Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings: #15

The 15th character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Count Dooku!

Count Dooku Overall = 91

As a being of immense skill, intelligence and respect, Count Dooku practically had it all.

During his lifetime he was a leading member of the Jedi Order, a key component to the Clone Wars and a Sith Apprentice.

From day one in the Jedi Temple, Dooku desired to be his own man, to be different.

But because of his differences and his political ideology, Dooku and the Jedi Order went their separate ways.

When he became a member of the Lost Twenty and left the Order, he actually reclaimed his birth status as Count of Serenno.

Sometime after, because of Dooku’s own personal agenda, he received an invitation to a private meeting with a politician by the name of Sheev Palpatine who would later reveal himself to be Darth Sidious.

It was to Sidious did Dooku pledge himself to be his Apprentice as his fall to the Dark Side of the Force was complete.

The irony in all of this lies with Dooku himself.

As he left the Jedi Order to escape corruption and political differences, he was deceived to the point of completely embracing what he disliked the most.

Characteristics

• Refined Skill (Strength, 92/100)- As a Jedi Master and a Sith Lord, Dooku experienced both the Light and the Dark as a Force-user. This luxury granted Dooku a vast knowledge and understanding of the various skills that a Mastery-level Force-user enjoyed. Whether it was his competence in the Force, his lightsaber expertise, his prowess as a military leader or just his grasp on life in general, Dooku excelled in each category. He was about as well-rounded as anyone with the Force during his time.
• Force Augmentation (Strength, 93/100)- As Dooku ruled over the Separatist side of the Clone Wars, people tend to forget that the man was in his 80’s. For him to be able to go up against opponents who sometimes were more than half his age is incredible! Not just was he able to physically combat his enemies, but dominate them most of the time as well. This is a strong testament to his deep connection with the Force and his ability to present himself as an ageless wonder no matter what the circumstances are.
• Manipulation (Strength, 92/100)- Possibly his most powerful asset, Count Dooku was brilliant. His intelligence was about as intense as his stony eyed stare. From duping world leaders to passively goading beings to do his bidding, Dooku was in a class of his own. He even went so far as to attempt to deceive Yoda during the height of the Clone Wars. The man certainly had a flare for the dramatic!
• Fencing Mastery (Strength, 92/100)- If there was anyone who could break down a saber fight and dissect its participants every move and intention, it was Count Dooku. Not only was his ability to engage anyone in lightsaber combat elite, but his intense insight and recognition gave him the advantage over his opponent or opponents almost every time. Rarely flustered and always with pinpoint precision, Dooku never faltered. Even in his advanced age he was able to take on the best of swordsmen.
• Practicalities (Strength, 90/100)- What allowed Dooku to get along with his Master at such an advanced age was his practical sense of mind. His relationship with Darth Sidious was about as rare as could be as he was older than his Master. Nonetheless, Dooku could flip a switch in his mind and allow him to lose all touch with emotional sensitivity. This precious skill granted him the innate ability to make heart-wrenching decisions without the emotional tug of his conscience. This characteristic above everything is what made Dooku capable of being such a potent Sith Lord.
•  Age (Weakness, 82/100)- Even at the ripe old age of 80, Count Dooku was still duking it out with much younger adversaries. Of course he fares extremely well until his last duel, but I want you to think of something. Think of all the compensation he had to put in to his physicality. Think of the gargantuan amount of energy and abundance his powers had to endure with the aid of the Force that went to solely fuel his aging body. Like I said, although he was able to deal with it rather superbly, hence the high grade for a weakness, it still burdened the Count.
• Foolishness(Weakness, 78/100)- It’s funny, Count Dooku was such a prideful man. He took such care in appearances, relationships, even honor. Yet he was fatally fooled to play a role that had no escape route and was destined for him to suffer immensely. There might have been only one being in the vast Galaxy who had the perfect amount of cleverness and acumen to subtly poison the great mind of Dooku’s to foolishly do his bidding. Unfortunately that one being was the one with the most influence on him…No reason to be hard on yourself Count, trillions of beings fell for the same artificial visage that fooled you as well!

