Darth Vader

Anakin Skywalker was a Jedi Knight. Following the Clone Wars, Skywalker had a falling out with Obi-Wan Kenobi, which led to him becoming a cyborg and taking the name Darth Vader. He served as the Emperor's enforcer, overseeing the deployment of the Death Star alongside Grand Moff Tarkin.
==Weapons and Abilities==
===The Force===
*Clairvoyance: Vader was able to detect the presence of a Rebel base on the planet Hoth from interstellar space. (FILM: The Empire Strikes Back)
*Telekinesis: Using the Force, Vader was able to crush a person's windpipe, (FILM: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back) repel laser blasts and throw multiple large objects with precision. (FILM: The Empire Strikes Back)
*Telepathy: Vader was able to communicate telepathically with his son, Luke Skywalker. (FILM: The Empire Strikes Back)
===Skills===
*Spacecraft piloting: Vader was an adept combat pilot. (FILM: Star Wars)
*Swordsmanship: Vader was a skilled lightsaber combatant. (FILM: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi)
=== Technology ===
* Executor: A Super Star Destroyer and Imperial flagship. It was destroyed during the Battle of Endor. (FILM: The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi)
* Lightsaber: A laser sword that can easily cut through rock, metal, or living tissue. (FILM: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi)
==Notes==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* Skywalker was portrayed as Darth Vader by English actor David Prowse and voiced by an uncredited James Earl Jones in the three Star Wars films,Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020David Prowse - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020James Earl Jones - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020 and was portrayed unmasked by Sebastian Shaw in the final film.Sebastian Shaw - IMDB - Retrieved 25 December 2020 Jones was not the first choice to be Vader's voice; George Lucas had been dissatisfied with Prowse's accent and chose Jones to dub the character. Jones chose to remain uncredited for the first two films.James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies aged 93 - Andrew Pulver - 9 September 2024 - The Guardian - Retrieved 9 September 2024
*Heat and sweat generated from wearing the 40 pound leather suit would obscure the eye lenses of the mask, leading to reduced visibility for Prowse.The Man Behind Darth Vader (Interview with Dave Prowse) - Marshall Ward - 1 October 2012 - Rock Cellar Magazine - Retrieved 20 March 2021
=== Trivia ===
* Lucas had also considered Orson Welles to voice the role.James Earl Jones Recorded Darth Vader in a Couple of Hours | Late Night with Conan O’Brien - Conan O'Brien - 28 December 2022 - YouTube - Retrieved 9 September 2024
* Vader has been featured twice on the web series "DEATH BATTLE!".Darth Vader VS Doctor Doom (Star Wars VS Marvel) | DEATH BATTLE! - DEATH BATTLE! - 1 July 2015 - YouTube - Retrieved 6 March 2024Darth Vader VS Obito Uchiha (Star Wars VS Naruto) | DEATH BATTLE! - DEATH BATTLE! - 17 July 2023 - YouTube - Retrieved 6 March 2024
==Appearances==
*Star Wars (first appearance)
*The Empire Strikes Back
*Return of the Jedi (final appearance)
==Popular Culture==
===Mentions ===
The following list is of various mentions of Darth Vader in fiction and popular culture.
Year	Name 	Appearance	Notes
1980	Darth Vadar	
* SCTV, episode "Star Wars"	
*Doug McKenzie does his impression of Vader.3-13 Star Wars - Series 3 - SCTV Guide - Retrieved 2 April 2024
*Guy Caballero attempts to broadcast "Star Wars Part XXXIV: Return to Planet of Empires", whose opening text crawl states that the Galactic Empire is in ruins, and that "Vadar" and "Evil Luke Skywalker" have joined forces to kidnap the drunken "Queen Leah", who had married "King Hans Solo". At this point, it becomes evident that the film was on an illegally copied VHS, and Caballero is forced to flee to avoid arrest.Show 65 - Jeff Robbins - Second City Television: A History and Episode Guide - McFarland - Published 29 November 2014 - Page 86 - Retrieved 2 April 2024
==Links==
*Darth Vader on Wikipedia
*Anakin Skywalker on Wookieepedia
*Darth Vader on the Villains Wiki
*Darth Vader on Encyclopædia Britannica
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