Immortality in Star Wars is a little-known secret that keeps fan-favorites alive onscreen. However, Force reincarnation may be the better alternative. Characters such as Emperor Palpatine and Mother Talzin have learned a form of immortality that either extends their natural lifespan, allowing them to evade death. The witches even have a spell for resurrecting the dead as zombies. Other powerful Force-sensitives have learned to become Force ghosts by embracing death and retaining their individuality.