For the most part, Palpatine is expected to have a minimal role inupcomingStar Warsmovies.
The character was a master of secrecy, with only certain elements known about his early life.
Regardless, Palpatine’s earliest years center around the planet of Naboo.
Born as Sheev Palpatine, the character was raised in Naboo’s capital city, Theed.
At some point beforeThe Phantom Menace, Palpatine killed Plagueis, becoming themost powerful Sith Lord inStar Warsvast galaxy.
This kickstarted thetimeline ofStar Wars’Clone Wars, during which Palpatine controlled both the Republic and the Separatists.
Similarly, Palpatine’s political influence grew as the Republic looked to him for guidance.
One of the primary parts of Palpatine’s plan was creating the eponymous clone army of the Clone Wars.
Palpatine embedded inhibitor chips inside the clones, eventually activating these chips in an event known as Order 66.
Order 66 was a purge of Palpatine’s main enemies, the Jedi Order.
The infamous planet-killing weapon was intended to keep any resistance to his rule from boiling over into outright war.
Finally, the last major elements of Palpatine’s plans during the dark times were his experiments with cloning.
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Palpatine’s next mistake was underestimating Luke Skywalker and his connection to Darth Vader.
As Poe Dameron so eloquently puts it inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, somehow, Palpatine returned.
Dathan appears briefly in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, played by Billy Howle.
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Dathan eventually settled on the planet of Jakku, far from the Emperor’s limited reach.
There, Dathan met Miramir and the two started a family.
The couple conceived a daughter, Rey, who was incredibly powerful in the Force.
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Via Snoke, Palpatine began manipulating the evildoers of the galaxy, eventually forming the First Order.
The last step in Palpatine’s long, almost century-long plan was unleashing the power ofStar Wars’Force Dyad.
Released in 2019, the film concludes the sequel trilogy.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker concludes the Skywalker saga with Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron leading the Resistance against the First Order. As the final battle unfolds, they draw upon the wisdom and strength of previous generations to confront their adversaries. Released in 2019, the film concludes the sequel trilogy.
