In 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) was introduced wearing lightweight, light-colored robes, outfitted with a loose, cloak-like hood ...

Emperor Sheev Palpatine is arguably the best Star Wars villain of all time, ... Dressed in a head-to-toe black robe complete with hood, ...

Palpatine wears dark Sith robes to execute Order 66 in 'Revenge of the Sith,' but why exactly? ... They're in the Emperor's private quarters, and Anakin knows his true identity.

2. Palpatine comes from Naboo, Padmé’s home planet. The Emperor always plays the long game. Step one to galactic domination was leadership on his home planet of Naboo.