A.) https://www.nme.com/news/film/carrie...e-lucas-870772

Just googled "Lucas faster more intense" and that was the first hit. Carrie Fisher is a good source, IMO. Also, amp bits removed, because screw amp.
Thank you.

Re Palpatine's office, it's very difficult to do action scenes with actors in elaborate costumes/make up, they can't necessarily see properly and might break the costumes or make the makeup fall off.