What If Yoda ACTUALLY killed Palpatine? The duel between Master Yoda and Darth Sidious stands as the defining moment of galactic history, but a victory for the Jedi Grand Master would have triggered a cascade of unforeseen consequences. This analysis explores the immediate political vacuum, the tragic fate of Anakin Skywalker without his master, and the fractured civil war that erupts in the absence of the Empire. We examine how the survival of Padme Amidala alters the upbringing of Luke and Leia, while the Jedi Order struggles to redefine its purpose amidst the chaos of a broken Republic. This channel explores Star Wars lore, alternate history scenarios, and deep dives into the galaxy far, far away. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Strike That Saved the Galaxy 0:40 - The Lightning Reflects 1:33 - Panic in the Senate 2:27 - The Message to Mustafar 3:15 - The Tragedy of the Chosen One 4:18 - Padmé's Survival 5:10 - The Clone Crisis 5:44 - The Chip Revelation 7:13 - The Separatist Collapse 8:08 - Rise of the Warlords 8:39 - The Death Star Problem 9:10 - The Surviving Order 9:54 - Maul's Wild Card 10:51 - The Skywalker Twins 11:07 - The Long Recovery 12:00 - Balance Restored 12:55 - A Better Galaxy?