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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
"However, Palp keeps that one in the chamber, that ace up his sleeve"
Apparently to the extent of never again mentioning it in the films, much less creating a another newer, better apprentice.
Sorry, but if it is never shown to be used, either in the past or in the subsequent films, then it never existed. It was simply one more of many lies Palpatine told Anakin throughout the Saga.
And I could see that being it as well. I'm just saying it doesn't create SUCH a giant plot loophole that we can't get past it. I mean, if we can believe that people can move their hands and move things about in the air, can't we suspend belief enough that Skywalker was merely born without a father?
As for Anakin being the 'end' of the Jedi order, Anakin or no Anakin, the Jedi were doomed. Their arrogance had blinded them to the truth of the true power of the Sith and they had stood idly by, even aiding Palp in creating his Empire. I think even if it had been Dooku along Palp's side, he would have destroyed the Jedi in the same manner as he does in this film. It may have proved more difficult, as he says that Jedi are persistent, however, he defeats Yoda on his own. Anakin loses to Obi-Wan. The only difference was Palp's wagering his life that Skywalker would stop Windu. Without Skywalker and should Dooku been by his side, Pal would not have revealed himself to Anakin and Windu would not have been certain Palp was a Sith.
Palpatine was already too powerful for the Jedi to stop, as is stated in AOTC.