Despite the brilliance of that initial idea, Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious was defeated in the end specifically because of the limitations of his plans with the Senate and the Death Star.

Perhaps the most baffling thing about Senator Palpatine that makes no sense is the fact that, when acting as Darth Sidious, ...

The Phantom Menace, a veiled figure shadows all galactic happenings, exercising control over political systems and personal destinies.