Originally posted by Lord Knightfa11
hey, im not arguing, i just wanted to know. I wouldnt take out a lone to make three planet sized planet destroyers, not to mention if they had weakness's such as thermal exaust ports, if i could destroy planets myself. and, i did read that, you dont need to reapeat it, ivalice. Thanks for clearing that up, gid.
Very few people actually take the time to read thoroughly in Star Wars lore and take into account the grand scheme of things with the Expanded Universe; that is to say that most people are probably thinking the exact same thing. But Darth Sidious isn't the only Force user capable of such magnitude of power that relies on other forces. Darth Nihilus is capable of draining a planet of its life, yet makes use of a starfleet and Naga Sadow is capable of causing a star to go supernova, yet makes use of a starfleet. Amazing Force powers and/or Sith arcana are certainly handy, but it would be foolish to not make use of additional security measures. The fact remains that, to most of the galaxy, Palpatine was a "beloved" figure; the vast majority of the galaxy's citizenry disassociated Palpatine with the horrors and atrocities committed by the Imperial State. Owning planets with the Force would undermine that. Furthermore, Palpatine only came into that refined level of power in Dark Empire. Lastly, remember, Palpatine is the ultimate tyrant. He rules through overwhelming power to crush any and all resistance. For his ambition and narcissism, Force Storms aren't enough.
So sids is in essence, somewhat crazy.
Certainly. He's clearly a psychopath and a deranged, malignant narcissist with limitless ambition.
maybe it ravages the surface, and not destroys the entire planet? like what was done to telos? maybe he needed the death stars because the planets could still be restored, (like telos) after his force attack.
Maybe.