Darth Plagueis facts for kids

Darth Plagueis is a powerful and mysterious character from the Star Wars universe. He was a very strong Sith Lord who taught Palpatine, who later became the evil Emperor. Darth Plagueis was first mentioned in the movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In that film, Palpatine tells Anakin Skywalker about him. Later, Darth Plagueis became a full character in different Star Wars novels.

Who Was Darth Plagueis?

Darth Plagueis, also known as Darth Plagueis the Wise, was a feared Sith Lord. He was known for his dark powers and his big dream. He wanted to learn how to cheat death itself. He even hoped to bring people back to life using the Force.

His Apprentice and His End

Darth Plagueis took on an apprentice, a student of the dark side, named Darth Sidious. This apprentice was actually Palpatine. Palpatine learned many secrets from Plagueis. However, as is common with the Sith, the apprentice eventually turned on his master. Darth Sidious killed Darth Plagueis in his sleep. This act showed how cruel and power-hungry the Sith can be.

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