Palpatine's Rise to Power

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[@Mr101editz]

Why’d you change your profile? I loved the old swift one!

[@Alex-xb7ry]

Put the commercial at the begining and end...such a mood killer

[@theepicdude0002]

At last, the work of generations is complete. The great error is corrected. The day of victory is at hand. The day of revenge. The day of the Sith.

[@theepicdude0002]

Looking forward to it, a tribute to my second favorite Star Wars Villain, right behind Vader of course.

[@OvertheHedge06]

Such an awesome speech that was cut out of the movie and put in a fucking FORTNITE event

[@theepicdude0002]

@@OvertheHedge06 would’ve been a great cliffhanger for the last Jedi. So his return doesn’t come out of nowhere in episode 9.

[@Isaacisaperson4677]

@@theepicdude0002well they didn't know they were bringing palpatine back when they made last Jedi

[@theepicdude0002]

@@Isaacisaperson4677 really, I’ve read some Articles that said it was the plan all along. Guess not.

[@andreababcock2622]

“The Republic will be reorganized into the FIRST GA-LAC-TIC EMPIRE! For a safe, and secure, society!”

[@samalvey8168]

What a convincing lie, I don't think!

[@luisemiliopadilla6027]

You will be safe, pinky promise xD

[@mehrshadshadmehri685]

Long live the Empire

[@benbecker2888]

“So this how liberty ends? With thunderous applause.”

[@CsuarezFla]

This is what is happening to America today.

[@saarang7572]

Palpatine is literally the purest villain. He wasn't motivated by greed, acceptance, revenge, or anything like that. He just had an innate determination to be the most powerful being through the dark side and then used other people's weaknesses, misconceptions, and ignorance to conduct his political machinations and work his way to the top (right under the Jedi's noses). So much of this plotline is underrated when people think of Star Wars, but it's my favorite part. Great video!

[@colbywidener7092]

Execpt he's a Sith, so greed and hate are very much motivation for him

[@saarang7572]

@@colbywidener7092 I could be misunderstanding, but I think the Sith way is to allow yourself to feel greed, hate, and other negative motions in order to draw power from them. I don’t know if that necessarily means Palpatine is motivated specifically by greed for money or hate for some person or idea like other beings might be. He simply does anything to elevate himself into more power. At least that’s my interpretation from what I’ve watched and read of him, but that’s why I love palpatine as a villain 😁

[@colbywidener7092]

@saarang7572 You pretty much understand it. But what I'm saying is that those are all a part of the sith way to achieve power and to keep power. A Sith being selfish and narcissistic will always allow negative and destructive behavior to dominate their life like greed and hate, and any positive behavior like love or compassion is quickly denounced and forgotten

[@Brainflayer]

He embodies a line from Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil "A living thing seeks above all to discharge its strength-life itself is WILL TO POWER." He didn't do it for love or revenge or greed, his deepest desire, his dream above all else was to see his power and control stretch across the entire galaxy and beyond. His entire life was Will to Power and the struggle to gain that power, but it ultimately left him brittle and inflexible, once he had that ultimate power as Emperor he had no plans to use it towards any real goal, he simply sat content on his throne until his pride and arrogance killed him.

[@Alex-xb7ry]

Villain?

[@OceanHedgehog]

For 40 years, Ian McDiarmid has continuously returned to play Palpatine, and film culture will forever owe him a debt of gratitude of his impeccable performance.

[@bmarshy]

Damn… using that shot at the end was powerful. In a way it’s haunting to see that after all the manipulation and death that he caused, he just sits there and watches the galaxy suffer. But in another way it’s almost… sad? Isn’t there a saying that dictators are often the loneliest people or something like that? It’s almost like after 40+ years of tyranny, Palpatine had no one left around him so he just sits there thinking in his head that he had accomplished everything he wanted for his own selfish desires, but from an outside point of view he’s nothing more than a lonely old man.

[@Darth_Xionn]

It'd almost be sad, if he wasn't so gleefully evil.