Intangibles

• Service Time and Experience(Strength, 92/100)- Over the many years of his ever-changing and evolving life, Count Dooku endured a tremendous amount of lessons via trial and error. What these tribulations throughout the years granted him was the greatly underestimated title of wisdom. Count Dooku might be old and he might be past his prime, but he will outthink you, outwork you and inevitably defeat you all while doing it with style. He’s “been there, done that” in almost anything so if you want to take down the Count of Serenno, good luck.

Final Word

Count Dooku is the pristine model of consistency. When I think of him, I see consistent achievement in anything and everything he does. All of his skills are superbly powerful and yet the few weaknesses that he does possess are not that much of a hindrance. Nevertheless he still had his fatal flaw. Dooku’s sense of the bigger picture was a deal breaker for his longevity. It was just a matter of time till someone with the right amount of brainpower, charm and influence to expose it. Now he might have been right in what he believed in, but the fact that he always planned for the future and never allowed himself to bask in even the most minuscule of victories ultimately doomed him. Dubbed as Darth Tyranus, Dooku was immediately caught in the web of the Sidious’s making, only Count Dooku was not aware of it. I guess it’s as pertinent of a time to say this as ever, keep your enemies close and your friends closer…

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings: 20

The 20th character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Ahsoka Tano!

Ahsoka Tano Overall= 89

At a very young age, Ahsoka was brought to the Jedi Temple by Jedi Master Plo Koon.

Small, timid and afraid, the young Togruta would make a name for herself.

When the Clone Wars began to dominate the Galaxy, Tano assumed the position of Commander in the Grand Army of the Republic.

Her style was different from many other Jedi warriors as she insisted on making close bonds with the clones which in turn made her that much more respected amongst the Republic’s fighting force.

So how does Ahsoka Tano rank higher than the past Jedi Masters on this list?

Two things.

For starters, she was trained by the absolute best in Anakin Skywalker.

That invaluable experience allowed her to exceed expectations no matter where she was and emerge victorious almost always.

Secondly, just like Kanan Jarrus, Ahsoka Tano overcame diversity to survive Order 66.

As I’ve said in the past, that shows tremendous ability.

Characteristics

• Connect-ability  (Strength, 89/100)– One of Ahsoka’s biggest strengths is her passion for others. She cares about her fellow freedom fighters whether they’re Jedi, Rebels or normal everyday civilians. In a battle, someone who displays the trust and care for their own is looked upon as a true leader. That’s Ahsoka Tano.
• Agility, Elusiveness and Fighting Style (Strength, 93/100)– How do you hit something you can’t see? That’s the problem Ahsoka’s enemies encounter when facing the former Jedi.  Her elite speed and flexibility creates match up problems for anyone she faces. With her distinct dual wield lightsabers she is a rock solid pillar in the name of justice.
• Experience (Strength, 95/100)- Ahsoka’s extensive combat history is impressive. She’s fought countless battles against tyrants and massive military forces, she’s engaged the Sith on multiple occasions and she was trained by the greatest! Not to mention the fact that she’s one of the leaders of the Rebel movement as we see on Star Wars Rebels. Her intense dealings in the past give her the credibility over some Jedi Masters. Ahsoka Tano is a force to be reckoned with and she routinely proves it.
• Leadership (Strength, 91/100)- Many Jedi are leaders in their own right but Ahsoka Tano takes it up a notch. As I said before, she is an absolute quintessential piece to the Rebellion. Everything we see the resisting force become in the face of the Empire in episodes IV, V and VI were only able to grow into what they are through Ahsoka’s leadership.
• Emotional Connection (Weakness, 60/100)- Ahsoka’s undoing will be her past connections. She was a Jedi and as a Jedi one is taught to let go of all emotional connections but the key here is she’s no longer part of the Order. She closed that chapter and with that she invites danger. Will she be able to raise her blade against Darth Vader when she now knows who is really under that mask? It’s undoubtedly a recipe for disaster.
• Martyr (Weakness, *)- We still don’t know how Ahsoka’s story will end but I have a gut feeling that she will not let herself fight to the end and instead succumb to defeat under her own power. To send a message to her former Master or to help inspire the Rebel movement, it’s very plausible. It is what some of the greats have done in the past and I think when it’s all said and done, Ahsoka Tano will be looked at as “great”.

