This man gained the attention of his mentor by helping ensure the election 
This man gained the attention of his mentor by helping ensure the election of Bon Tapalo, a political enemy of his father Cosinga. Later, this man befriended Ronhar Kim and used him to help create his personal bodyguard unit, the Red Guard. This man created a personal storage facility on Wayland, where the clone Joruus C'Baoth is defeated by his former "Hand" Mara Jade. In a film appearance, this man tells a boy that he will "watch [his] career with great interest" shortly after defeating Ainlee Teem and Bail Antilles in an election. While at the Coruscant Opera, this man tells the story of his master, Darth Plagueis, to Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. For 10 points, name this main villain of the Star Wars movies.
This man gained the attention of his mentor by helping ensure the election of Bon Tapalo, a political enemy of his father Cosinga.
Emperor Sheev Palpatine [accept Darth Sidious]