Shows like Star Wars: The Bad Batch revealed the extent to which Palpatine had control over the galaxy, even with opposition remaining in the Senate.Palpatine simply had too much power, even ...

One of the things that we know about the world of Star Wars is that the Jedi Order has long been at war with the Sith Order.

In the first episode of the Star Wars cinematic universe, The Phantom Menace, we’re introduced to Sheev Palpatine as a kindly senator from the lush planet of Naboo.

We know Palps was a powerful Sith Lord. But what was he like as the ruler of the Empire? In 'Star Wars: Andor' Episode 7, we suddenly have new insight into how Palpatine actually ruled the Empire.

Star Wars: 15 Palpatine Facts You Might Not Know. ... Palpatine gains enough trust in the Senate by manipulating events on Naboo to eventually be elected Chancellor of the Republic. 3.

STAR WARS fans are rallying around a popular new fan theory that argues Palpatine was the Chosen One and not Anakin Skywalker. By George Simpson , Film & Music Editor 16:56, Thu, Oct 15, 2020 ...

A Star Wars Story We Want: Palpatine ... He began as a humble senator on Naboo and through skilled manipulation and careful nudging, he managed to land the highest seat in the Republic Senate.

Even so, McDiarmid recalled Palpatine’s arc from a scheming senator to the authoritarian galactic dictator “wasn’t mapped out at all” when he was brought back for the ‘Star Wars ...

The politics of the Star Wars galaxy post-Order 66 are actually pretty confusing. Despite the Empire taking over, Palpatine still retained the senate, creating a façade of democracy. But how did ...