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Democratic Tyranny (2/9)

In the wake of the Galactic Empire, Mas Amedda delivers a swift message to the populace of Jedi treachery, praising the Emperor for seeing through their lies as the infamous weapons of their order are destroyed.

 

Mas Amedda: “Never again will we fear the Jedi! Through the grace of our Emperor Palpatine, we were saved from their treachery.”

 

Palpatine: “Do you know why our blades are red, Lord Vader?”

 

Vader: “No, master. The Jedi teachings on this subject were… incomplete.”

 

Palpatine: “Ha! The fools hid the knowledge they found uncomfortable. They could not face the darker truths, and they paid the price. A red saber is no different than any other except… …it has been made to bleed.”

 

Mas Amedda: “The Jedi are gone. The Emperor saw through their separatist plots, their lies. He survived their attempt to assassinate him. And now, at last… …we are safe. Never again will their instruments of oppression terrorize the galaxy.”

 

Palpatine: “The crystal from any Jedi’s saber will do. As you know, the kybers are alive, in their way. Like any living thing, they can feel pain. Through the dark side, you must pour your pain into the crystal and when, at last, the agony becomes more than it can stand… …a beautiful crimson. The color of your rage.”

 

Mas Amedda: “We have entered a new age. An age of freedom! Thus tyranny ends!

 

Palpatine: “Freedom. Hnh. None of them understand it. None but you and I. Do you understand, Lord Vader?

 

Vader: “Yes. You could’ve given me any one of those lightsabers to corrupt. Even Yoda’s. But you did not. The saber of a Sith is not given. It is taken.”

 

Credit where credit is due to the duo over at FJJ Customs for the fantastic Mas Amedda minifigure design utilized in the build. While I was almost leaning towards getting a custom, it was just too perfect when I found the purist rendition of Palpatine’s aid.

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Uploaded on June 6, 2024
Taken on May 31, 2024