I've been a fan since 77, I often pondered 'what if' Vader had survived. Vader is not only the greatest 'baddie' of all time, his story shows anyone can be saved, anyone can be redeemed if there is love and hope. I always found that inspiring. Thank you for doing this alternate take, you did a good job. May David Prowse and James Earl Jones who gave us this amazing character rest in peace at one with the Force.
I love this! You should definitely write more fan fiction!! I would love to see a video about “if Padme had convinced Anakin to go with her when she went to him on Mustafar, what would Obi Wan have done?” It’s a question I’ve debated for a long time. Obi Wan would have to choose between Master Yoda and the brother he loves. Great video as always and may the force be with you!🥰
I honestly think Obi-Wan would let him go and help them fake their deaths so they can hide away without the emperor and the jedis being able to find them
TBH if anakin survived he would simply have to fake his own death. As vader he is a mass murderer, and in the rebublics eye there is no forgiveness for his war crimes. He would have to exile, and hope he's not caught up with
If Anakin survived, he could’ve come out publicly and lied that the empire held him hostage for 2 decades and tortured him while lying about him being dead and that Luke found and rescued him on the second Death Star minutes before its destruction. He could’ve also said the empire’s torture is why he’s disfigured.
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well. Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god. Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor. He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
I doubt they would put him in armor. He would simply wear jedi robes and have a respirator, if for some reason new republic doctors were unable to heal him enough to breath on his own. How much of the Darth Vader suit was actually necessary to keep him alive? I bet the Emperor kept him in it even though there was technology available that could completely heal him. He was probably intentionally kept in a weakened state as the Emperor knew that fully healthy, Vader would be a threat to him.
If I was putting Darth Vader on trial, I would remove his helmet, his armour, and all his artificial limbs. Then I would secure him in a transparent life support pod, and sedate him heavily so he couldn't use the Force. And the pod would be equipped with a remote control device so that his sedative dosage level could be administered remotely. Only then would it be safe to bring him into a courtroom.
This is almost perfect, the only flaw I can find is that I don't think Anakin would ask for forgiveness, he wouldn't believe he deserves it, but would simply ask to be allowed to right his wrongs and atone for what he's done instead of simply being executed. A lifetime of penance and servitude.
@@timonsolus that's definitely a possibility, he could very well see his life as Vader deserving of death and become suicidal. But I like to think he'd see his existence now as a second chance at life and he would understand that guilty as he may feel he shouldn't waste that gift.
Interesting fanfic...but I can't see them just forgiving him if he lived. Dude is just responsible for so much mass murder, so many war crimes, and so much general evilness that it would be kind of ridiculous to let him off. Think of all the people whose family and friends he murdered. "That wasn't me, that was Vader, I'm Anakin now" just isn't a defense that's gonna fly. Anakin is still responsible for his actions when it's all said and done, can't just pin everything on Vader.
Lol yeah, I basically tried to think of a reason that the New Republic would allow him to live... In the Infinities comic, he just shows up in white armor and is like "I can assist you in finding the Emperor" and everyone is like ok cool. I figured the only way he lives and is still somewhat "punished" is with exile and the Barash Vow.
@@RetneysHolocron I think it was a good idea in terms of running Vaders redemption through the senate. However I think it more likely they would demand capital punishment for Vader since prison would be easily broke out of with Vaders power. Though I think it would be cool is after the second death star was destroyed, if Luke took Vader to a secluded sector and rebuilt his armour (though surely there wouldn't be many who did not know who Vader was), THEN Vader declared to Luke alone he would take the Barash Vow and go into exile, leaving the galaxy to believe he was killed on the death star, that would be an open ended "he could come back or we may never see him again" kind of ending. Just my 2c in the moment.
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well. Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god. Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor. He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
@@RetneysHolocron : That white armoured 'Jedi' ending to the Infinities comic was completely unrealistic and ridiculous IMO. There's no way the Alliance leadership would allow Vader to just walk around free - what's to stop him turning back to the dark side at any moment? The whole redemption scenario could be a deception planned by the Emperor! At most, the Alliance would interrogate Vader to find out the Emperor's location.
RIP James Earl Jones. As for Retney someone get that man into Disney and get him writting because the way he wrote Luke in this was perfect and I'm not even Luke fan!
Great story. Told my wife about you're video story. She a star wars fan because of me and together love you're short story. We hope you both some more.
I do have one gripe about this, though it's about something that isnt very well known. Luke was never taught the concept of a "Light Side" to the Force. In truth, none of the six movies ever explicity mentioned that terminology. The "Light Side" was a term that retroactively came to be by popular conception. But as far as the saga of movies is concerned, there is only terminology for The Force and The Dark Side.
Umm...yeah. They talk about the dark side of the force which by its implication means the side the Jedi use is the light side. Yoda literally tells Like in ESB about falling to the dark side. Falling from where? from what? That's semantics.