[@christopherpoet458]

Well, sorta. The plan from the beginning was the distruction of the Jedi and post order 66, it was known to some extent survivors remained. So the hunt and the dream had not truly been completed. Hence why Vader spent a good majority of the early years hinting Jedi Survivors. Now, in terms of the current cannon, this is all. Not much more too it other than to sit back and rule a galaxy. But... if you take in a little inspiration from Legends and very loose hints in cannon, something else did get his attention. We have had a very small number of scenes that suggested Palpatine became concerned about something from the Unknown Regions. Something that would be an excercentral threat to the Universe. Now, it is worth noting that the mentions are just vague fragments and could be a meaningless as him just finding Exogal. But if it were something else, it would potentially explain the Death Star and his rapid militarization efforts that continued even after the Galaxy was mostly subdued under the boot of the Empire. For the record, I am not saying he is a good guy. But... I can absolutly see a reality where Palpatine sees something in his visions and has an "Oh s*it we are all f*cked." moment and proceed to plan accordingly. Another argument to be made are the contingency orders he left in case of his death. Some of the planets, as seen in BF2, were loyal to the Empire. The possible argument that could be made here is that Palpatine left behind orders to destroy or hinder these planets in specific ways so that whatever "threat" did some would not be able to utilize whatever advantage it could gain from these worlds. Again, this is grasping at straws and nothing is official, but in Legends Palpatine had favored the construction of the Death Star was a weapon against the Uconn Vog. Doubt we will ever see them in cannon, but in Legends I think it was at least confirmed that Palpatine was aware that firepower was going to be the determining factor between victory and defeat and the design of the ISD 1 was intended to be a front line battle ship against the Vog. The ISD 2 coming about due to rebel fighter tactics while still trying to keep it's intended role. And I think there was a video that did explain how the Uconn Vog would have had a harder time fighting the Empire than it did the Republic. Now, you would think if any of this is true than Palpatine would clue others in, but Sith are Sith and by his nature of being absolutly drunk on power, I think he just figured he could use the potential crisis to his advantage. The problem with all of this is in the Sequels and the "tantrum" he has over losing the Empire. But the Final Order (as awful as the name is) did still carry on with the same military doctrine the Empire had. Which still begs the question of the possibility we may still see something worse than Palpatine come to the galaxy. Take it all with a grain of salt. It is a lot of hopeful thinking.

[@kylexwlsn8372]

@@christopherpoet458 this may be happening in canon, but with the grysks from timothy zahns thrawn novels replacing the yuuzhan vong. To understand this, read all of timothy zahns thrawn novels, and chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy

[@christopherpoet458]

@@kylexwlsn8372 I have read the books up until the events of Lothal. I have not read Alliances or any more frequent releases yet. I will have to see if I can find audio-books. But I will check them out. I am not familiar with the Grysks.

[@bkjeong4302]

The idea of him enjoying suffering actually explains stuff like the inhibitor chips: why make the clones commit to Order 66 willingly when you can force them to do it to make them more miserable?

[@quintinerickson4358]

Bringing in the Darth Plagues Audiobook is one of the best choices. This is such a great edit. Palpatine is one of the best characters that Star Wars has ever had. He's put everything in motion, his rise to power, his planning, his training,, almost every detail of him is awesome.

[@Killzoneguy117]

He's probably one of the best villains ever written. He is Satan. Through and through. He doesn't seek to right any wrongs, to claim any rights, to avenge any slights. He cares only for himself. He relishes the scheming, the conniving, and the suffering he creates. He desires only one thing: absolute power. Not to make the Galaxy better but solely because he knows he can do it.

[@grayflaneur4854]

Yes, yes! I picked out the Darth Plagueis novel audio as well. Magnificent...

[@denzelgariseb79]

This edit perfectly encapsulates what Mon Mothma said she learned from Palpatine - “ I show you the stone in my hand you miss the knife at your throat “

[@nivedkoladimootheri278]

Even after more than a year, Andor lives on as the best thing in recent Star Wars history....

[@shreyashanimations6523]

The one true villain. backed by no moral origin story. He is evil, just for the hell of it. By far the MOST Intelligent man in the entire Galaxy, followed by Yoda, Thrawn and Vader. Truly a person with utmost clarity.

[@jedimasterboltsproductions6433]

On the intelligence list im adding Hemlock

[@klaykid117]

My favourite thing is how much he just LOVES being evil he's like the only Sith to not be a berserk but actually laugh while using the dark side.

[@shreyashanimations6523]

@@klaykid117 ifkrrr

[@cellopanda1935]

I wonder how much he looked like einstein...

[@franzberini8718]

Vader is not that smart

[@archietaylor7729]

No joke I think this works as one of the best summaries of the prequel trilogy I've ever seen

[@lucho4037]

"You must realize.. there aren't enough jedi to protect the galaxy.." and instantly cuts to the jedi massacre at Geonosis Arena, truly showcasing Palpatine's plan, in the first hours of the clone wars he already inflicted serious damage to the Jedi Order and what came next was a long and bloody process of weakening the Order, by the time order 66 was executed, most of the work was done, countless jedi were already killed, their numbers were short and also spread thin through the galaxy, the end of the Order came down to a single order, one planned decades before the war.

