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[SW - Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir] If Dooku had a change of heart and sided with Talzin and Maul, could they have defeated Palpatine together?
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Yes. Perhaps not directly, but they could have massively disrupted Palpatine's carefully laid plans. Palpatine's greatest strength (remaining hidden) was also his largest vulnerability at that time. Dooku and Maul together could have robbed Palpatine of the CIS and any underworld resources. This would have forced him to rely on his Republic influence much more strongly and may have disrupted his carefully laid plans, causing a confrontation with the Jedi earlier than planned. This combination of factors could have led to his defeat.