Star Wars has just revealed a little more of Palpatine's backstory - and how he managed to manipulate his way into power in the ...

Several deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith further explain how Palpatine took control, and how the Rebellion was formed ...

Palpatine convinces Amidala to call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Finis Valorum, who is removed from office as a result. In the subsequent election, the Senate makes Palpatine the new ...