[@shreyashanimations6523]

The Greatest villain of all time being a politician is the best thing about palpatine and all of star wars.

[@taewoosuh9323]

And so does his mentor and greatest ally being a banker/investor.

[@fishfish8879]

“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.” ― Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse: Dune

[@JabamiLain]

I've sought discipline during my teenage years, even if it was through fictional stories. I sought to mold my moral compass into a desirable shape. I wanted order above all. I think I did. And now, I discern which desires I want to see done, from the ones that lack longevity. In short, I think I lived through this quote.

[@blairmartin7263]

Wonderful book! Sad it was Frank Herbert's last completed "Dune" Saga work.

[@ageekywriter]

I smiled when I heard the Darth Plaguis audiobook! It's such a great addition to the edit lol. I love it so much.

[@Brofessorben1017]

Dude I was acting like a kid meeting Santa on Christmas morning, first hearing Plagueis's voice on here same team. 🔥

[@davidcase8635]

"The road to power is paved by hypocrisy...and casualties." - Frank Underwood from Netflix's House of Cards.

[@vulkan2348]

If palpatine was not there. All of this would never happen. But it happened because of this man.

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

Indeed even maul called him brilliant

[@Minipsil13]

Well not really, if Palpatine wasn't here it would have jus been someone else. It was initially Plagueis' plan but when Sidious took his place he continued the plan and somewhat changed it to involve him gaining his own apprentice(s).

[@ResurgentVoice]

Another amazing edit! I love how you started it with, "The Republic is in decay. Corporations continue to gain a political foothold as more and more senators succumb to corruption." It's important to remember the greed at the heart of all of this. The greed for more money and more life, both of which stem from a pathological fear of loss that results from a lack security during crucial developmental phases. So many people in both our real and fictional worlds cause endless suffering because of their inability to recognize their fear. More people in the real world (including me) need to follow Yoda's advice and "Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Thank you for this beautiful reminder!

[@officialvallen]

“I’ve waited a long time for this moment. My dearest internet friends.” ~ Darth Sidious, probably

[@LordVader-v8p]

"The jedi serve a corrupt senate that fail the republic it represent"

[@HeroesFanProductions]

Fantastic work man! Loved how you included Plagueis's voice from the audiobook 🔥

[@SWFT_edits]

Thanks man!🙏🏼

[@ScreamingLake]

That thumbnail makes it look like Palpatine just dropped the slickest rap album of the decade.

[@nickles96]

This is an absolute masterpiece of a video. Imagine if Ahsoka actually believed Maul. What a turn that would take!

[@BabarizamDK]

I think it would be great to see a fan film about Palpatine. Since Disney doesnt care much about the fans, we should take matters in our own hands

[@JaimeBurciaga]

​​The power of the tyrant is based on the power of its people.

[@RayvenGuard]

It took me a lot longer than it should have to realize how strongly Palpatine's rise to power and the fall of the Republic is inspired by Hitlers rise to power and the fall of the Weimar Republic at the time. No one saw what was happening right in front of their eyes until Palpatine directly ordered the execution of anyone who would oppose him. And even then, the majority of the people still applauded as he burned the remnants of the Republic. Lucas did an amazing job telling this story.

[@rob6927]

Not really, he didn't secretly cause the chaos, just took advantage of it. For once, he never even pretended to like democracy or want to preserve it. Same with Napoleon, or Octavian and the Roman republic, they took advantage of chaos they didn't create. Although they both claimed to be the protectors of the republic. So those two would be more similar to Palpatine actually. But anyone can see what they want in it... It's a movie...

[@RayvenGuard]

@@rob6927 Yes, he took advantage of the chaos at that time. But he and his supporters were also nurturing the existing chaos and the hatred of the people, directing it against those they wanted to eliminate. Palpatine never pretended to like democracy, either. He just never said openly that he wants to get rid of it. However, he was always promoting a strong leader to take control and bad-mouthing the slow decision-making process in the Republic, as well as the democratic decisions themselves, if they were unpopular with certain people. The difference is that in the movies, it seems more like Palpatine is following a grand plan. But he does also have moments where he improvises, and uses a situation that he probably did not expect to his advantage. I actually doubt that he really predicted all the events from beginning to end. Much rather, I believe that he just caused chaos to destabilize the Republic, knowing that it would make the people susceptible to his messages, as it did during the Weimar times and today again in many countries. And I don't think he could have caused a civil war, if there had not been any hostilities to begin with. So the only real difference in the end would be how well they both had planned their take-over of power. The overall events are very clearly inspired by the events during the Weimar Republic, though. Especially the way Palpatine became chancellor, the legislations he passes to end the crises in the Republic, all the way to his announcement to end the Republic. It's not a one to one representation of historic events, of course, but the connections are definitely there.

