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ST The New Emperor

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by I_Love_Scotch, Feb 20, 2015.

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  1. DaddlerTheDalek

    DaddlerTheDalek Jedi Master star 4

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  2. Thrawn082

    Thrawn082 Force Ghost star 6

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    I'm kind of hoping that Max von Sydow is playing the new Imperial leader. He's proven that he can pull off the "evil ruler" thing quite well.
     
  3. SLASHAXL

    SLASHAXL Jedi Master star 2

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    With Emperor Palpatine and his apprentice and heir Darth Vader both dead, there was probably a massive problem in terms of who was next in line.

    The Empire was essentially setup to be a Sith Empire by Sidious, and he was arrogant enough to believe that the Sith would not be defeated. So the line of succession would probably be assumed to be simply between Master and Apprentice forever, so a power vacuum was created and I would say the most ruthless contender most likely emerged as the new Emperor.

    However in saying that, this contender would probably already be in the existing ranks, and I would likely have been an Imperial commander of some guise or rank. So with that in mind, I don't see Andy Serkis/Uber being the new Emperor, as he is rumoured to be of Sith lineage and unlikely to have been anywhere near Darth Sidious during his time as Emperor.
     
  4. Ben R

    Ben R Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Maybe this guy...

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    ...or, this guy:

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    ...or, this guy:

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  5. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    In addition to being Grand Vizier of the Empire, Mas Amedda was knowingly part of the Sith conspiracy. If I spent all those years helping Sheev become Emperor, there's no way that I would just sit back as soon as Sheev dies.
     
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  6. Dra---

    Dra--- Force Ghost star 6

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    What do you mean knowingly?
     
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  7. starocean90

    starocean90 Chosen One star 8

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  8. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    I mean that he knew that he was helping the Sith rise to power.
     
  9. starocean90

    starocean90 Chosen One star 8

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    didn't Tarkin also know or suspect that Vader and Palps were Sith but didn't care as long as he moved up the ranks?;)
     
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  10. Dra---

    Dra--- Force Ghost star 6

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    How do we know that?

    In ROTS, I thought he looked drugged or something. Under Palp's control...

    Do we have information that tells us he actually knew Palps was a Sith or what he was up to? Or is that just your guess?
     
  11. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    From weakest to strongest evidence:

    1. Gave Valorum bad advice.

    2. Suggested that Palpatine be granted emergency powers.

    3. Witnessed Palpatine use Force Lightning.
     
  12. starocean90

    starocean90 Chosen One star 8

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    I recall there being hints in TCW that he knew Palps dark secret.[face_dunno]

    Also Wookiepedia, says he knows and we all know they are never wrong.;)
    http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mas_Amedda/Canon
     
  13. Dra---

    Dra--- Force Ghost star 6

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    Ok, so we're guessing he knows.

    He probably does.

    Maybe.

    We don't know for certain though.
     
  14. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    He witnessed Palpatine use Force lightning. If that's not proof, what is?
     
  15. Dra---

    Dra--- Force Ghost star 6

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    He could have been under the influence. He was acting quite weird in those scenes.
     
  16. DarthPhilosopher

    DarthPhilosopher Chosen One star 6

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    What are the chances he was drugged? We have no real evidence of this suggesting he knew about Sidious (especially since TCW).
     
  17. Dra---

    Dra--- Force Ghost star 6

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    Under the influence of Palpatine. If you watch that ROTS scene, his eyes look like his will is another's. To me, at least.

    My point really is we don't know his thoughts because we never hear him tell us what he knows.
     
  18. DarthPhilosopher

    DarthPhilosopher Chosen One star 6

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    Yeah sure we don't know for sure if he knows if Palpatine is a Sith (although chances are he does). He is definitely part of the conspiracy though.
     
  19. Digladio

    Digladio Jedi Master star 3

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    It would be interesting if they reverted back to the original idea behind the Emperor. In the earlier drafts of ANH and ESB, the Emperor was supposed to be this pretentious bureaucrat who wore fancy royal-type clothes and jewelry and was simply being used by the Sith Knights for their own purposes. He was a weak and feckless leader who didn't really care about anything as long as the wealth kept coming in (kind of reminded me of Xerxes in 300). It wasn't until Lucas and the writers started fleshing out the background of Vader did the Emperor change into his contemporary version as a powerful Force user who was basically the dark version of Yoda.
     
  20. Lord Crevil

    Lord Crevil Jedi Padawan star 1

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  21. DarthLightlyBruise

    DarthLightlyBruise Jedi Grand Master star 5

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  22. TheBBP

    TheBBP Force Ghost star 6

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    Let's keep the pokes at politics out of it, folks.
     
  23. DarthLightlyBruise

    DarthLightlyBruise Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    As an independent, my photo's not political. I just love that photoshop job, and think Cheney has the perfect face for a Star Wars villain.
     
  24. TheBBP

    TheBBP Force Ghost star 6

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    I wasn't just talking to you lol.
     
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  25. DarthLightlyBruise

    DarthLightlyBruise Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    I know. But I can only speak for myself. :)
     
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