Did you know Princess Leia met Emperor Palpatine?
In Legends, Leia met the Emperor on her first visit to Coruscant. Some time before taking Bail Organa’s place in the Galactic Senate, Leia accompanied her father to a reception at the Imperial Palace.
Disgusted at the soulless show of the event, Bail informs Leia the reception is nothing more than the Emperor’s display of power and a reminder his subjects should remain loyal.
Determined to confront Palpatine about the xenophobic mistreatment of a Caamasi by several stormtroopers, Leia is suddenly struck speechless as the Emperor, his royal guard and Darth Vader approach. She is so overwhelmed, Bail is forced to assist her in simply standing.
Unable to respond to the Emperor’s niceties, she nearly collapses as the Emperor moves down the receiving line.
Bail is concerned for his daughter’s state, Leia can only respond the Emperor is evil and full of darkness. Not knowing she has felt his nature through the Force, Leia has experienced the true Emperor, providing her with the resolve she will need to lead the Rebel Alliance against the Empire.
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