The scene not only demonstrates Palpatines malice but also his superlative skill inlightsaber combatand his view on the weapons.

Palpatine was theStar Warsgalaxys deadliest Sith Lord and the embodiment of Darth Banes definition of Sith Lordship.

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Palpatine and Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Revenge of the Sith

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi holding his green lightsaber in front of a blue image showing Darth Vader’s helmet

Yoda staring at something off in the distance in Star Wars

Palpatine in Star Wars

Emperor Palpatine uses his lightsaber to kill three Jedi in Star Wars Dark Times A Spark Remains issue 3

Palaptine ignites his lightsaber and prepares to battle Mace Windu and the Jedi in Revenge Of The Sith

Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Return of the Jedi

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