Originally posted by SunRazerThey also said that Vader was holding back :/
It's confirmed that Starkiller was "no match for the power of Darth Sidious". Besides, Galen was rivaling Vader, whom Palpatine is well above.
When, in the game, Marek beats the **** out of him, and so does Starkiller, but not as bad, IIRC.
Originally posted by The Ellimist
It's also clear that Galen was in a oneness like state during their final lock.
Actually... 🙂
"Another staggering, painful step and the Emperor was within the apprentice's reach. With shaking fingers, he took the old man's bony shoulders in his hands and gripped them tight. The Sith lightning spread to engulf the two of them, fueled by both their desperations. The Emperor tipped back his head and howled in lascivious pain." - The Force Unleashed.
"A squadron of stormtroopers ran into the room, led by a limping Darth Vader. They raised their blasters to gun down the Rebels as they fled up the Rogue Shadow's ramp."No!" the apprentice cried, dropping his defenses to strike one last time at the Imperials." - The Force Unleashed.
Only AFTER the above occurs does Galen APPEAR to be embracing Oneness.
"Energy surged through him. He felt as though a star had blazed to life in his chest. Driven by concern for his friends rather than himself, he embraced the Force completely, utterly, and was rewarded with strength that made his efforts with the dark side look like those of a child. His nerves were on fire. Streamers of light radiated from his skin. His bones glowed like radiant lava." - The Force Unleashed.