This manipulation reaches its culmination inRevenge of the Sith.
Has the man conquered death itself?
Hes not finished toying with his apprentice though.
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Once again Vader seems poised to do Palpatines bidding until Luke refuses.
Palpatine tries to murder Luke for his insolence, but Vaders love for his son proves too much.
He sacrifices himself to save Luke and throws the Emperor to his apparent death.
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Defeated, the remaining Imperial forces flee to the Unknown Regions and based on Palpatines plans, start rebuilding.
Pretty impressive for a guy whos supposedly been dead for over 30 years.
Is he a Force Ghost, or did he not actually die?
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Ordidhe die, but then escape the bonds of death through what he learned from his master Darth Plagueis?
It is worth mentioning that in the old Legends/pre-Disney timeline, he survived through a series of clones.
And was Kylo really hearing Palpatines whispers all those years when he thought he was hearing Vaders?
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Which brings us to Rey and how Palpatine has potentially affected the course of her life.
(Hey, it worked with Anakin.)
Weknowthe film explores the connection between the two, and its Palpatine that says, Long have I waited.
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And now, your coming together is your undoing.
Will their powerful Force bond leave them vulnerable to his attack, bringing one or both of them down?
No matter what happens whenThe Rise of Skywalkeris released, Palpatines reappearance certainly brings the saga full circle.
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