In the Star Wars fictional universe, Emperor Sheev Palpatine is the leader of the Galactic Empire.

Palpatine rose to power initially a senator from Naboo, presenting himself to the public as a champion of democracy. However, he was secretly known as Darth Sidious, a Dark Lord of the Sith who plans to destroy the Jedi and take permanent control of the galaxy. As Sidious, Palpatine engineers the invasion of Naboo, using the conflict to have the Senate elect him as Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. He further masterminds the Clone Wars to grant himself dictatorial emergency powers and stay in office long after his term expires.

Palpatine proceeds to almost entirely exterminate the Jedi through Order 66 and manipulate Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker into becoming his new Sith apprentice, Darth Vader. He transforms the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire and declares himself Emperor, using Machiavellian manipulation to invoke martial law. Palpatine rules the galaxy for over two decades before Vader betrays and kills him to save his son, Luke Skywalker.

Unbeknownst to the galaxy, Palpatine resurrects himself through the dark side of the Force. He secretly masterminds the First Order to restore the Empire, with Supreme Leader Snoke as his puppet ruler.
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