Darth Vader

Darth Vader, 'Star Wars'

After meeting with director George Lucas, actor Dave Prowse was offered one of two roles in "Star Wars." The first was a good guy named Chewbacca. The second was the bad guy. Before Lucas had the chance to explain the villainous role, Prowse accepted it. Why? Because, he's said, people never forget the villain. And they haven't. Today, Darth Vader is one of the most familiar and imposing figures in the entire world and, although James Earl Jones gave him a voice, Prowse gave him life

Legend of Darth Vader 

Darth Vader

As a new Dark Lord Sith, Darth Vader was key in helping Emperor Palpatine destroy the Jedi Knights. Vader duelled with his former Jedi Master, Obi Wan Kenobi, and suffered severe injuries. He nearly burned to death in the flames of the volcanic planet Mustafar. Vader Vader’s shattered body was sustained by a specially built armor and breathing apparatus

Vader Served as Palpatines enforcer as the empire ruthlessly asserted its control of more and more star systems. He often served as the emperors emissary, with his mere presence terrifying those who had incurred Palpatine’s wrath. Sometimes, though, Vader dispensed Imperial justice firsthand. When Palpatine engineered a trap to draw out the Free Ryloth movement, Vader fought alongside his masrter with his lightsaber and the dark side of the force.

 With the empire seeking to tamp down dissent, Vader sent agents such as the feared inquisitor to destroy fugitive Jedi and Young Force-sensitive beings who might one day inspire rebellion against the war machine. When the Inquisitor failed to quell Jedi-led resistance on Lothal, Vader was sent there himself to restore order

As the Rebellion grew into a significant threat, the emperor put Vader in charge of an Imperial task force to hunt down the leaders of the Rebel Alliance. Vader5’s mission became even more crucial when Rebel spies stole the plans for Death Star battle station. Trying to recover the plans, Vader imprisoned the notable Rebel, Princess Leia Organa

The successful rescue of Princess Leia brought vader into contact once more with his onetime mentor, obi Wan. After another fateful lightsaber duel, Vader emerged victorious. Kenobi allowed himself to be struck down by his former student, and his body disappeared as he became one with the force.

When Rebel Starfighters attacked the death star, Vader boarded his modified TIE fighter to join the battle. The Dark Lord concentrated on a rebel Pilot who was strong with the force. Seemingly from nowhere, a blast caught Vader ship and sent it spinning into space as the rebel pilot’s proton torpedoes found their mark and destroyed Death Star

The empire discovered it was Luke Sky walker who destroyed the death star. The Emperor knew that Luke must be powerful in the force, so he ordered Vader to seek out and Destroy the young Rebel. Vader, however, had other plans. He wanted to corrupt Skywalker to the dark side

Using imperial probe droids, Vader eventually tracked down the Alliance’s new base on the ice planet Hoth. Despite the invasion of Imperial forces , a fleet commander’s ineptitude made it possible for much of the rebel force to escape

 Vader hired hunter to help track down and capture Princess leia and Hansolo, and he used them as bait to lure Young Luke Skywalker to Cloud City on Bespin.

Luke Skywalker had begun training as a Jedi Knight, and engaged Vader in an intense lightsaber battle. The Dark Lord overpowered the youth and severed his hand. Vader then revealed himself to Luke, telling him “I am your Father,” and attempted to recruit Luke to the Dark side. Young Skywalker preferred death to treacher.

Skywalker survived, and vader and the Emperor still sought to corrupt him. The Emperor wanted Vader to bring Skywalker before him, so he could be turned to the dark side. Despite Vader’s seemingly loyalty to the Emperor, Palpatine wanted to replace his servant with a new apprentice, while Vader plotted to overthrow the emperor so he could rule the galaxy with his son.

In the end, Luke surrendered himself to Vader on the forest moon of Endor. Brought before the Emperor and Vader, Luke appealed to his father, trying to reach the bit of Anakin was sure remained inside.

Appealing to the hate and conflict within him, Darth sidius goaded Luke into attacking. Vader defended the Emperor and he and Luke were locked in mortal combat. Luke lost control of his anger, visciously attacking Vader, finally beating him down and chopping off his hand with his lightsaber

Despite slipping close to the darkside, luke refused to surrender to the emperor. Palpatine nearly killed Luke with blasts of blue Force-Lightning. Suddenly, Vader grabbed the Emperor, lifted him into the air, and threw down the battle stations

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Vader knew he was dying and he asked his son to remove his helmet so hecould looka at luke for the first and last time with his own eyes. His darkness was illuminated by the love of his son, Vader died as Anakin Skywalker

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