In the last days of the Republic, Senator Palpatine used deception to become elected President of the Galactic Senate. Once in office he appointed himself Emperor. He declared martial law throughout the galaxy and began to rule through the military forces of the newly created Imperial Navy. Palpatine affected the simple clothing of a simple man, but drew his powers of persuasion and control from the blackest depths of the dark side of the force. While the force has twisted his face, it has also sustained him beyond his years, and even in his old age the Emperor remains a figure of terrible power. |
