remain aboard the Tantive IV and has C-3PO's memory erased toremove any knowledge of the twins. Yoda teaches Obi-Wan how to commune with thespirit of Qui-Gon Jinn before going into exile on Dagobah. Obi-Wan takes theinfant Luke to Tatooine where he intends to watch over him until the time isright to challenge the Empire.Cast Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi:Obi-Wan is a General for the Galactic Republic and is a JediMaster who sits on the Jedi Council. He often travels and performs missionswith his best friend and former Padawan, Anakin. Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader: Anakin is a recently-knighted Jedi and hero of theClone Wars. Upon learning of his wife's pregnancy, he begins to have recurringvisions of her dying in childbirth. Because similar visions accurately foretoldthe death of his mother, he swears that he will do whatever it takes to saveher, and in his determination, he falls to the Dark Side of the Force andbecomes the evil Lord Darth Vader. While many assume that James Earl Jones isthe uncredited, briefly heard voice of Darth Vader at the film's conclusion,Jones, when specifically asked if he had supplied the voice, either newly orfrom a previous recording, told Newsday,"You'd have to ask Lucas about that. I don't know".[3] However,the commentary on the DVD release states that, while the voice will always beuncredited, any true Star Wars fan "should know theanswer".[4] Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala:Padme is Anakin's secret wife; she has recently become pregnant with twins. AsSenator of Naboo,she is deeply concerned about Palpatine's growing power, and her husband'sincreasingly disturbing behavior. Ian McDiarmid as Darth Sidious /Chancellor Palpatine: As the Supreme Chancellor of the GalacticRepublic, Palpatine enacted the start of the Clone Wars against theSeparatists. As a result, the Senate has voted him vast emergency powers, effectively turning him intoa dictator.By this time, he becomes a sort of mentor to Anakin, manipulating him intodistrusting the Jedi. In reality, Palpatine is the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, whofinally steps from the shadows to destroy the Jedi Order and the Republic itserves, and lure Anakin to his side. Frank Oz voices Yoda: The wise old leaderof the Jedi Council. He is a friend and mentor to many Jedi. He plays a majorrole in the Battle of Kashyyyk. Samuel L.Jackson as Mace Windu:Windu is a Jedi Master who sits on the Jedi Council and is also a Jedi Generalin the Clone Wars. Matthew Wood voices General Grievous:Grievous is a fearsome cyborg and General of the Separatists' droid army.He is responsible for kidnapping Palpatine at the beginning. He is also skilledinlightsabercombat, having been trained by Count Dooku, wielding two green andtwo blue lightsabers taken from Jedi he has killed. Jimmy Smits as Senator BailOrgana: Bail Organa is a Senator in the Galactic Republic and friendto the Jedi, who grows concerned at Palpatine's growing power. Anthony Daniels as C-3PO: C-3PO is PadmeAmidala's personal protocol droid, created by Anakin Skywalker. Kenny Baker as R2-D2: R2-D2 is AnakinSkywalker's former astro-droid and C-3PO's counterpart. Silas Carson as Nute Gunray and Ki-Adi-Mundi:Gunray is the Viceroy of the Trade Federation,who is at odds with Grievous