So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause.

Padmé Amidala looks alarmed beside Bail Organa as she bitterly condemns the fall of the Republic.

Characters: Padmé Amidala, Bail Organa

Keywords: democracy is dead, we're doomed, they're cheering for this, this is a disaster, can't believe it, authoritarian takeover, bitter irony, political dread, disbelief, condemnation, Galactic Senate, Galactic Republic, Palpatine's rise, Padmé, Bail