@@jmfbizzle That is jumping to a biased conclusion. From an in universe perspective the Jedi teach that the Force is a natural phenomenon inherent to all known life. They teach that it is also even more alive than any complex and interconnected ecosystem, that in some ways it is a macro organism that all life is a part of, and in other ways it is the wellspring from where all life originates and returns upon death. They also believe that the Force has a will of it's own. It is what they turn to for guidance and enlightenment. The Sith largely share in that same understanding, but they believe that the only true freedom is through power and they covet the ability to bend any resources to their personal will. To the Sith the Force is a slave, fit to satisfy their goals and desires. Power, dominion, knowledge, and ultimately eternal life are just a few of the things they want. But that is gluttonous, parasitic, and inequitable and the Force would never willingly give so much to so few. In essence the Jedi teachings want to learn from the Force in it's natural state and the Sith's Dark Side is a philosophy about exploiting a natural resource for personal gain. To call the Jedis' point of view the Light Side uproots their most fundamental understanding of the Force.
I believe that they would make a positive example of him by not judging him to harsh punishments, since this would mean for further Jedi's who turned to the dark side that even if they had Redemption, they would be doomed, so they would continue with their evil deeds because there is no turning back, if they knew how bad Vader who killed the emperor was treated after his Redemption.
I really enjoyed this. More photos & graphics would be great. It would have been nice if you would have spoken more about Vader in exile, who he contacted, did he further his training, how exactly did he help ppl from exile, did he contact padme, did he become a mortis god, did he go on any adventures, did he train anybody, did Luke & Leah visit him, etc.
That was a great piece of fan-fiction. I found it a great way to end it if G Lucas had gone in another direction. (Also to echo everyone else: Rest in peace James E Jones)
I’m pretty sure the Lord Vader trial would be optional. No prison in the galaxy would be able to hold any one with the ability to call on the terrible power of the dark side
Very good overall. Nice work. Only addition I would make is the sheer number of people that suffered and died at Vader's command would not let it go so easily. Even if most of them agreed to respect his wishes, just a small percent would add up to millions of people wanting him dead. Luke told them where he is to be found (Tython). so expect a small army of mercs, bounty hunters, crusaders, justice seekers etc trying to hunt him down. Even with legal protection it is the kind of thing that could spark another civil war. Maybe this could spark a sequel?
Vader's sentence could have been to be confined in a tight space that merely kept him alive and to act essentially as a holocron for the new jedi order.
What if Rako Hardeen shot and killed Anakin instead of Obi-Wan and when Ahsoka finds out that the jedi council made that plan she turns into the emperor's apprentice?
Ive said this forever. It was too late for him. He has to pay for his crimes even if he comes back to the jedi. He cant just walk off into the sunset with his boy. I believe that annakin had already resolved to go out in a blaze of glory after the conversation with luke when he compliments the new light sabre. And thats why he INSTANTLY blocks Luke from doing violence on the emperor in the throne room at the end. He doesn't want Luke to do bad things
I think the reality of public sentiment would be similar to Hitler surviving & addressing the Nuremberg Trials as a born again Jew. Anakin would be assassinated, Leia would be thrown out of the Senate & Luke would have been banned from starting a new Jedi Order. After seeing what happened to Anakin, the Jedi would be ostracized from society. They wouldn't take that risk of it happening again. Luke would now be a target as well. Vader shared responsibility for the genocide of entire races, destruction of planets. Be it in this universe or another the capacity to forgive such atrocities is next to none, chosen one or not. Anakin would have been hidden, his mask completely changed to show his face & breathing apparatus. He'd likely serve as a minder to Luke as he started his new order. Leia would never have forgiven him for destroying Alderaan. I did enjoy this though, made me think. I might be too pessimistic on our capacity to forgive, but I doubt it.
@@allanchrist666I said, 'public sentiment' would be like....Pick any dictator you like responsible for mass murder who changes their identity/philosophy/religion before trial - the public would react the same way.
@@mattyrossfilmsIn the follow up book “Tatooine Ghost” Leia learns about Anakin’s life through Shmi’s recordings and begins to understand him better. She eventually comes to forgive him after learning how hard his life was as a slave.
I really enjoyed the story. I always felt that the story was not just about Luke saving Anakin, but Anakin saving the Galaxy. Would the First Order have come to power? What about the Final Order? What happens to Rae? Did Vader know about her? I’d love to hear someone write that story…heck, maybe I will.
