Cool! So, Palps wasn't always hot stuff...that's kind of nice to see.

I was really confused at why Plagueis would reveal his secret to the bounty hunter, showing weakness...but then it all made sense in the end! Haha! Ewwwwww!

Great stuff!

Just curious, I suck at remembering dates - about how old is Palpatine at this point?

A green laser traces the outline of his face. A wrinkle on his forehead instantly smoothes over. A liver spot on his right hand disappears.

Sorta reminds me of the Baron in Dune, cool!

Another good "chapter." I liked these scenes. There is so much intrigue being built up.

So far, the story has been well placed in the backstory to the prequels. I liked Maul's introduction. Have you given him a non-Sith name?

I too thought that Plagueis was being a bit open with Rath, but the end cleared that up. That was some well placed exposition in a style I could see Lucas using.

Cool! So, Palps wasn't always hot stuff...
The title completely references him. This is his "Rise to Revenge".

I was really confused at why Plagueis would reveal his secret to the bounty hunter, showing weakness...but then it all made sense in the end! Haha! Ewwwwww!
Yeah, I had to make that little reveal somehow, and there was no way in the world he'd reveal it to Sidious.

Just curious, I suck at remembering dates - about how old is Palpatine at this point?
The story takes place ten years before Ep. I. I'd like him to be 35, but the math probably doesn't add up.

I liked Maul's introduction. Have you given him a non-Sith name?
No. I figured some secrets were best left secret. That's also why I never gave Palpatine a first name either. He uses an alias later ( a name that some may find amusing) but I didn't want to ruin all the mystery of the character.

Another good one! I love how you added Maul, and as a little boy too! How cute!