The Manipulative Mastermind: Emperor Palpatine's Secret Plan for Anakin Skywalker

The Masterful Manipulation of Anakin

Emperor Palpatine, a master manipulator with a grand design, orchestrated a complex web of deceit and manipulation to ensnare Anakin Skywalker in his dark and devious schemes. His careful orchestration of events, from the creation of the clone army to Anakin's pivotal role in the Jedi Order, reveals the extent of his foresight and cunning.

Anakin Skywalker and the 501st in Revenge of the Sith.

Throughout Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Revenge of the Sith, we witness Palpatine's calculated moves as he entrusts Anakin with clandestine missions, stokes the fires of Anakin's discontent, and ultimately lures him with the promise of saving his beloved wife. This calculated manipulation hints at Palpatine's long-standing plans for Anakin, far predating the emergence of Anakin's Jedi prowess.

Emperor Palpatine with a Clone Trooper and Anakin Skywalker behind him.

The Sinister Seeds of Manipulation

Palpatine's grand scheme to eradicate the Jedi Order was a meticulously laid out plan, with the inception of the clone army and Count Dooku's involvement dating back to years before Anakin's arrival on Coruscant. The revelation from Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi season 1 further solidifies the depth of Palpatine's intricate manipulation, showcasing that his influence extended well before Anakin's fateful journey.

The exemption of Anakin Skywalker from Order 66, a detail often overlooked, sheds light on Palpatine's sinister foresight. Despite the clones' allegiance to Anakin and their obedience to his commands, the rest of the Jedi Order fell victim to this devastating decree. The inclusion of this exemption in Order 66's programming raises questions about the timeline of Palpatine's manipulative machinations and the extent of his knowledge of Anakin's dark potential.

The Veil of Secrecy and Subterfuge

The question looms: when did Palpatine embed the exemption for Anakin into the programming of Order 66? The most plausible conjecture leads us to believe that this clandestine alteration occurred long before the outbreak of the Clone Wars. It is conceivable that Palpatine, under the guise of Darth Sidious, manipulated the programming to safeguard Anakin, shielding him from the fate that befell the rest of the Jedi Order.

During this covert timeline, Palpatine's political facade remained untarnished. His manipulation of the clone troopers and the Jedi Order went undetected, with his orchestrated plan shrouded in secrecy. The revelation of Kamino's existence and the Jedi's obliviousness to it further underscores the depth of Palpatine's subterfuge and the extent of his long-term stratagem.