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.

Sheev Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, was one of the smartest and most powerful villains in Star Wars. He was a ...

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.

A "Star Wars" actor who played a key role in "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980 died in a care facility in California.