Why Did Palpatine Never Wear A Sith Helmet Or Mask?
Summary Sith masks and helmets have become a staple inStar Wars, but there is one key reasonEmperor Palpatine/Darth Sidiousnever used one. The first Sith helmet inStar Warsmovies and TV showswas Darth Vader’s, but other Sith have since emerged and mirrored that iconic look. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Kylo Ren—although not a true Sith—used a mask with a voice modulator in the sequel trilogy. However, his master, Snoke, rebuked him for this choice, implying that Kylo Ren was little more than a Darth Vader pretender....