Intangibles

• Hope (Strength, 96/100)- What allowed Ahsoka to come back into the center of things and have the spotlight back on her? Hope. She has a soul of pure unfiltered light. Her heart is something you can’t teach and it is also what defines her. There was never the question of “will she stand against the Empire”? Instead of “will she” it was “when”.

Final Word

When the curtain falls and the story of Ahsoka Tano is finished, how will we remember her?For the most part we won’t look to her time as a Padawan in the Jedi Temple or her heroics on the battlefields throughout the Galaxy during the Clone Wars. What I believe she represents is a force of nature that decided to face true evil and protect those who can’t protect themselves. What we will remember her for is the tireless work she endured to combat the atrocities forced upon existence that is known as the Empire. The best way to describe Ahsoka Tano is a symbol of hope. By story’s end, I think her life will prove that much more than I can ever say…

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings: #22

The 22nd character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Plo Koon!

Plo Koon Overall = 89

Jedi Master Plo Koon was an accomplished individual who was an experienced fighter as well as a dynamic starfighter pilot.

But not only was the great Plo Koon physically gifted, his intelligence and character superseded all the combat accolades the Jedi Master could ever achieve.

Plo Koon’s own Master once referred to him as “The most humble, polite, stubborn, and difficult Padawan.”. 

But this is only a glimpse of Plo Koon’s character as there are numerous tales of him lending a helping hand to Jedi younglings.

Heck, Plo Koon was the one who discovered Ahsoka Tano! And she’s not even in the rankings yet?? How does that work!

Let’s find out.

Characteristics

• Inner Fortitude (Strength, 92/100)- Plo Koon’s best characteristic was his ability to connect to those young and old, strong and weak, big and small. He always gave a humanitarian-like effort to help those in need and council them whenever he could. Plo Koon had a big heart and it did not go unnoticed. His battlefield prowess is clearly evident, but his ability to reach out a helping hand is heroic.
• Combat Skill (Strength, 90/100)- It’s not everyday that you deal with a Jedi Master who is an elite swordsman as well as a very strong starfighter pilot. The versatility of Plo Koon in a conflict puts him in a unique category. Plus, you can’t ignore the fact that he was a highly successful Jedi General in the Clone Wars. From taking on pirates to destroying battle droids, Plo Koon is supremely talented in warfare.
• Wisdom (Strength, 94/100)- At the age of his death, the Kel Dor male was 363 years old. He began his journey in the Jedi Order as a Padawan and eventually worked his way up to the illustrious Jedi High Council. His knowledge of the Force was terrifically potent that it is only overshadowed by one other ability, his teaching capabilities. Whether it was giving instruction on life or teaching the ways of war on the battlefield, Plo Koon’s wisdom touched many lives.
• Honor (Strength, 87/100)-When I think of Plo Koon, his dignity and prestige are one of the first thoughts that come to mind. He’s deadly when necessary, always powerful through the Force and loved and respected almost everywhere. His humility is unparalleled, it gives you an idea why he’s so respected. Even Senators throughout the Republic seemed to be pulling for this guy! It’s not very common you see that.
• Blindness (Weakness, 65/100)- No not physically. It seems that Plo Koon was another Jedi Master that just could not see through the cloud of the Dark Side that Yoda talked about. One of the reasons he is so high on this list is because his brilliance ends here. With his inability to survive Order 66, Ahsoka Tano deserves the honor of being ranked higher than her old teacher since she was able to survive. Honestly, I don’t think Plo Koon would disagree with that statement either.
• Order 66 (Weakness, *)- When you think of everything that Plo Koon was and stood for, it is very very difficult to really find another weakness. I don’t even know if the word “weakness” is appropriate here. Maybe the word “disappointment” fits better? I have “Order 66” down as a weakness because I strongly believe that if he was able to survive the clone trooper’s betrayal, he would have been able to severely help the people of the Galaxy and hey, maybe with the combination of Plo Koon and Yoda, the Jedi could have been victorious against Sidious.

Intangibles 

• Force Abilities (Strength, 95/100)- Plo Koon’s comprehensive knowledge of the Force is something that is well undocumented. One of his many talents is an impressive mastery of a forbidden Force technique known as the Electric Judgement. Basically this power was very similar to the Sith’s use of Force Lightning. His understanding of the Force also allowed him to create small whirlwinds as well as a dense fog over a limited area, freeze tiny rivers and lakes, and raise or lower the temperature of his surroundings enough to incapacitate an opponent.Now THAT is impressive.

