Summary

Although Emperor Palpatine had plans within plans in theStar Warscanon , some relatively insignificant eccentric nearly ruined all of his body of work to bring about and maintain his Galactic Empire . Whether it was just before the dawn of the prequels or during the Galactic Civil War itself , there are multiple instances in which Palpatine ’s schemes were nearly ruined . At the very least , some of the Emperor ’s handling would have had to drastically change thanks to some very unexpected someone .

The layers of intricacy involved inPalpatine ’s program to put the Sith back in powerare quite impressive ( and yet convoluted in home ) . enshroud in plain sight as a senator and later Supreme Chancellor of the Republic , Palpatine ’s influence was vast as he gradually corrupt the Republic , compromise the Jedi Order , mastermind an full warfare to bring about the ascending of his new Empire , and seduced the pick out One to the glowering side as his new prentice . However , here are 15 relatively insignificantStar Warscharacters who nearly loosen all that Palpatine ferment forin the galaxy far , far forth .

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15Lorn Pavan

(Legends)

Lorn Pavan was an information agent who get his hands on a holocron unveil an impending blockade orchestrated by the resurgent Sith . Naturally , Darth Sidious sends Darth Maul to eliminate Pavan who could undo all of his close at hand plans . Pavan evades Maul long enough to get the holocron in the hands of Senator Palpatine who promises to get it to the Jedi , though Pavan is subsequently kill by Maul and the entropy destroyed by Palpatine ( Darth Sidious ) . Although Pavan is part of the non - canon Legends , it ’s a notable example where Palpatine ’s plans were almost peril before they ’d even begin .

14Jedi Master Yaddle

Tales of the Jedi

During the events ofThe Phantom Menace , Jedi Master Yaddlediscovers the perfidy of the former Jedi Dooku and his workplace with Darth Sidious / Palpatine . Facing them both in Palpatine ’s secluded lair within Coruscant ’s industrial district , Yaddle could have revealed the truth about Dooku far to begin with and alerted the Jedi Order to the Sith operating so tight to the Jedi Temple itself , had she only managed to head for the hills . Instead , Yaddle was overpowered and killed by Dooku , cementing his rottenness to the black side and allowing Palpatine to continue run in the shadow for year .

Star Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political hullabaloo , as Jedi Knights Qui - Gon Jinn and Obi - Wan Kenobi seek peace while meet Anakin Skywalker , a striver with capital potential in the Force . Meanwhile , the Sith begin their revivification , threatening the stability of the Republic .

13Zam Wessell

Attack of the Clones

Hired by Jango Fett who was hired by Count Dooku to kill Padmé , one could argue that the Clawdite shape - sceneshifter Zam Wessell would have dramatically shifted Palpatine ’s plans had she been successful in her missionary work to obliterate the Naboo senator . Palpatine want Padmé dead due to her resistance to the Military Creation Act , and the support Dooku would gain from the Trade Federation watch over her dying . However , Attack of the Clones’overly convoluted game realise it unvoiced to believe Palpatine ’s line that"everything is going as plan " , especially if Padmé had pass as intended .

Years after the event of The Phantom Menace , the Skywalker Saga continues with Star Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones . When Senator Padme Amidala ’s life is threatened , Jedi Knights Obi - Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are task with her tribute . While Obi - Wan uncovers a clone ground forces made in private , Anakin falls in sexual love with Padme , marking the beginning of his inevitable fall to the coloured side of the Force .

Padmé could have become a martyr in the oculus of those who also opposed the act . too , one could fence that Anakin would n’t have been so easy seduce to the gloomy side by Palpatine without having fallen in love and hook up with Padmé by the movie ’s end . Furthermore , Zam ’s failure and murder by Jango is what leads Obi - Wan to the secluded Clone Army , so her success would have more than probably create a eye mask effect of changes to Palpatine ’s schema .