[@hightidekraken]

Vader is phenomenal as a villain dont get me wrong but I like him a lot for his arc and what that chapter adds to Anakins character. Palpatine has no redemption arc. He is pure evil. The puppet master. The Emperor. Vader will always be more iconic but Palpatine gave him that name (literally).

[@wetwillyis_1881]

No one could have played Palpatine better. That good bit of camp acting made it all the more believable that he was a secret genius acting like he was an everyman, while secretly being the greatest villain ever put to screen. He's so influential and well written and acted, even people in our world believe in the Empire.

[@jackstutz2860]

damn that last series of shots gave me goosebumps

[@cooljerk86]

I’ve never seen so much hype for a KZbin video that hasn’t been posted yet… not gonna lie I came here to like and share the live event as well… 😂

[@DragonMonarch-eg2ib]

Plan and preparation for over 1000 years has finally come together the Sith will rise once again

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

To think palpatine just continue they plan after others before him but it was brilliant

[@salsal435]

DON'T EVER GIVE ABSOLUTE POWER TO THOSE WHO DESPERATELY WANT IT!! FIGHT AGAINST IT!

[@Xashe_]

The day of victory is at hand! The day of REVENGE! The day OF THE SITH!

[@iljoker6788]

Incredible. Darth Sidious is an Amazing villain and his story and rise of his power that you show us in this video is very impressive.

[@3Brilliance]

This is amazing! Peak Star Wars. I think every true fan of Star Wars should watch this compilation.

[@VaderBrickStudios]

Dude this is crazy good! Palpatine was a very brilliant but evil man, it's rally cool to see how he rose to power and your editing skills are just getting unbelievable! The timeline stuff you were doing was really cool too and I can't wait to see whats next!

[@JIGgameoverSAW]

Same level as Dudufilms this time! I mean as in style. You blew me away with this man! So much story told in this 10 mins video! love it

[@SWFT_edits]

Thank you!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@anthony.L]

Dooku is one of my fav character!

[@HighPriestFuneral]

This really did give a sense of Count Dooku as being conflicted every step of the way. I'd heard that the Clone Wars made him a bit of a stock villain... if he has more scenes like this, maybe I should give it a watch.

[@anthony.L]

You should definitely. In addition, I highly recommend you to watch the mini-series Tales of a Jedi.

[@HighPriestFuneral]

@@anthony.L Thanks! I'll give it a go.

[@newmiami99]

Epic work! You’ve managed to actually make the prequels coherent and good. Your talent is being able to take the perfect moment from so many incredible sources and piece it together perfectly. Thank you!

[@TitusSmith-i6r]

Brilliance! Absolute Brilliance!

[@jennyswanson7688]

9:46 gives me chills well done

[@Kyber664]

I love these longer edits, excellent job

[@stephenkelly7263]

Dude, you did a beautiful job of pulling together all these threads from a massive tapestry! I have enough video editing experience to know how clever and carefully thought out some of those edits were. The final shot was perfect.

[@brandenbedoya]

What a masterpiece of an edit. 10/10

[@emzonik8851]

Love how on top of the films and TCW you also blend elements from both Legends and new Canon continuities.

[@ZackMuffinMan]

He is the Senate.

[@shanemorgan5066]

Wow! Just wow, that moment at 9.26!!! Shivers up the spine!!!! Well done good sir!

[@srwilson3s2k14]

masterpiece palpatine is the GOAT im subbing

[@skyguyx93]

Sidious is my all time favorite character. This video did justice and more I could had wanted in a video of him! Def sub and like this video! Long live the empire

[@TevyaSmolka]

Great job man on the rise of palpatine its fantastic.

[@goldenapplesaga5446]

It is a *CRIME* you dont have more subscribers. Which is why i subscribed!

[@cameronlucas7256]

I would love to see a palpatine prequel series that merges into his backstage workings of the main films. Like if it was filmed like the crown lol…

[@booksimmersed]

Using audio from the Plagueis book. That is awesome.

