Who Knew Palpatine Was a Sith Lord?

The greatest weapon of Emperor Palpatine wasn't military might, but his absolute secrecy. Almost no one in the galaxy knew that he was the very same Sith Lord the Jedi had been fruitlessly hunting. So, who belonged to the narrow circle of initiates who knew the true face of the ruler of the galaxy? In this transmission from The Archives of Coruscant, we explore the handful of individuals who discovered the darkest secret of the Republic and the Empire. From his pawns in the Clone Wars to the inner circle of the Imperial Court, we break down exactly who knew that Chancellor Palpatine and Darth Sidious were the exact same person. Discover how figures like Mas Amedda, Sly Moore, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Grand Admiral Thrawn navigated this deadly knowledge—and why others were kept completely in the dark. Should the Jedi Council have realized who the Chancellor really was much sooner? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!