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12Jar Jar

The Phantom Menace

unusually , Palpatine ’s increase in king over the Galactic Republic all hinged upon the handling ofRepresentative Jar Jar Binkswho was fend in for Padmé during her senatorial absence inAttack of the Clones . Although Palpatine had buy much of the Senate in his favor at that point , Palpatine still needed the emergency powers granted to him thanks to Jar Jar ’s motionso he could move forward with the Grand Army of the Republic , beginning the Clone Wars as Palpatine planned . Had Binks given more intellection to what Padmé would have done , it would have been much backbreaking .

11Fives

Clone Wars

During the Clone Wars , ARC Trooper Fivesdiscovers Palpatine ’s monumental clone conspiracy take inhibitor chips that were implanted in every clone ’s head . As a result , Fives nearly exposed the truth about the clone and how they were all just waiting to be used against the Jedi with the future Order 66 . However , Palpatine himself charge five as an assassin who was subsequently shoot by Commander Fox and a detail of Coruscant shocktroopers before the information could be let on . Had Fives been successful , it follows that the Jedi would have enquire the matter and Palpatine ’s plans would have been uncovered .

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10Zillo Beast

BecausePalpatine wanted to try out on the massive Zillo Beastand its chargeman - resistant armor during the Clone Wars , the kaiju - sized animal near undid Palpatine ’s plans by killing the Supreme Chancellor himself . Having enough sense to form a grudge , the Zillo Beast carved a way through Coruscant as it sought to terminate Palpatine . However , the creature was at long last pour down and its body was taken to Mount Tantiss in secret to be try out on by Palpatine ’s Advanced Science Division whose work would continue into the geezerhood of the Empire .

9Hondo

At one point during the Clone Wars , the pirate leader Hondo Ohnaka had Count Dooku , Anakin Skywalker , and Obi - Wan Kenobi in his detention and was holding all three for ransom . Had Dooku and/or Anakin been killed by the plagiariser , Palpatine would have had to change several of his plans and schemes for the future . However , an escape was finally made ( though not without its result for Hondo thanks to a vengeful Dooku ) .

8Slick

During the Clone Wars , Dooku ’s apprenticeAsajj Ventress managed to convince a clone state trooper cite Slick to grow against the Jedi and his fellow clones . Had Slick not been capture so speedily , he could have done a lot of unforeseen terms Palpatine likely would n’t have specify , along with the fact that Slick was perhaps proof that the inhibitor chips were n’t as effective as believed , see as how they were made to keep clones obedient and unable to fend executive directives like guild 66 . However , Slick ’s action were ultimately wrap up up .

7Mother Talzin

Mother Talzin was the loss leader ofDathomir ’s Nightsistersand a principal contender to both Dooku and Palpatine . Not only did she give care to Asajj Ventress after she was betrayed by Dooku , but Talzin also helped in the creation of Savage Oppress to assassinate Dooku and subsequently helped Savage locate his long lost brother Darth Maul , resorting his mind and turn over him prosthetic legs so he could begin a mission of revenge against Dooku and ultimately Palpatine . Although the Nightsisters were in the end defeat , there was much that Talzin did that made her a key threat to Palpatine ’s plans .

6Savage Oppress

Thanks to the crusade of Savage , Maul was restored and together they became a major threat in the Outer Rim . make up their power throughout the criminal underworld , Savage help his brother take over Mandalore , an act that made them key contender to Palpatine ’s own big businessman . Although he was killed by Palpatine himself , Savage Oppress was the actuate character who motivated Maul ’s return and the origin of Crimson Dawn , Maul ’s criminal mob which nearly bring Palpatine down during the Galactic Civil War .

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.

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Years after the events of The Phantom Menace, the Skywalker Saga continues with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. When Senator Padme Amidala’s life is threatened, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with her protection. While Obi-Wan uncovers a clone army made in secret, Anakin falls in love with Padme, marking the beginning of his inevitable fall to the dark side of the Force.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated series that explores the intense conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Featuring a mix of loyalty shifts and alliances, it delves into complex mysteries of the Force and showcases pivotal moments for characters like Anakin Skywalker and Master Yoda.

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