Darth Sidious, also known as Sheev Palpatine or Emperor Palpatine, was a human male Dark Lord of the Sith and Emperor of the Galactic Empire. He was a powerful Sith Lord, trained by Darth Plagueis in the Dark Side of the Force, and was even able to influence midi-chlorians to create life. His weapons of choice were two identical lightsabers, crafted during his apprenticeship to Darth Plagueis and used by him during battles against Darth Maul and Savage Opress. He reigned as the last Supreme Chancellor of the Republic before becoming Emperor.