"If the records I found were right, she died in 19 BBY. This coffin must have sealed pretty well. She smells nice."
As Aphra spoke, she sliced the coffin lid off with her Lightsaber and dragged Padmé's body out. She also pocketed a few of the trinkets buried with her.
"Ahem. She's about to come back to life. Give those back. You couldn't sell prayer beads bearing the Nabu royal crest anyway." Su Ming took Eternity Rul's green crystal from his belt pouch and rapped Aphra on the head with his free hand.
"Oh, my mistake. Force of habit." Aphra laid the body on a stone table meant for offerings and returned the trinkets to the queen. "Right. Next we channel the Life Force into her body. The Jedi teachings I received cover this, but I've never actually seen anyone brought back to life."
Su Ming held the crystal in one hand and pressed his other hand against it. Black flames rose from his body, gradually forming a translucent Black Ball around him.
This was a Dark Side of the Force skill called Life Drain. It was Palpatine's favorite. He and the Empire's Inquisitors used it to extend their lives, strengthen their control over the Dark Side of the Force, and nourish their souls.
He used to steal years from some poor soul in secret. After becoming emperor of the Galactic Empire, he began draining lifespans on a planetary scale.
First, he would choose a planet with beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Then he would declare it the Empire's finest vacation spot, say it was his favorite place, and suggest everyone visit.
His subjects followed his lead. Many moved there or made it a holiday destination, steadily increasing the planet's population.
In truth, the planet was merely a restaurant