12-28-2007, 11:54 PM
So, let's see.
He's very much like the most brutal conquerors in history. He wants to rule the galaxy with an iron fist. He is ruthless with his subordinates, uncaring about mass genocide, and regularily employs people who have similar tendencies (Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, etc...). Dissent is brutally crushed, and democracy is destroyed. He fights rebels who conspire with known criminals (convicted of such horrible acts of terrorism as smuggling, wearing an excess of leather, and killing bounty hunters sent to kill him). He also very likely is an administrator, who works in concert with interest groups to negotiate trade agreements. People join his armies. Histories written by him and his will support his side. And, despite the galaxy apparently functioning just fine for millienia on end under the Old Republic, these things are "necessary."
Therefore, he's a good guy.
You'll pardon me if I don't follow. That sounds like the definition of a smart, evil guy with an empire.
-Jester
He's very much like the most brutal conquerors in history. He wants to rule the galaxy with an iron fist. He is ruthless with his subordinates, uncaring about mass genocide, and regularily employs people who have similar tendencies (Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, etc...). Dissent is brutally crushed, and democracy is destroyed. He fights rebels who conspire with known criminals (convicted of such horrible acts of terrorism as smuggling, wearing an excess of leather, and killing bounty hunters sent to kill him). He also very likely is an administrator, who works in concert with interest groups to negotiate trade agreements. People join his armies. Histories written by him and his will support his side. And, despite the galaxy apparently functioning just fine for millienia on end under the Old Republic, these things are "necessary."
Therefore, he's a good guy.
You'll pardon me if I don't follow. That sounds like the definition of a smart, evil guy with an empire.
-Jester