Prior to the events', Darth Sidious, in his civilian guise as Senator Palpatine, politically manipulates Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum and the other senators.
Darth Sidious politically manipulates Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum. This is in his civilian guise as Senator Palpatine. This is prior to the events'. Darth Sidious politically manipulates the other senators. This is in his civilian guise as Senator Palpatine. This is prior to the events'.