[@cantionaleecclesiasticum5378]

When and where?

[@DailyTechNews.mp4]

WHAT A MASTERPIECE! Very well done 👌👌

[@KayKay21]

Amazing delivery of "The day of victory is at hand. The day of revenge. The day of the Sith" , that voice....

[@Skekic16]

This is one hell of an edit

[@just_gibs]

So we're cooking, lets go

[@triggerstudios3815]

Chills Every time

[@falcon4687]

The SWFT team ensures with exciting and conquering content,i appreciate it, though,i'd like to see your another masterpiece in The hobbit or the lord of the rings

[@CsuarezFla]

Darth Sidius/ Emperor Palpatine The most evil, vile, ruthless, brutal, merciless & cunning villain in all cinema!

[@GOATXEDIXS]

This is gonna be fire

[@sannii2222]

bro the ending I got goosebumps

[@jakobrenner2230]

Seeing Plagueis' addition in this edit made me very happy. While the novel is called "Plagueis", the book is about the titular character as much as it also is a detailed backstory about Palpatine and who he is as a person. Fire edit btw, awesome work!

[@StarchyDuke]

This is some of the best editing I’ve seen in a Star Wars edit and it’s been so cool to see your editing get better and batter the more videos you make.

[@SWFT_edits]

Thank you! That means a lot🙏🏼

[@MovieMaster-98]

Omg that was so good 🔥

[@imperious8905]

Yes

[@FelixTheCat1919_PSN]

Just EPIC & Flawless! Nicely done. 💯😎👍👏 👏 👏

[@heyitsmace]

oh this IS SICK.

[@ransomweslock2007]

Hell yea! Amazing edit, you dont miss man

[@CVernRock-c3x]

That was f*king brilliant! Good Job 👍👍

[@horusgaming8797]

God the overall story of Star Wars is so incredible

[@Zero-db8yk]

Always cinematic and beautiful bro 💪

[@mflo9994]

You are the absolute best at these types of videos. Thank you.

[@cw_edits]

Absolutely crazy video bro. Legit don't understand how you manage to do it everytime. Insane storytelling ability

[@SWFT_edits]

thanks bro means a lot🙏🏼🫡

[@Legendary_Recaps]

Excited for it

[@kenobikinch5381]

Ah, a masterful production. Much anticipated and very enjoyable.

[@megacoolarto]

Sick video

[@leanlute7507]

I ld love seeing the Emperor from the first trilogy in here. However really nice clip

[@Davey647Returns]

Phenomenal work as always

[@PresentMoment333]

This, This is a perfect video

[@NomahsSportsCards]

This is so badass. Thanks for making it. You earned a new sub!

[@ethsch13]

That ending. Holy cow.

[@birdchips6886]

OMG, this edit made me love palpatine even more! Great job SWFT.

[@SWFT_edits]

Thanks man!🙌🏼

[@AJ_M26]

EPIC video!!!

[@justindieterich1773]

Wonderful job. Especially liked the inclusion of Plagieus.

[@jeffhallam2004]

Great video!

[@Darth_Xionn]

Using the Plaugeis auidiobook was genius!

[@PenguWattler]

Outdid yourself with this one for sure!!

[@intothemultiverse1033]

At last Darth Banes plan has come to fruition

[@samlebron2118]

Fire edit 🔥🔥🔥

[@Empeak]

One of the best edits I have ever seen. Incredible work. Thank you.

[@cpob2013]

Once more the sith will rule the galaxy... and we shall have peace...

[@Aaron-64]

This was so dope, i hope this video gets the attention it should get :D

[@sniperaim333]

I can't freaking wait!!!

[@sebinatorthomas]

❤ Work of art my Sith Lord very goooooooood

[@fishfish8879]

“There is satisfaction in defeating an enemy. But one must never allow oneself to become complacent. There are always more enemies to be identified, faced, and vanquished. All warriors understand the need to face and defeat the enemy. Both aspects of the task can be challenging. Both can require thought, insight, and planning. Failures in any of those areas can cost unnecessary time and irreplaceable lives. But a warrior may forget that even the task of identifying the enemy can be difficult. And the cost of that failure can lead to catastrophe.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

Amazing video,maul was right palpatine was brilliant,sith plan has finally being complete

[@mTA3st]

A surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@Fazerati]

That was intense!! Great job

[@BasicGuy834]

my hero uploaded some good stuff again. Long live the SWFT!

[@derbucherwurm]

great tribute to Palpatines Rise to Power! Truly a Masterpiece!