How is the Sith Lord still alive?

The first shot of Darth Sidious reveals the conditions he’s been living under for the last thirty years. Strapped to grotesque machinery inside a lab on the ancient Sith planet of Exegol, life support and twisted Sith magic are the only things keep Palpatine alive.

How did Palpatine survive Return of the Jedi?

In fact, he didn’t so much “survive” as he did simply transfer his consciousness into a clone of himself. While the Sith Lord managed to transfer his consciousness to a clone of his own body after his death, the vessel proved too weak to contain him, and so Palpatine continued creating more clones and strand-casts.

What did Anakin Skywalker do to Obi-Wan?

He betrayed the Jedi, killed a few more of them, massacred some Younglings at the Jedi Temple, force choked the woman he loved and he engaged Obi-Wan Kenobi in the most awesome lightsaber duel Star Wars has ever witnessed. He became wretched and Obi-Wan lamented that Anakin was supposed to be the Chosen One.

How did Vader betray Palpatine?

Luke Skywalker beat his father in the duel, mortally wounding him as he did so. He then turned down the opportunity to join the dark side with the Emperor. This led to the Emperor Palpatine raining Force lightning down upon Luke “So be it, Jedi” – to which Vader then betrayed The Emperor by throwing him down the pit killing.

Why was Anakin considered to be the Chosen One?

Whether this was a necessary addition to the Star Wars canon is a moot point, it happened. Anakin was considered to be The Chosen One as he was considered by Qui-Gon Gin as a ‘vergence’ in the Force – his Midicholrian count was higher ever measured before.

Why did Vader throw the emperor down the pit?

Luke Skywalker beat his father in the duel, mortally wounding him as he did so. This led to the Emperor Palpatine raining Force lightning down upon Luke – to which Vader then betrayed The Emperor by throwing him down the pit killing. This act is considered the moment when Vader brings balance to the Force.