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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Andor Season 2 (2025) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Heart warming. Two friends brought together through their shared experiences with disability.

Hands are tucked away like an assassin concealing a blaster

Death in vital red

Right up until ANH with the destruction of Alderaan and dissolution of the Senate, Palpatine is an incredibly popular leader. The vast majority of people in the Star Wars galaxy like and support him. They don’t know he’s the villain, and that’s kind of a vital part of the story

Remember back to your early teachings. All who gain power are afraid to lose it. Even the Jedi. – The Jedi use their power for good. – Good is a point of view, Anakin. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) dir. George Lucas

- Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno

“I’ve learned from Palpatine.”

I am not evil

He spread his hands as though offering a hug. “Share with me the truth. Your absolute truth. Let yourself out, Anakin.” “I-” Anakin shook his head. “I wouldn’t even know how to begin.” “It’s quite simple, in the end: tell me what you want.” “I still don’t understand.” “I am offering you… anything,” Palpatine said. “Pick something. Anything.” “All right,” Anakin said softly. “Corellia. I’ll take Corellia.” “The planet, or the whole system?” Anakin stared. “I just-” He shook his head blankly. “I can’t figure out if you’re kidding, or completely insane.” “I am neither, Anakin. I am trying to impress upon you a fundamental truth of our relationship. A fundamental truth of yourself.”

and when rebels said "our will to be free is what’s going to beat you"