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  1. Palpatine - Wikipedia

    Sheev Palpatine (/ ˈpælpətiːn / PAL-pə-teen) is the main antagonist of the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back as the Emperor. He is also known by …

  2. Palpatine | Wookieepedia | Fandom

    Palpatine, known also by his Sith name Darth Sidious or simply as The Emperor, was a Force-sensitive Human male who served as the last Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic, …

  3. Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) | Star Wars Databank

    Living a double life, he was also Palpatine, a Naboo Senator and phantom menace. He manipulated the political system of the Galactic Republic until he was named Supreme …

  4. Emperor Palpatine’s Entire Backstory, Timeline, & Manipulations …

    Dec 28, 2024 · Emperor Palpatine is the central villain of the Star Wars franchise, making his timeline one of the most expansive in the Skywalker Saga. Palpatine has long been …

  5. Star Wars Finally Revealed Why Palpatine Wasn't As

    Nov 14, 2025 · A more concrete explanation for why Palpatine was less powerful in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been revealed that involves Darth Vader.

  6. Star Wars Officially Confirms Palpatine Didn’t Even TRY To Hide …

    6 days ago · Most viewers think of Revenge of the Sith as the moment when the Republic fell, but there’s a sense in which that happened over a decade earlier, when Palpatine became …

  7. The Entire History of Palpatine in 70 Minutes

    Nov 15, 2025 · This video tells the complete story of Darth Sidious, from his childhood on Naboo to his rise as Emperor and his final fall at Endor. Drawing from both Legen...

  8. Palpatine - Wikiwand

    Sheev Palpatine is the main antagonist of the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back as the Emperor. He is also known b...

  9. Star Wars: How Did Palpatine Survive After Return Of The Jedi?

    Jan 21, 2025 · Even though Palpatine wasn't alive, per se, for a number of years following the events of "Return of the Jedi," he lived on in a big way as he was largely pulling the strings …

  10. Who is Emperor Palpatine? The Rise of the Dark Side's Mastermind

    Emperor Palpatine, portrayed masterfully by Ian McDiarmid, is one of the most iconic and malevolent characters in the Star Wars universe. Known also by his Sith name, Darth Sidious, …