Final Word

In the end, Plo Koon was taken from the Galaxy far too soon. He was an incredible soul with the powers to be one of if not the strongest. It’s extremely unfortunate that he was cut down at the ripe age of 363…In all fairness, the Jedi Master lived a colorful, caring and special life. His humanitarian efforts are so immense that it would humble even the most decorated Jedi. Like I said earlier, if Plo Koon survives Order 66, I have no doubt in my mind he is in the top 10 of the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings.

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short Story Friday: Gentle Assassin

The sun was setting off in the distance as its rays leaked over the tree tops and sprayed the long concrete walkway.

Admiring the cool crisp weather, Count Dooku, leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, stood at the bottom of the steps leading to his massive Palace.

His gaze was stern almost expecting.

In fact, the Count of Serenno was indeed expecting someone.

His young apprentice, Asajj Ventress was en route and he was growing impatient.

Dooku enjoyed his training and shaping of Ventress. He often instructed the young Sith one thing and expected another.

He expected her force abilities to show her his true intentions.

But now it was getting late and Dooku’s patients were running thin.

***

A mix of darkish green leaves and vines whipped by her face as she practically glided just above the land.

Using the force to augment her speed, Asajj Ventress knew her presence was expected, even though she was instructed to rendezvous with  her master in a little over two hours.

Difficult to predict and impossible to plan for, her master trained her to always expect the unexpected, and today was no different.

Her senses were telling her that Dooku was getting restless which meant Ventress had to hurry.

Taking it up a notch, she began to jump from place to place in an attempt to get to her destination faster.

Six meters here, nine meters there seven meters over there, Ventress was zooming through the Serenno forest.

She was close now, all that stood in her way of being in the line of her master’s sight was seven giant trees that were six feet in diameter.

Sparing no time, she took a mighty leap and landed no more than 10 meters away from the end of the forest, planted her feet firmly in the cool ground and cleared her mind.

At that instant she tapped deep into the Dark Side and allowed her past experiences of painful memories, times of sadness and heartbreak to pull her deep into the force.

She saw nothing but red, as fury and pure hate filled her heart. Ventress let out a blast of pure energy through the force that sent the humongous trees flying through the air, clearing her path.

In the near distance, Dooku sensed it before it happened.

He felt the massive output of relentless energy followed by the first row of the trees in the Serenno forest launched.

Staring to the sky, with his hands evenly clasped behind his back, Dooku calmly watched as chunks of wood and clumps of soil rained down on the stone deck.

Like a meteor shot out of the space, Asajj Ventress came crashing down directly in front of her master, already kneeling on one knee with her head bowed.

“Master?” She said with a half-smile.

Dooku slowly lowered his gaze to meet his apprentices, “We have little time for games Ventress, this act of showing up when you decide to is getting tired.”

“Yes my lord,” She responded.

Eager to continue his plans, Dooku said, “The Confederacy’s manufacturing plants on Charros IV is in danger. I have received word from my master that the Republic is launching a full offensive. We will match them in firepower and outnumber them three to one.”

“It will be your responsibility to covertly make your way to the Republic staging area and sabotage the heavy machinery that will be used in the ambush,” Dooku bluntly stated.

Ventress lifted her head, with a blank expression on her face she simply said, “Consider it done, my lord.”

***

Piercing through the blackness of space, Ventress was in deep meditation, anticipating the events of what was to come.

She had her mission.

She was to land in a hangar hidden to the Republic that was designed for diplomats visiting Charros’ government.

The hangar was seized by the CIS when the planet was hijacked by the Separatists and was now a key strategic point to an impending battle.

As her Ginivex-class starfighter eased to the floor, she remained in the cockpit and meditated.

She was a master assassin, with the power of the Dark Side to guide her, Asajj Ventress was in her element.

All at once, she flashed her eyes open, activated the craft’s hatch and burst through in the air.

When she hit the ground, she was already running. The sky was gray, the trees were leafless and the Sith apprentice was picking up speed as she bolted through the Charros forest.

It didn’t take long for her to find a path towards the Republic staging ground. She looked on as tracks of heavy machinery of the Grand Army of the Republic winded down, through the forest.

