The Non-Canon Expert looks at how Darth Maul was unable to hold back his ability to gloat and reveal his identity as a Sith Lord and the existence of his Sith Master in the months prior to Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, explaining how Darth Sidious reacted to his apprentice’s lack of focus. This is a Legends story for Darth Maul and Palpatine with information found within the Legends novel «Star Wars: Darth Plagueis» and the Legends comic «Star Wars: Darth Maul.»