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What if Palpatine Was Defeated Before Anakin Arrived in Revenge of the Sith? Let’s explore the depths of it in the video.
Anakin Skywalker bursts into the office of the Supreme Chancellor, his heart pounding, his mind racing as he senses a disturbance in the Force. He knows it is risky and tries his best to stay put, but this is too important.
His eyes widen as Palpatine tries desperately to keep Mace away with a burst of Force lightning as he lays against the shattered window. But the Jedi Master blocks these attacks and then drives his lightsaber down to Palpatine’s throat. He gasps and then drops to the ground. Mace Windu stands over him, breathing heavily, lightsaber still ignited.
Anakin: Y-you betrayed him. We needed him alive, to face a trial.
Mace: Palpatine was a Sith Lord, Anakin. He manipulated all of us. He would have manipulated the Senate. This was the only way.
Anakin can hardly believe what he’s hearing. This wasn’t the plan. He had hoped that they would capture Palpatine and let him face trial. While in prison, Anakin would visit him and receive the information, in exchange for his freedom.
Snarling, he ignites his lightsaber and lunges at Mace. The Jedi Master’s eyes widen as he sees this and raises his lightsaber to block this attack.
Mace: Skywalker! What’s gotten into you?
Anakin doesn’t respond as he advances, whirling his lightsaber at him. It comes down on him as heavy blows, each one sending Mace staggering back. But the Jedi absorbs all of these strikes, channeling his anger to throw it back in a vicious counterattack.
Although Anakin was initially trying to kill Mace, he now finds himself on the defensive. Mace narrows his eyes as he can sense the darkness brewing within the young man’s body. This fuels him to keep on fighting. He strikes low and forces Anakin to jump onto Palpatine’s desk.
He kicks over its contents towards Mace and follows with a slash. It grazes his shoulder leaving Mace stumbling. Seeing him struggling to wield his lightsaber, Anakin takes the opportunity to strike
Letting his anger take over, Anakin throws himself at Mace. His strikes become wilder and more unpredictable, but also more difficult to counter with his injury. The force throws Mace back as Anakin bears down on him, stepping closer until they are face to face and then driving his lightsaber into his stomach.
Mace’s eyes widen and he drops to the ground. For a moment, Anakin is triumphant but as he looks at the broken body of his colleague, his pride turns into horror as he realizes what he’s done. His lightsaber drops from his hands as he stares at his corpse.
As the weight of what he’s done begins to settle over him, the door bursts open. Senate guards rush in, their blasters aimed at Anakin. He drops his lightsaber, raising his hands, but his mind is spinning. He doesn’t resist as they seize him and take him away.
Word spreads quickly. Palpatine is dead, and Anakin Skywalker, the hero of the Republic, has killed Mace Windu in what some are calling an act of treason. But questions come flooding in, leaving the Senate in chaos, with no clear leadership and no explanation of what happened.
In his cell, Anakin is visited by Wilhuff Tarkin.
Tarkin: Skywalker, you’ve found yourself in quite a predicament. But all is not lost. The truth has prevailed. My investigation has found that Mace Windu and the other masters were attempting to stage a coup.
Anakin: What? How can you be certain?
Tarkin: Who will question that claim? Is there any other Jedi who knew about Master Windu’s…suspicions?
Anakin: No, but why are you helping me?
Tarkin: I’m not helping you. I’m serving the Republic. Palpatine believed in you. He saw your potential, your power. I can ensure your freedom—on one condition. We need confirmation and your name has weight. Testify before the Senate that the Jedi were plotting a coup against the Republic.
Anakin: And why would I help you?
Tarkin: Because I know what you want, Skywalker. Do you think you were the only one who knew about the chancellor’s abilities? While I have little faith in this…religion. I understand its importance to you. Help me and I shall give you access to Palpatine’s private quarters, his research, his holocrons—everything the late Chancellor kept hidden.
Anakin: Very well.
In the Senate chambers, his testimony sends shockwaves through the galaxy. He speaks carefully, framing his story so that it implicates Mace and the Jedi Masters involved without condemning the entire Order.
Some Senators demand the Jedi be outlawed, while others argue for restraint. However, Anakin is quick to remind them that he is a Jedi and provides a grim warning. The last time they tried to jump the gun in a Jedi investigation, it nearly got his Padawan imprisoned.
The show of strength intimidates most Senators
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