What if Palpatine Never Assassinated Darth Plagueis

What if Palpatine Never Assassinated Darth Plagueis? Let’s explore the depths of it in the video. Within Palpatine’s residence, a private celebration is taking place as he pours a glass for himself and his master. Standing before him and looming large is Darth Plagueis. The hulking Sith Lord grins down at him and raises the glass with a smile. Plagueis: The Republic has given birth to its own executioner. The Senate praises you, Darth Sidious, chancellor suits you, my young apprentice. A masterpiece of manipulation." Palpatine: And so begins the great work. The Jedi suspect nothing, and my allies in the Senate clamor to support me. But this is merely the first step. Plagueis: Indeed. Our time is now. Though you hold power now, the time has come to consolidate it. There is much work to be done and I worry you cannot handle it on your own. Palpatine’s eyes flash with a hint of irritation. He frowns and glances over at his master. This is far from a new conversation. And yet, his master constantly brings it up. The chancellor sips his glass and frowns, but Plagueis takes another sip and places a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it slightly. Plagueis: Do not choke on your pride and squander our gains, young one. I am not saying this to disparage your contributions. I say this because we must adapt to changing times. Failing to do that is what allowed the Republic to rot. We cannot take over if the Sith exist only as shadows, bound by the Rule of Two. We must embrace true evolution. That is the way of science. Palpatine: You would abandon the Rule of Two? It has served us well. The Sith have survived because of it. What would you replace it with? Plagueis: Survival is not enough. Domination is our destiny. The Sith of old perished because they tore each other apart in blind ambition. But now we have done the same with the Republic. They would accept a Sith Lord without question if pushed properly. All they require is the right motivator. Money moves people more than the force. Palpatine: Sighs. Very well, I shall consider what you say. The incident on Naboo proved highly successful, with every party playing right into their hands. Palpatine was especially thrilled to see that the Chosen One was finally revealed. However, there was still much to do. No matter how big, one incident would not be enough to change the galaxy as they needed. They would require more chaos and more resources. This is where the two of them must work together. While Palpatine handled the politics and policy of the Republic, one thing that concerned everyone was the finances and economics. This was when Plagueis came in. Using his name, Hego Damask, and his connections to the Banking Clan, he begins gathering allies. Working with San Hill, Plagueis begins to secretly meet up with prominent figures in the galaxy - business leaders, government officials, and administrators who are concerned with their finances, and he offers to manage and let their money grow. Although by now his star has seemingly faded, his connections with Palpatine breathe new life into his reputation. He makes sure that the money the Dark Lord invests sees quick and massive returns, winning the trust of his clients back. News soon spreads and countless major figures hurry to offer their money to this magic banker. Whether it's through genius or corruption, no one seems to care so long as they get their returns. In exchange, he ensures these groups support Palpatine and his policies. It doesn’t matter to them if Plagueis and Palpatine are corrupt. If anything, most find it easier to work with if they are. Palpatine is happy to leave it at that and simply ensure their patronage, but Plagueis is not satisfied with that. He finds this system to be brittle and inefficient, too prone to failure. The Sith Lord is a scientist at heart and is not satisfied with good enough. He continues to refine and enhance his system. Rather than just take the money of people, he uses and invests it, buying assets for their future empire. He purchases worlds, resources, soldiers, and ships to give their future empire something tangible. This leaves him working closely with another ally in their faction. Count Dooku. Unlike the rest of them, Dooku is no mere official, but a former Jedi and a seasoned politician. Rather than just wishing to amass wealth, he truly wishes to reform the Republic, having been disillusioned by the Republic. Palpatine recruits him to join their group, but Plagueis takes a keen interest in him. The two share a talent in finances. While Palpatine may be the political face, Dooku handles the politics behind the scenes, creating unrest and chaos in the galaxy. Whether it is fanning the flames of succession, funding criminals, or encouraging corporations to flex their muscles. #starwars #starwarswhatif #palpatine #darthsidious #darthplagueis #countdooku #darthvader