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In today’s episode I will be going over 9 different theories about Palpatine’s role
in Star Wars Episode 9.
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Number 1: He will appear as a force ghost
The Sith quest for immortality has been well documented in the Star Wars universe.
And just as we have seen some of our favorite
characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda turn into Force ghosts, we may also get to
see Palpatine return as one too.
For a Jedi to become a force ghost, they must be focused on the Force prior to death so
that their essence becomes one with it when they leave the corporeal realm.
The Sith are said to lack this ability, but Palpatine learned a lot about immortality
from his Master, Darth Plagueis, so it’s possible he found a way.
Number 2: He will only be a part of Rey’s visions
Both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi featured Rey experiencing visions of past events, future
events, and dream-like scenarios.
It’s very possible that while Palpatine will appear in Episode IX, it will only be
as part of one of Rey’s Force visions.
She may see the Emperor’s rise to power as a means of understanding the gravity of
letting history repeat itself with the First Order.
Number 3: He will take Kylo Ren on an important quest
There was a leaked scene floating around which depicted Kylo Ren coming in contact with Palpatine
on a remote jungle planet, an artifact in his hand emitting a lifelike hologram of Palpatine
telling him where to go and what to do.
This scene was speculated to be from Episode IX, in which Kylo Ren will travel to places
with strong dark side presences.
Kylo Ren could be the true Sith Apprentice Palpatine was waiting for, so consumed by
the dark side that he would kill his own father, unlike Luke.
Number 4: He was Snoke all along
When Supreme Leader Snoke was first introduced, he was a figure cloaked in mystery.
He wasn't a Sith, but a powerful Dark Side user who had mastered their abilities and
sought to take on an apprentice of his own.
It has been speculated that he was actually Palpatine
in the body of a host that carried his essence, attributing his scarred appearance to the
energy levels it took to possess him.
Number 5: He was never actually killed in Episode 6
One of the more curious fan theories posits that Vader never threw Palpatine down the
reactor shaft that instead it was a body double.
While it is a bit far fetched, given the sequence of events both before and after, there’s
some precedence for the tactic.
In the prequels, Queen Amidala often used a body double to protect herself from assassination
attempts, and even as a Senator she couldn't be too careful.
While it's unlikely Palpatine had a body double ready to use at a moment’s notice, Palpatine's
cunning should not be understated.
It’s not entirely absurd to think that he got Kamino to clone a version of himself that
could be disposable.
Number 6: He has been manipulating Kylo Ren all along
As has been referenced often in the new trilogy, Kylo Ren is obsessed with Darth Vader, his
biological grandfather and one of the most powerful Sith warriors in the galaxy.
His very dress and mannerisms evoke Vader.
What we don’t know is if this was Ren’s choice to make.
If Palpatine were able to somehow reach out to Ren, even from beyond the grave, he may
have been guiding his every move, molding and shaping him into the perfect apprentice
as he attempted before with Vader and Luke.
Number 7: He will give Rey the ultimate test
Palpatine putting people to the test is not a new concept.
He does it in the prequels with his apprentices and in the original trilogy with Vader and
Luke.
Therefore, if he returns in The Rise of Skywalker, he may be putting Rey to the test.
Though her commitment to the Light Side seems unshakable, especially considering she turned
down Kylo Ren’s offer to rule the galaxy she hasn’t faced anyone with Palpatine’s
power.
Number 8: He will appear as a clone
Taking a page out of the non-canon expanded universe, Palpatine might live on as a clone.
In the novel Dark Empire, Palpatine was shown to cheat death and have a clone to live on
and bring about the return of the Empire.
While it might seem a bit out there, it would allow a way to bring him back without undoing
his death.
Number 9: He will tie all 9 episodes together
Palpatine is a master tactician there are no questions about it.
After orchestrating the need for the Republic to go to war, and creating an Empire from
its ashes, he could exterminate the Jedi Order in the most ruthless way.
His appearance in the final film of George Lucas’s nine-episode vision would imply
that his ability to masterfully manipulate was achievable even beyond the corporeal realm,
something that would be a narrative coup de gras and a shocking revelation for the characters
in the universe.
And there you have it!
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