Vladius said:

Vladius said:

...the Emperor shows Luke that the rebels are losing and that he can save them by turning,

I disagree....and if that is what he's saying it's not well established. The only thing he plays on is getting luke to strike him down in anger....when does he imply that if he turns he can spare the rebels?

Were you asleep when he mentioned how badly the rebels were losing, "see for yourself," and then told Luke, multiple times, to take his weapon and kill him?

...did you read my post?

The only thing he does is tell luke to strike him down in VENGANCE for what he has done. He even flat out tells Luke "strike me down, and your Journey towards the darkside will be complete!!!"

Where in that does he say "be my servant and I will spare your friends". Or "learn my power, surpass me....power to save your friends."

Now that WOULD have made his close turn far more convincing....but that's not the direction they went.