Aphra and Ochi were discussing who’s strongest between Vader and Palpatine, and then suddenly they start talking about the one person Vader fears in the galaxy, making it seem as though Darth Vader is afraid of Luke because of Luke’s power in the Force.

Source: https://screenrant.com/starwars-darth-vader-fears-luke-skywalker-not-emperor/

By the time Maul finally realized what the clone army’s role in Sidious’s Sith plan was, it was already too late to stop Order 66. In addition, Maul was never powerful enough to present a threat to Palpatine in terms of combat.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-darth-maul-kill-anakin-vader/

Despite his change in fortune, Palpatine eventually took advantage of Jar Jar Binks, and he would soon be cast back into obscurity as the Empire began to rise.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-wars-jar-jar-binks-secret-sith-lord-fan-theory-explained/

Exactly what this power is has yet to be revealed, but it seems to be linked to whatever Baylan Skoll is seeking, and could potentially be related to a dark power sensed by Palpatine beyond the known galaxy mentioned in the book trilogy.

Source: https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-clone-wars-nightsister-malmourral-real-villain-theory/

Gaining power of life and death itself would have been irresistible for Palpatine.

Source: https://screenrant.com/is-ahsoka-dead-world-between-worlds/

His greatest blunder, however, is when he filled in for Padme in the Senate in Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, and granted then-Chancellor Palpatine emergency powers, furthering his agenda to overthrow the Republic.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-wars-best-gungans-characters/

However, Emperor Palpatine made it his base during the reign of the Galactic Empire and his recovery after his dictatorship’s fall, and it's also the birthplace of Supreme Leader Snoke.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-wars-exegol-korriban-explained/

However, fans already know that Ochi will survive working with Darth Vader, instead dying in service to Palpatine.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-stronger-than-palpatine/

However, no one in the Jedi Order expected Anakin to bring balance following a surprise corruption to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader as the apprentice to Emperor Palpatine.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-chosen-one-damages-return-jedi/

However, Palpatine emerged with his last great performance to prove how had been playing everyone.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-bad-batch-season2-guide-easter-eggs-theories-news/

However, that only brought Vader misery, and then he wanted the same for Luke, all because Palpatine demanded it.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-quotes-define-main-characters/

It's worth mentioning that Palpatine had a tainted view of both Yoda and Windu's power.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-palpatine-yoda-master-windu-power/

Luke Skywalker fired "the shot heard across the galaxy," and the galaxy was plunged into a civil war Palpatine had never planned for.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-death-star-destruction-palpatine-bad/

Marvel's Star Wars: Darth Vader run has already given Darth Vader ample reasons to want to murder Palpatine.

Source: https://screenrant.com/darth-vader-webbish-bog-darth-plagueis-palpatine-betrayal/

Most entries on this list would be a challenge for Grand Admiral Thrawn, but Palpatine would defeat him easily.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-thrawn-defeat/

Most Powerful Jedi In Star Wars LorePerhaps the saddest part of this loss is that Mace actually had the ability to defeat Palpatine, and he had him beaten before Anakin intervened.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-wars-saddest-deaths-movies-ranked/

Naboo prospered during the Dark Times of the Empire's reign, largely due to its Palpatine connection.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-naboo-return-hints/

Now, Palpatine and the First Order have been defeated, and the galaxy should be at peace again.

Source: https://screenrant.com/next-star-wars-movie-fix-rise-skywalker-plot-holes-mysteries/

Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch shows how sadistic Emperor Palpatine is, pointing out his best traits but also, highlighting a major weakness.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-bad-batch-palpatine-weakness/

Snoke and the First Order were left to deal with the Grysk and the New Republic and to find Palpatine some young Force user to corrupt. Thrawn would want to maintain the Empire's "good" name, but Snoke, like Palpatine, would want to create something new.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-theory-snoke-renamed-imperial-remnant/