I really liked your writing. Some ‘what ifs’ in Star Wars can be nauseating but not this. You have a natural flair for writing Science Fiction. I encourage you to make your own characters and stories by being this generation’s Edgar Rice Burroughs, Phillip K Dick, George Lucas, etc. Heaven knows we need one. :)
Love this! Yes, I vote more of these fanfics by you, but only you lol I trust you and your knowledge of the EU to create cool what if type of stories while remaining respectful to the established lore and not going the whacky route haha Good stuff dude, the force is strong with this one 😉
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well. Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god. Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor. He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
Hi Retney’s Holocron I really enjoyed this wonderful Video/FanFiction based on What if Darth Vader Survived Return of the Jedi & Went on Trial?-Fan Fiction.
LETS hope they didnt piss Vader off during trial because if he wants to leave there isnt anything or anyone to stop him other than Luke whom wont kill his father.
I could not see Vader getting anything but a death sentence. He helped destroy a planet that killed billions of lives. That is not something that goes unpunished.
In my opinion, Vader didn't die as a Jedi. He redeemed himself yes. But he didn't die a sith, or a Jedi. He died as Anakin Skywalker. Freed himself from the chains of both sides.
Great stuff my friend. I have also always wondered, what would have happened if Luke accepted Vader as his father and chosen to join him and rule the galaxy at the end of ESB. I know that story is far less likely, but it really is an interesting idea. At least I think. Because obviously firstly they would have to defeat Palpatine to maintain the Rule of Two. But then what?
The Circle of Life is NOW complete. Man this hurts 😭😭😭😭. Rest Eternal in the Force James Earl Jones
@@clockehvac1240 ah hell, you don't care
James Earl Jones is now one with the force.
May he rest in peace. 😔
RIP James Earl Jones AKA Darth Vader AKA Mufasa
@@slicksslayer4493 Admiral Greer from The Hunt for Red October. He will be missed 😢
@@evilwarcowSomeone please get him a REAL cigarette! 😉
Terence Mann as well
Also Mr. Mertle from Sandlot.
This is one heck of a narration focussed on Anakin's redemption. Great job mate.
This was beautiful. May the Force keep your being in its light and love for what we know as eternity, James Earl Jones. ❤🤍💙
I've been a fan since 77, I often pondered 'what if' Vader had survived. Vader is not only the greatest 'baddie' of all time, his story shows anyone can be saved, anyone can be redeemed if there is love and hope. I always found that inspiring. Thank you for doing this alternate take, you did a good job. May David Prowse and James Earl Jones who gave us this amazing character rest in peace at one with the Force.
BADDIE✨💖✨
RIP James Earl Jones. One of the greatest voices of cinema
Not only could you do SW audiobooks, you could write them too! This was great! RIP James Earl Jones.
I love this! You should definitely write more fan fiction!! I would love to see a video about “if Padme had convinced Anakin to go with her when she went to him on Mustafar, what would Obi Wan have done?” It’s a question I’ve debated for a long time. Obi Wan would have to choose between Master Yoda and the brother he loves. Great video as always and may the force be with you!🥰
Thanks for the idea! That's a great story concept
A great video well done 👍
I honestly think Obi-Wan would let him go and help them fake their deaths so they can hide away without the emperor and the jedis being able to find them
@@b.ramit88 I agree. That’s what I would have wanted!
Probs yoda
TBH if anakin survived he would simply have to fake his own death. As vader he is a mass murderer, and in the rebublics eye there is no forgiveness for his war crimes. He would have to exile, and hope he's not caught up with
I believe that Luke would have helped him go into exile. He would know that millions across the galaxy would never forgive Vader.
If Anakin survived, he could’ve come out publicly and lied that the empire held him hostage for 2 decades and tortured him while lying about him being dead and that Luke found and rescued him on the second Death Star minutes before its destruction. He could’ve also said the empire’s torture is why he’s disfigured.
I soley believe Luke Skywalker would have seen the good in him and the force. Would not stand to watch his father die
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No, he should and would have submitted to the sentencing of the trial.
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well.
Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god.
Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor.
He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
RIP James Earl Jones. Nobody will ever Outdo his Voice acting for Darth Vader. Bless him.
That was amazing. That is how I imagined the story to continue. Thank you 🙏🏻
Your video was truly beautiful. There is forgiveness within the universe itself, and it will never cease.
I doubt they would put him in armor. He would simply wear jedi robes and have a respirator, if for some reason new republic doctors were unable to heal him enough to breath on his own. How much of the Darth Vader suit was actually necessary to keep him alive? I bet the Emperor kept him in it even though there was technology available that could completely heal him. He was probably intentionally kept in a weakened state as the Emperor knew that fully healthy, Vader would be a threat to him.
Vader's arms and legs arm made of that armor. Without the suit he has no arms or legs
@@Josh-m9h2s No. He has 1 arm, and no legs whether he has the suit on or not.
If I was putting Darth Vader on trial, I would remove his helmet, his armour, and all his artificial limbs. Then I would secure him in a transparent life support pod, and sedate him heavily so he couldn't use the Force. And the pod would be equipped with a remote control device so that his sedative dosage level could be administered remotely. Only then would it be safe to bring him into a courtroom.
