"I'm afraid I wasn't given the opportunity to change before being whisked away." Palpatine replies dryly. "I shall simply have to make do for now."

He's far from defenceless, of course. Even without the Dark Side at his command, Palpatine's chromium-plated lightsaber is hidden up the sleeve of his robe. But he has volunteered none of that to anyone.

"You have extra ammo?" Deacon's gun is crude, but does the job. "I'm afraid in a fight I won't be much help."