Why did Palpatine join the dark side?

From the films, it can be surmised that Palpatine was recruited by Darth Plagueis, who realized his potential as a Sith-lord, and convinced him that the Jedi were weak; and took him as his Sith apprentice, giving him the title of Darth Sidious.

Why was Palpatine so strong in the Force?

For starters, he was more powerful than the Jedi because he didn’t hold back, as was the Sith’s view of the Force. Thus, while there was no power inherent in Palpatine’s lineage, he was immensely powerful because the Force needed him to be, and Palpatine didn’t let his potential go to waste.

Who taught Palpatine the dark side?

Darth Plagueis
However, the dark side of the Force gave rise to powers which allowed the Emperor to return from the grave. Born on the Mid Rim planet Naboo around 84 BBY during the Republic Era, Sidious possessed a strong connection to the Force, and was secretly trained in the ways of the Sith by Darth Plagueis.

How did plagueis turn Palpatine to the dark side?

As a young man he met Plagueis, a Muun who was also known as Hego Damask, an interstellar businessman. The encounter led Palpatine to kill his entire family and dedicate himself to becoming Darth Plagueis’ Sith apprentice. As a result, Plagueis gave him the name of Darth Sidious.

Who was Palpatine’s master?

You may be looking for the Legends novel Darth Plagueis. Darth Plagueis (pronounced /’pleɪɡ. əs/) was a Force-sensitive Muun male Dark Lord of the Sith and the Sith Master of Darth Sidious.

Is Darth Sidious powerful?

Legends Luke is actually much more powerful than Sidious. Mace won the duel but Sidious clearly held back with his lightning. I think Sidious would have won if he didn’t hold back with his force powers. Anakin, Revan, Plagueis, and Dooku are powerful but imo Sidious in his prime is much more powerful than them.

How did Palpatine become deformed?

It’s the intensity of reflected lightning and the channelling of such raw dark side power that are the catalysts for Palpatine’s transformation. Perhaps the face that boils up to the surface is shaped by his dark side corruption, but the lightning is definitely the cause.”

Why did Palpatine hide his identity as Darth Sidious?

Because the Sith Order existed under absolute secrecy, Palpatine kept his public life separate from his role as Darth Sidious. Palpatine could use his secret persona to advance his ambitious political career without any suspicion of wrongdoing.

How did Palpatine become so powerful?

Over the next decade Palpatine grew more secure in his power. During two back-to-back terms as chancellor he hired loyal aides including Mas Amedda, and transformed elite members of the Senate Guard into his red-armored bodyguards.

What if Palpatine and Dooku were on the same side?

As Darth Sidious he had lured Dooku to the dark side, and then encouraged him to rally star systems and mega-corporations to form the breakaway government of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. With Dooku on one side and Palpatine on the other, a war could now take place that would wipe out the Jedi in its crossfire.

How did Palpatine’s Fury buffet Plagueis?

Palpatine’s fury buffeted Plagueis. Blossoms growing along the sides of the pathway folded in on themselves, and their pollinators began to buzz in agitation. FourDee reacted, as well, wobbling on its feet, as if in the grip of a powerful electromagnet.