Was Palpatine afraid of Qui Gon?

Yes, Palpatine (Darth Sidious) feared Qui-Gon Jinn because Qui-Gon's strong connection to the Living Force, his independent spirit, and his potential to train Anakin Skywalker posed a significant, unpredictable threat to Palpatine's long-term plans for galactic domination, leading him to order Darth Maul to eliminate him.

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Does Palpatine fear Qui-Gon?

Darth Plagueis and Palpatine really hated/feared Qui-Gon Jinn - From James Luceno's "LEGENDS" Darth Plagueis Novel.

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Who did Palpatine fear the most?

But I'll tell you the one person Palpatine genuinely feared more than Yoda or Windu: That's right: Qui-Gon Jinn. Qui-Gon was a follower of the Force, not just the Jedi, and he was often at-odds with the rulings or decisions of the Council.

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Was Palpatine at Qui-Gon's funeral?

Many Jedi were in attendance, including Grand Master Yoda, Mace Windu, and several members of the Jedi High Council. Non-Jedi attendees included Queen Amidala, Boss Rugor Nass, newly-elected Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Anakin Skywalker, and Jar Jar Binks, among several others.

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Who did Palpatine trust the most?

Who did palpatine trust the most? Either Tarkin or Mas Amedda. We all know Vader and Dooku were deceived into following Palpatine's wishes and he needed to continue to bend them to his wishes. Meanwhile, Mas Amedda and Tarkin were naturally loyal to Palpatine by their own choices, without external pressure.

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Why Palpatine FEARED Qui-Gon Jinn - Star Wars Explained

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Was Plagueis aware of Maul?

Plagueis was fully aware Sidious was training Maul as a Sith assassin. Plagueis knew about Maul, Maul suspected Sidious had another master but didn't know for sure. Plagueis had actually intended to end the rule of two with himself and bring back the Sith numbers so he encouraged Sidious.

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Why didn't Dooku attend Qui-Gon's funeral?

In Universe Reason: Count Dooku already left the jedi order 10 years prior. It is implied that when he learned of Qui-Gon's death, that was the last straw that turned him to the darkside. Going to Qui-Gon's funeral would've exposed Dooku.

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What is the saddest death in Star Wars?

The saddest Star Wars deaths often involve tragic heroism, lost potential, or poignant goodbyes, with popular choices including Duchess Satine (Obi-Wan's lost love), Clone Force 99's Tech (self-sacrifice for family), Kanan Jarrus (heroic sacrifice for Hera and Ezra), Padmé Amidala (fading hope for Anakin), Han Solo (betrayed by his son), and Clone Trooper 99 (innocent, selfless heroism). These deaths resonate due to their emotional impact, the characters' significance, or the broken promises they represent.
 

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Who was Vader's toughest opponent?

In canon it was Kirak Infil'a , Cere Junda, Obi-Wan and Lord Momin . All messed him up quite badly with Kirak winning round 1 but losing round 2 and Momin cutting off his arm. Obi-Wan actually beat Vader. In Legends it was Shaa Koon, An'ya Kuro, a clone of Maul and Galen Marek.

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What is rule 37 in Star Wars?

In Star Wars lore, Order 37 was a grim Clone Trooper contingency plan to capture a wanted individual (often a Jedi) by taking a civilian population hostage, locking down the area, and threatening mass execution if the target wasn't surrendered, making it a horrific tactic used by the Empire to force Jedi compliance. It was considered more brutal than Order 66 because it targeted civilians directly, forcing Jedi to often turn themselves in to save innocent lives, as seen on planets like Bellassa. 

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Who was Yoda's favorite Jedi?

I genuinely believe ahsoka was one of yoda's favourite Jedi ever!!! : r/StarWars. Unofficial community for Star Wars, an American epic space opera franchise, created by George Lucas and centered around a film series that began with the eponymous 1977 movie.

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Who was Mace Windu afraid of?

Despite his prowess and unique abilities, Windu was scared of Grievous, at least in the Legends continuity.

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Did Yoda dislike Qui-Gon?

Though Yoda and Qui-Gon respected each other, they were often at odds due to their differing beliefs; Yoda looked to the future while Qui-Gon lived in the moment. After Qui-Gon was killed by Darth Maul, Yoda was saddened, but continued to disapprove of Qui-Gon's unorthodox ways, regarding them as "defiance".

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Was Snoke afraid of Luke?

Aware of Luke Skywalker's power, Snoke saw the Jedi Master as a threat to his plans. Perhaps at one time or another, Snoke considered taking Luke Skywalker as his dark-side apprentice and second-in-command over the galaxy; surmising that it would have certainly been his to rule if he had done so from the start.

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How did Mace Windu beat Palpatine but Yoda couldn't?

I think it has a lot to do with Mace's technique, Vaapad. He basically had the ability to turn Palp's power against him. In the prequels, Yoda is referenced as a great lightsaber duelist while Mace was referenced as being powerful. Mace overpowered Palpatine's lightning and turned it back on him.

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Why did Dooku join Sidious if Maul killed Qui-Gon?

Dooku only joined the dark side after Qui gon's death because of the fact he was his apprentice and a close friend and he was pissed at the Jedi order. Watch Tales of the Jedi. Dooku wouldn't have fought Qui-Gon.

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What was Palpatine's true goal?

Palpatines end goal was "power, unlimited power" and to be the eternal god king of all reality. He wanted dominion for the sake of dominion and to have the reach and ability to destroy any opposition to his rule, notably force users.

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Who is the weakest Sith ever?

Darth Maul is the weakest. Bane was strong : he killed all the Sith and lots of Jedi.

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Is Darth Plagueis technically Anakin's father?

No, Darth Plagueis is not Anakin Skywalker's father; Anakin had no biological father, being born of the Force itself in response to Plagueis's dark side manipulations, with Palpatine's tales of Plagueis's power over life being a manipulation to turn Anakin to the dark side, though Plagueis's attempts to create life did inadvertently cause Anakin's conception. 

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Who is canonically the chosen one?

Though there was some debate among the fans that Anakin Skywalker's son, Luke Skywalker, was actually the Chosen One since he caused his father to destroy Darth Sidious, the debate was settled when George Lucas himself confirmed in an interview that Anakin, even after becoming Darth Vader, was still officially the ...

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