Order 66 was one of the most important moments in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, but it’s become even more horrific in the years that have passed. Viewers always knew the prequel era Jedi Order was living on borrowed time; still, as the prequels continued, it was unclear how or when it would happen. Ultimately, the Jedi Purge took place because Palpatine issued a simple command: “Execute Order 66.” It was a shocking moment, with the clone troopers turning on the Jedi at once.
