Did people know Emperor Palpatine was a Sith Lord?

Like Master Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi learned Palpatine’s true identity in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Although Bail Organa heard Yoda and Obi-Wan talking after their fateful battles with Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, he was never actually told; he may well have put the pieces together, however.

Did Mas Amedda know about Palpatine’s plan?

Mas Amedda knew everything. He knew about Palpatine’s plan to become Emperor as revealed in an episode of the Clone Wars. Palpatine told Amedda that for that time they would have to sit back and let the wheels of the Senate continue to turn.

Is Sith ever mentioned in the original trilogy?

The word “Sith” was never spoken in the original trilogy of Star Wars films. It did appear in Alan Dean Foster’s novelization of the first film, which described Darth Vader as “a Dark Lord of the Sith.” You could also find it in some ancillary material at the time, like the Marvel Comics series.

Did the Sith ever rule the galaxy?

In the aftermath of the Hundred-Year Darkness, the Sith returned to known space after many years to make war on the Old Republic and the Jedi Order—the ancient enemies of the Sith. With the steady collapse of the Republic at hand, the Sith ultimately became the dominant power in the galaxy for a period of time.

How did no one know Palpatine was a Sith?

Although the Jedi were at their most powerful during the prequels, they still didn’t know Palpatine was a Sith Lord. The fact that Palpatine was able to hide his identity in plain sight and without any fears of discovery is a true testament to his abilities in the dark side of the Force.

Which Sith Lord created the Rule of Two?

Bane
After the Sith were decimated by the Jedi Knights of a thousand years ago, Bane enacted the Sith rule of two: there would be only two active Sith at one time — a Dark Lord to embody the power, and an apprentice to crave it.