Right at that moment, the currents in the force lashed out as her as a warning, she could feel the immediate danger through the force as she froze and observed her surroundings.

The air was still and all was quiet when she saw no more than 15 meters away, a Republic scout marking the land for the imminent attack.

“Too easy,” she told herself as the corners of her mouth curled to form an evil smile.

Launching herself through the air, she ignited her twin lightsabers and rapidly approached the lone trooper.

At the last second, the clone turned around, looked up and saw her. He was too late. Reflecting on his visor, she could see her own reflection and her own wicked smile plastered on her face.

Altogether, Ventress gracefully landed on the forest floor while the clone’s body and head audibly did the same.

There was no time to admire her craft however as she continued her pursuit for the staging area.

***

Count Dooku lowered himself to the ground on one knee as he bowed his head.

“My lord?” Dooku formally stated.

Above the Count was a large hologram of a dark figure with a pasty white face, covered from just above the nose by a black hood, the image was surrounded by darkness.

For a moment, the figure just hovered there without saying anything.

Then with a slow deliberate almost angry tone,”Darth Tyranus, a predicament has arisen.”

“A pair of Jedi are leading the assault on the CIS factories of Charros IV.”

Dooku tilted his head towards the image and said,” Ventress will dispose of them with ease, my lord.”

Almost impatient, the shrouded figure retorded,”Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker are the Jedi leading the assault.”

His voice was sharp and bitter.

Struggling with what to say, Dooku did his best to respond.

But without warning, the opposing figure ended the transmission.

The last image Dooku saw was a flash of teeth in a fury-filled scowl.

***

Hydraulic engines and clanking and clashing metal filled the air. Republic AT-TE and HAVw A6 Juggernauts dominated the landscape.

Asajj Ventress was taken aback at the sight but almost instantly regained composure.

The Republic forces were flexing their might with all this fire power. Ventress was unsure if she could ravage the machinery in time.

As she was plotting her first move, her next discovery left her in shock.

Walking side by side, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi were quarreling over what seemed to be a childish argument.

“Master, with all do respect, I was on my way but you wanted all of those battle droids destroyed,” Skywalker said.

“Oh please Anakin, just admit you were taking your time. There was more than sufficient time for someone of your caliber to get the job done,” Kenobi returned.

“What are these idiots doing here,” Ventress said to herself as she grinded her teeth in anger.

She had many battles in the past with Jedi and almost all of them she emerged victorious.

But with Kenobi/Skywalker, she was lucky to escape with her life.

Now she had no choice, her master gave her a mission and failure was not an option.

Easing out of the tree line, Ventress crept towards the first giant vehicle.

She planted the charges right next to the fueling apparatus and moved on.

One by one she sabotaged the Republic equipment as she heard the clone commander issue the order for the assault to begin.

Many Republic and Confederate spies/assassins were good at what they did but Asajj Ventress was the best.

Retreating back towards the camouflaging tree line, her advance was blocked.

“Hello there,” Obi-Wan Kenobi sarcastically welcomed Ventress.

“Oh Kenobi, you can put an end to the charade. You are a pest that will never catch a hint!” Ventress said through gritted teeth.

“Charming as always,” Kenobi replied with a smiile.

To Kenobi’s surprise, Ventress returned his smile and said,”You’re too late to stop me this time.”

With that, Ventress took off in a dead sprint, leaving the Jedi Master behind her.

Abruptly, a figure came crashing down in front of her, knocking the Sith down.

“I should have known our presence would draw out a coward like yourself,” said a stern-faced Anakin.

But instead of Ventress jumping to engage Skywalker in a duel as he expected, she took another course of action.

“Leave me, you imbecile!” Ventress shieked almost frantically.

Puzzled and confused, Obi-Wan caught up with Anakin saying,”It appears our friend is in a hurry.”

Ventress then made a desperate attempt to rid herself of the Jedi as she smashed the ground with a shockwave of pure surging dark energy.

Sensing impending danger, the two Jedi went into motion.

Anakin and Obi-Wan augmented their abilities as they launched themselves away from the area as a massive explosion detonated.

Enormous scraps of metal flew in all directions as clone troopers succumbed to the explosion, igniting into clone fire balls.

