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[Star Wars] Is it ever explained how Palpatine achieved such great power at such a young age. Comparing with Yoda who was hundreds of years old, and Anakin a literal being chosen by the force.

Palpatine has been regarded as the strongest sith lord ever in Legends. not sure if that still holds true in current EU canon, though it does in the movies. but his power is never really explained. he's an elderly presumably human male. but has achieved power that equals the strongest ancient Jedi and force "Jesus" Where did his power come from?
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In legends the commonly accepted theory is that he was essentially the “Chosen One” of the Dark Side, called the Sith’ari. He does pretty much fit the description and did the things the prophecy said he would. He himself also thinks this is the case.