10 Most Powerful Sci-Fi Movie Villains

The pinnacle of evil authority in cinema, Emperor Palpatine ruled the galaxy with an iron fist with his apprentice Darth Vader. A dark and powerful Sith Lord, Palpatine worked his way into government, biding his time before he enacted his plan to destroy the Jedi Order.

The Emperor has proved himself a skilled fighter, taking on four Jedi at once, and proving an equal match to even Master Yoda. Aside from a strong control of the Force, Palpatine is also capable of projecting Force lightning which decimated his foes.

Reigning as Galactic Emperor as an unchallenged dictator, Palpatine's powers knew no limits until the unexpected betrayal of his apprentice resulted in his 'death'.

Even then, death was not enough to keep Darth Sidious away, as the Dark Side of the Force allowed for him to come back as a disfigured monstrosity that was still capable of controlling the Galaxy behind the scenes.

Emperor Palpatine is powerful in both his political reach and combat skills, proving himself a deadly and unparalleled proponent of evil.