Before the Jedi even reacted, Ventress was on the move.

She didn’t even attempt to look back as she felt a wave of heat at her back as the putrid stench of gasoline filled the air.

Ventress knew her strike was a direct hit, her mission was done.

She had little interest in reengaging her Jedi adversaries and desired to leave the planet as soon as possible.

Unfortunately for Ventress, Kenobi and Skywalker had another idea.

Ventress, who already finished her mission, knew if she could take the two Jedi Generals away from the battle, the Separatist factories would have a much higher chance of survival.

As she sensed the Jedi tandem rapidly approaching behind her, Ventress stuck her foot in the ground, pivoted towards the Jedi and unleashed her dual lightsabers.

“Come and get it boys,” Ventress said egging on her pursuers.

Confident in her ability and with a burning hatred in her heart for Jedi, Asajj Ventress had a passion for disposing their kind.

This time would be like no other.

Ventress thought of herself as unstoppable, the Jedi were about to get a taste of the Gentle Assassin.

The Return of Ahsoka and Star Wars Rebels

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This Wednesday, the second season of Star Wars Rebels is set to debut.

With the familiar characters returning, the focus will be on a certain ex-Jedi Padawan.

No, not Kanan Jarrus but Ahsoka Tano, former apprentice to disgraced Jedi and all-powerful Sith, Darth Vader.

This story line has Star Wars Rebels picking up steam and gaining more of a following than when it first debuted last year.

Ahsoka’s first appearance was of course in Star Wars Clone Wars, but her exit from the show has long been a mystery to Star Wars fans everywhere.

Some rumors said that she was killed in the Jedi Purge others said she went into hiding to be never heard of again.

Well now we know, Ahsoka Tano has returned in the Star Wars universe, ready to give us all closure.

What really got me excited for the second season of Star Wars Rebels was the recognition between Vader and Ahsoka when they both realized, they’re indeed alive.

That scene gave me chills…

To see Vader acknowledge something from his past life as a Jedi is so fascinating. But to see that be his apprentice who he fondly called Snips, now that’s just awesome entertainment.

It’s almost inconceivable to think of Ahsoka coming to harms way by the hands of her former master or what’s left of him…

You have to remember that Vader is NOT Anakin and that he has repeatedly gone to extreme lengths to annihilate the remnants from his scarred past.

I hate to imagine what is to come of Ahsoka, but I think Vader will have something to say about it.

Some other story lines that the show will offer is regarding the growth of Ezra Bridger, the potential-laden boy under Kanan as well as the Rebel movement and its progress.

Recently I finished Paul S. Kemp’s masterpiece of a book Lords of the Sith. 

The book follows the Empire’s occupation on the planet of Ryloth, Hera Syndulla’s home world.

As the book progresses, you learn that there is a response to the Empire as the birth of the Rebellion is seen through the Free Ryloth Movement. 

The leader of the movement is none other than Hera’s father, Cham Syndulla.

SPOILER ALERT

In the end, Cham survives the merciless blade of Darth Vader and goes on to live another day. It will be absolutely fascinating to see if he makes an appearance.

If you haven’t read Lords of the Sith, I highly recommend it. Not only does it have an amazing story but it helps give insight on character’s personalities such as the Emperor, Vader and the beginning of what will eventually be the Rebellion.

Since the last Inquisitor was killed at the end of last season, rumors of a new villain or villains have surfaced.

The last Inquisitor was a complete badass so I am looking forwards to whoever takes his place.

The final story line that I will be following on Wednesday night is the long awaited appearance of the clones.

More specifically, Captain Rex and company.

This is one of the most beloved characters from the Clone Wars era and his returning presence is truly awesome.

To see Clones, especially one of Rex’s reputation in the time of the Empire is just..cool!

It will be fantastically captivating to see what is talked about with the clones and the infamous Order 66.

I can’t wait to see what happens in this new and upcoming season but one thing is for sure, Star Wars Rebels is back and ready to deliver.

-Sith Pacify out

Why the Emperor is the Ultimate Star Wars character

Chancellor Palpatine, Darth Sidious or the Emperor it matters not what you call him, he is the greatest character throughout Star Wars.

A master in so many facets of life, Darth Sidious is also as good as it gets when it comes to the mastery of the Dark Side.

