How did Darth Vader's absence affect Palpatine?

Darth Vader's absence after the events of Return of the Jedi negatively affected Palpatine, as the former Sith Lord could no longer feed off his apprentice's power to increase his own.

What happened to Palpatine after he was thrown into the chasm in Return of the Jedi?

Palpatine transferred his consciousness to a new body, but this new body failed to be a suitable replacement, leading him to oversee cloning experiments for decades in an attempt to create a better one.

How did Palpatine's cloning experiments contribute to his downfall?

One of Palpatine's cloned bodies went on to become Rey's father, and the former Sith Lord initially intended to transfer his consciousness into his granddaughter's body. This ultimately led to his defeat at the hands of Rey.

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Darth Vader's Absence Weakened Palpatine, Reveals New Star Wars Lore

14 Nov

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Palpatine transferred his consciousness to a new body after Darth Vader's attack
Palpatine's new body failed, leading him to oversee cloning experiments for decades
Vader's absence negatively affected Palpatine, as he couldn't feed off his apprentice's power

Darth Vader's Absence Weakened Palpatine, Reveals New Star Wars Lore

According to a new Star Wars book, Darth Vader's absence after the events of Return of the Jedi played a significant role in weakening Palpatine. The book, titled Star Wars: Master of Evil, reveals that the Rule of Two kept the Sith alive and hidden from the Jedi Order for centuries, but once that was fractured by Vader's rebellion against Palpatine, the Emperor was left as a shell of his former self.

Palpatine had transferred his consciousness to a new body after Vader tossed him into the chasm in the second Death Star. However, this new body failed to be a suitable replacement, and Palpatine spent the next three decades overseeing cloning experiments to try and create a better one. The book suggests that Vader's absence also negatively affected Palpatine, as he could no longer feed off his apprentice's power to increase his own.