclusion), and now, Star Wars fans know exactly why.
Darth Vader's Latest Attack On Palpatine Is His Biggest Ever (& The Emperor Knows He's Coming)
Darth Vader is gathering all kinds of agents and weapons to strike against his Sith master, and Emperor Palpatine knows his apprentice is coming.
Palpatine's Return Hinges On This Unloved Mandalorian Episode
A Mandalorian episode that most fans write off may hold the answers to Star Wars's biggest mystery – how did Palpatine return from the dead?
Darth Vader's New Power Grab Exposes Palpatine's Biggest Weakness
Darth Vader is amassing forces to strike against his master in the Star Wars canon, exposing a key weakness of Emperor Palpatine in the process.
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Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine's 20 Best Quotes
The Star Wars franchise is unmatched for quotable lines, and some of the best are spoken by the villainous Emperor Palpatine.
Star Wars Has Forgotten There's More To The Sequel Trilogy Than Just Palpatine's Return
There are some great elements from the sequel trilogy that Star Wars could explore, though Lucasfilm seems determined to focus on just Palpatine.
Palpatine's Project Necromancer Makes One Overlooked Mandalorian Season 3 Line Key To The Galaxy's Future
New details about Palpatine's Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch season 3 have just made one throwaway line in The Mandalorian season 3 essential.
Anakin's Worst Revenge Of The Sith Crime Caused Unexpected Problems For Palpatine
A new Star Wars theory suggests Anakin's darkest moment in Revenge of the Sith may have caused issues for Palpatine down the line.