How did Yoda not sense the dark side in Palpatine?

Unfortunately for the galaxy, as Palpatine grew in power the shroud of the dark side fell over the galaxy, diminishing the Jedi’s ability to sense the Force. Thus Yoda failed to realize how close to home the Sith really were – until it was far too late.

Did Yoda know Anakin was going to turn?

Yoda didn’t specifically know how this would go down, or to what degree Anakin would cause it to happen, but he was playing a much longer game by Revenge of the Sith, and that’s at least, in part, explained by Yoda’s Force connection with Qui-Gon’s spirit.

Did R2 know Anakin killed younglings?

Temple and killing the Jedi younglings: R2 did not know what Anakin has done at the temple because, if he was with him, he stayed at the ship. And he was on Mustafar where Vader forced Padme and lost the Battle again Obi Wan. This was the First time R2 have seen what Anakin is about now.

Did Anakin help the younglings?

Actually, Anakin decided to show the younglings a secret tunnel out of the temple. However, when he entered the room and the blond boy called him “Master Skywalker”, he remembered that the Jedi never gave him the title and became enraged, slaughtering them.

Why couldn’t Jedi detect Palpatine to begin with?

Also, Yoda and Obi-Wan could detect the Force in young Anakin. So if Jedi and Sith can detect each other, why couldn’t they detect Senator Palpatine to begin with? It seems like a giant plot hole. Palpatine was using Force Stealth to hide his Force presence from the Jedi.

How did Palpatine hide his true nature?

Palpatine was the most powerful and notorious user of this power, having hid his dark nature for over three decades from the Jedi Council, even when in the same room. Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda both used a form of Force concealment to shield themselves from Palpatine and Vader in their exile. The excerpted wiki page has since been edited.

How did Palpatine rise to power in Star Wars?

Palpatine’s rise as the Emperor didn’t happen overnight. Sheev Palpatine was born to an influential family in Naboo and, as a young man, he was quick to amass an incredible amount of political knowledge, turning into a cunning and astute politician and rise in the ranks of Naboo’s governance.

Can Darth Vader sense Luke Skywalker’s sense of the force?

In Return of the Jedi, when trying to sneak into the base on a shuttle, Luke said he senses Darth Vader’s presence and said he shouldn’t have come lest he jeopardize the mission. Darth Vader also sensed Luke, but let him in anyways. Also, Yoda and Obi-Wan could detect the Force in young Anakin.