Star Wars: Cloak of Deception. "The Chancellor has little real power.He is mired down by baseless accusations of corruption," Senator Palpatine told Queen Amidala in Episode I. Tracing the thrilling chain of events that leads up to the Republic's current chaotic state, CLOAK OF DECEPTION follows Chancellor Valorum as he struggles with his fall from power.and the dark forces who have benefitted greatly from his weakened position.