Follow me as I detail the life of Palpatine and his path to the overlord of the galaxy.

Early Life

Born as Sheev Palpatine to an aristocratic family on Naboo, he was always an oddball who stayed away from other kids.

He continued to live a life of luxury and nobility as a young teenager but was never concerned with material things except rare artifacts.

Rare Sith artifacts to be exact…

The best way to describe the adolescent Palpatine is indifferent. He was very often on his own and consumed by thought as if his mind was always wandering, planning for something.

It wasn’t until he met Hego Damask who of course would later reveal himself to Palpatine as the Sith Lord Darth Plagueis.

Palpatine’s relationship with his family, especially his father, was already strained to begin with but now that he had a mentor in Plagueis, things began to deteriorate further.

The breaking point finally took place when Palpatine’s father sent him away to Chandrila in hopes to break his forming bond with Damask.

However, Palpatine severely fought this and inevitably ended up murdering his mother, father and siblings as he, for the first time, called upon the Dark Side

This would begin his twisted path of evil.

Living the Double Life

Shortly after murdering his family, Palpatine began his apprenticeship under Darth Plagueis and was thus given the title, Darth Sidious.

Living a double life, Palpatine entered politics and started his ascension to what would be a lengthy and fruitful political career.

Hego Damask was one of if not the most wealthy and influential individuals in the galaxy.

Through Damask’s status and reputation, it was Palpatine who reaped the benefits as the two planned and pooled their resources in order to attain the right path in which the duo desired.

Palpatine and Plagueis devised a strategy in which they planned on ruling the entire galaxy as Palpatine being the Chancellor and the face of their partnership as Plagueis would be the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Separate Ways

What makes Palpatine so great is he does what he wants, no matter what the circumstances.

Subsequently after Chancellor Valorum’s uncanny timing of being ousted from the Chancellorship, Palpatine is nominated and eventually chosen as Valorum’s successor.

Later that same night, as Plagueis and Palpatine get together to celebrate their plans coming to fruition, Palpatine decided this was the perfect time to end his partnership with his master.

Palpatine allowed Plagueis, who was celebrating their victory through drinking wine, to get inebriated.

As Plagueis was drifting into a deeper incapacitated state, Sidious began to mercilessly attack him with his force lightning.

But he didn’t stop there. No in fact Darth Sidious began toying with Plagueis, allowing him to regain his ground and then ‘zap him again.

On his Own

As Palpatine slowly began to realize that he could carry out the Grand Plan by himself, it was only a matter of time till Palpatine forever silenced his master.

After that point, Chancellor Palpatine slowly pressed the Republic into a state of fear and paranoia allowing him to gradually strip the freedoms of the people and further cement himself as a force and eventual Emperor.

Why is he the Greatest?

Sidious is the master of all manipulation…ever! The mix of his intelligence, his perseverance and vision are nothing short of prophetic.

His plans for himself played out almost exactly to his intentions.

We’re not talking about some small thing coming true here. No, we’re talking about a man who had aspirations to reach the pinnacle of leadership and twist and contort that seat of power into something much more dark and twisted…and achieve it!

I just love his attitude through it all.

He doesn’t fear anyone or anything. He knows he is going to succeed because it’s going to happen, what he wants to occur, will.

It’s as simple as that.

He was a leech in the side of justice that continued to fatten itself off of the trust and benevolence of others until his power was so great, that everyone, one way or another, paid in blood.

That was the Emperor, a man fashioned from pure evil itself, thrust into everyday society, with hell to pay.

But his power doesn’t just stand on ceremony and titles, no not at all.

I think it’s safe to say that Darth Sidious is the most powerful Sith Lord of all time as well.

His adeptness in the force was so insanely powerful, he didn’t even need physical advantages at all and yet, he still had the advantage!

In fact, it’s nothing short of mind-numbingly incredible the way he fights Darth Maul and Savage Opress in the Clone Wars show as well as Yoda in Revenge of the Sith. 

His abilities to use the force to augment his body, gave him superhuman strength.

The likes of which were fed through his Dark Side power supply thus making him an opposing force physically.

In the end, the Emperor had it all going for him.

The one thing he could not crack was a father-son bond that unavoidably sentenced the Emperor to his doom.

-Sith Pacify out