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The Fallout
As the votes closed, and it became official that Jar Jar Binks had been elected as Supreme Chancellor, Palpatine—still reeling from this unexpected disaster—was not the only one infuriated. Darth Plagueis, the dark mastermind behind Palpatine's rise to power, was beyond furious. In his hidden lair, the Sith Lord seethed, his eyes glowing with the fury of betrayal and failure.
Plagueis had carefully groomed Sidious for years, shaping him into a tool of darkness, with precise plans to control the Republic from the shadows. But this… this was an embarrassment, a humiliating blunder brought about by Palpatine's foolish, impulsive decision to put that Gungan fool in the Senate's sights. Now, instead of consolidating power, the entire galaxy was fixated on
Jar Jar Binks as the new Chancellor.
Palpatine could feel his master's rage even across the Planet. Though miles apart, their bond in the Dark Side was strong enough for Sidious to sense the growing storm. For the first time in years, Sidious felt a cold shiver of fear run down his spine. Plagueis, though secretive, was unforgiving when it came to failure—and this, to him, was an unforgivable blunder.
On Naboo, Jar Jar Binks was blissfully unaware of the Sith politics unraveling behind the scenes. He had returned home after hearing that the election was closing, enjoying a brief, naïve celebration with the people of his homeworld. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, his sudden victory was causing one of the most dangerous men in the galaxy to reconsider his apprentice's fate.
Plagueis' Fury
Darth Plagueis stood in his dimly lit chamber, his thoughts swirling with dark intentions. His apprentice had slipped up in ways that could not be ignored. Allowing Jar Jar to ascend to the role of Chancellor was not just a setback—it was a potential unraveling of everything they had worked for. While Palpatine was usually measured, this reckless move made Plagueis wonder if Sidious had grown too arrogant, too independent. Perhaps his apprentice was not as loyal as he appeared.
But Plagueis was no fool. As much as he considered punishing Sidious severely, he also knew his apprentice was dangerous. Any move to chastise Palpatine too harshly could result in retaliation, and even Plagueis, in his near-immortal state, knew better than to underestimate the ambition of Sidious. After all, the Sith way was one of betrayal and power, and Palpatine had been groomed to be strong—perhaps too strong.
Still, the thought of letting Sidious get away with this failure without consequence gnawed at him. His mind raced with schemes, dark and cruel. He contemplated ways to tighten his grip on Palpatine—punish him, yet keep him in check. Perhaps it was time to test him again, push him to his limits, and make sure he remained firmly under his control.
Plagueis' New Strategy: Stay Alert
In the meantime, Plagueis knew he had to remain vigilant. Palpatine had been learning too quickly, growing more and more dangerous with each passing year. It was clear that Sidious would one day seek to overthrow him—that was the nature of the Sith. But this debacle with Jar Jar Binks had pushed Plagueis to the brink of taking action sooner rather than later.
No longer would Plagueis allow Sidious free rein to maneuver unchecked. He would watch his apprentice like a hawk, scrutinize his every move, and ensure that he did not make any further reckless decisions. And more importantly, he would prepare for the inevitable betrayal—he would be ready to strike first, to ensure that Sidious could not take him by surprise. Plagueis' mind sharpened, focusing on ways to maintain control without revealing his hand too early.
The tension between master and apprentice was palpable now. Sidious, despite his confidence, knew that he had to tread carefully. Plagueis, on the other hand, was calculating, contemplating ways to punish Sidious for his failure without driving him too far. The political landscape had changed—Jar Jar's victory was an unplanned variable—but the Sith would adapt, as they always did.
But beneath it all, a new layer of suspicion had taken root. Darth Plagueis now understood that his apprentice's time was running short. The Sith Lord would not be caught unaware. Sidious' failure may have delayed their grand plan, but it had also triggered a new chapter in their dark and dangerous game. The question was no longer
if Sidious would make his move—it was
when. And when that moment came, Plagueis would be ready to strike back.