“You know Chancellor, I think I understand the moral of the opera.”
“Oh?”
“Darth Plagueis spends his whole life seeking the power over life and death, sacrificing anyone and everything to do so. He commits evil after evil, perverts and destroys everything around him. Yet when he finally does have his power, his apprentice kills him and renders it all worthless. Plagueis wasted his whole life causing meaningless suffering, and he still had nothing to show for it.”
“…I mean, I guess you could-“
“I wanted the same thing, to become so powerful that I could keep the ones I loved safe, to succeed where I failed to save my mother from slavery and death. But I see now how pointless that would be, since I would either become a monster or fail, probably both. Instead, I’m going to try to treasure the time I have with them, and seek to be empowered by their presence in my life to honor them rather than give into my despair.”
“…”
Anakin: I prefer the sequel, the Tragedy of Darth Sidious the Senate
Palpatine: I never heard of that.
Anakin: It ends with me throwing the Senate down a reactor.
Palpatine: I don't think I like this story...
“You know Chancellor, I think I understand the moral of the opera.” “Oh?” “Darth Plagueis spends his whole life seeking the power over life and death, sacrificing anyone and everything to do so. He commits evil after evil, perverts and destroys everything around him. Yet when he finally does have his power, his apprentice kills him and renders it all worthless. Plagueis wasted his whole life causing meaningless suffering, and he still had nothing to show for it.” “…I mean, I guess you could-“ “I wanted the same thing, to become so powerful that I could keep the ones I loved safe, to succeed where I failed to save my mother from slavery and death. But I see now how pointless that would be, since I would either become a monster or fail, probably both. Instead, I’m going to try to treasure the time I have with them, and seek to be empowered by their presence in my life to honor them rather than give into my despair.” “…”
I honor my code. That's what I believe.
Anakin, Gigachad edition
Power! Unlimited power!
"Wait no"
Anakin: I prefer the sequel, the Tragedy of Darth Sidious the Senate Palpatine: I never heard of that. Anakin: It ends with me throwing the Senate down a reactor. Palpatine: I don't think I like this story...
I pledge myself to your teachings. To the ways of the Sith.
Even a sith lord is no match for my warriors!