A thread of loose ends

[Metastachydium]

Emperor Palpatine in RotJ and again in RoS

I'm pretty sure flamebaiting is against the RULES, Brian!

I suppose Xykon really doesn't have a base of power, but if he did, that's where he should be destroyed.

Closest thing to that is really his own personal Dark Tower in Gobbotopia City (or his backup tower near the other Hobgoblin City at worst).

The existence of the Snarl changes the calculus, the strongest position for Xykon is at the final gate with the Snarl in his grasp, and he'd only have to retreat back to the Astral Fortress if he failed.

…and is at his weakest, yes. Technically, he only ever meant to set foot in there again if his current body was destroyed!