Who is Palpatine Darth Vader?

In the original trilogy, Palpatine is depicted as emperor of the Galactic Empire and the master of Darth Vader. In the prequel trilogy, he is portrayed as a charismatic politician and Sith Lord who transforms the Galactic Republic into the Empire, and turns Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the Force.

Why did Vader turn on Palpatine?

Palpatine believed his apprentice to be thrall to the dark side of the Force, and thus the only betrayal he could conceive was one where Vader was party to killing his master in rage and fury. Had Vader and his son worked together against the Emperor, Palpatine would have won.

What did Emperor Palpatine do to Darth Vader?

After letting his son escape, Darth Vader faced the wrath of Emperor Palpatine – a twisted punishment now revealed in Star Wars comics. Warning: SPOILERS for Darth Vader #6. The new Star Wars canon has made it clear that the story’s true monster was always Emperor Palpatine.

Where did the name Palpatine come from in Star Wars?

The novel established that Palpatine was in fact a family name. In keeping with various sources that have described Palpatine as a noble, the book also established House Palpatine, the Emperor’s family of origin, as one of many Naboo noble families, and placed it into the context of wider Naboo society.

How did Emperor Palpatine lose control of the Galaxy?

As the Galactic Civil War broke out, Emperor Palpatine ironically fought against a rebellion that he started in secret. After the Empire suffered a devastating defeat in 0 BBY, in which the Alliance destroyed the Death Star, the Emperor steadily began to lose his absolute control over the galaxy.

How did Darth Vader become a Sith Lord?

Vader’s rebellious behavior and divided loyalty perfectly demonstrate that he was made into a Sith Lord by Palpatine, not just molded. More literally ‘constructed’ than any of his prior pupils, Darth Vader was born after being pulled from a smoldering grave, having been left on a lava bank on Mustafar.