It’s his life support system. His lungs are permanently damaged by burns and smoke inhalation, so he’d need it.
@@tysondennis1016 they would give him some sort of cybernetic breathing system without forcing him to live in his armor.
That was a really good story. I loved the white suit that Anakin wore at the trial.
This is almost perfect, the only flaw I can find is that I don't think Anakin would ask for forgiveness, he wouldn't believe he deserves it, but would simply ask to be allowed to right his wrongs and atone for what he's done instead of simply being executed. A lifetime of penance and servitude.
Personally, I think that Anakin Skywalker would be wracked with guilt for what he had done as Darth Vader, and would actually welcome being executed.
@@timonsolus that's definitely a possibility, he could very well see his life as Vader deserving of death and become suicidal. But I like to think he'd see his existence now as a second chance at life and he would understand that guilty as he may feel he shouldn't waste that gift.
Interesting fanfic...but I can't see them just forgiving him if he lived. Dude is just responsible for so much mass murder, so many war crimes, and so much general evilness that it would be kind of ridiculous to let him off. Think of all the people whose family and friends he murdered. "That wasn't me, that was Vader, I'm Anakin now" just isn't a defense that's gonna fly.
Anakin is still responsible for his actions when it's all said and done, can't just pin everything on Vader.
Lol yeah, I basically tried to think of a reason that the New Republic would allow him to live...
In the Infinities comic, he just shows up in white armor and is like "I can assist you in finding the Emperor" and everyone is like ok cool. I figured the only way he lives and is still somewhat "punished" is with exile and the Barash Vow.
@@RetneysHolocron I think it was a good idea in terms of running Vaders redemption through the senate.
However I think it more likely they would demand capital punishment for Vader since prison would be easily broke out of with Vaders power.
Though I think it would be cool is after the second death star was destroyed, if Luke took Vader to a secluded sector and rebuilt his armour (though surely there wouldn't be many who did not know who Vader was), THEN Vader declared to Luke alone he would take the Barash Vow and go into exile, leaving the galaxy to believe he was killed on the death star, that would be an open ended "he could come back or we may never see him again" kind of ending.
Just my 2c in the moment.
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well.
Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god.
Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor.
He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
@@RetneysHolocron : That white armoured 'Jedi' ending to the Infinities comic was completely unrealistic and ridiculous IMO.
There's no way the Alliance leadership would allow Vader to just walk around free - what's to stop him turning back to the dark side at any moment? The whole redemption scenario could be a deception planned by the Emperor! At most, the Alliance would interrogate Vader to find out the Emperor's location.
@@timonsolus Yeah I agree with you
RIP James Earl Jones.
As for Retney someone get that man into Disney and get him writting because the way he wrote Luke in this was perfect and I'm not even Luke fan!
We need the guys on TH-cam working at LucasFilm.
Absolutely!
That was great.
I really enjoyed your story.
Thank you!
This was excellent! Thank you for sharing.
This might be my favorite star wars fan fiction seems so real
I felt like I was listening to a legends audiobook. This was very well written; I hope you make more of these
Definitely enjoyed this please do more😊
Actually not bad dude I sat and listened. Great job. I never envisioned Vader allnwhite before. Awesome job. More please
I usually don't like fan fiction, but this story I've really enjoyed.
This would be amazing to see in live-action. Great video 👍🏾
Great story. Told my wife about you're video story. She a star wars fan because of me and together love you're short story. We hope you both some more.
That is awesome!
I like it. Very cool. It would be cool to see it in one of the movies.
it was really good
This is awesome better than 90%of the stuff Disney plus had profuced
He must stand trial! I need him!
“Hey, remember all that ch!ld murdr? Yeah, you’re getting the Sith fingers.”
“The what?”
*Mon Mothma fires lightning out her hands*
This was beautifully well done. I wish it were cannon. Great job.
you sir have a wonderful talent for story telling .this was a fun what if
Awesome job bro! May the force be with you
Nice work, son. Please give us more!
I do have one gripe about this, though it's about something that isnt very well known.
Luke was never taught the concept of a "Light Side" to the Force. In truth, none of the six movies ever explicity mentioned that terminology. The "Light Side" was a term that retroactively came to be by popular conception. But as far as the saga of movies is concerned, there is only terminology for The Force and The Dark Side.
Yeah, your right. They really only ever mention the “light side” in the clone wars and some of the EU stuff.
Umm...yeah. They talk about the dark side of the force which by its implication means the side the Jedi use is the light side.
Yoda literally tells Like in ESB about falling to the dark side. Falling from where? from what?
That's semantics.
@@jmfbizzle That is jumping to a biased conclusion. From an in universe perspective the Jedi teach that the Force is a natural phenomenon inherent to all known life. They teach that it is also even more alive than any complex and interconnected ecosystem, that in some ways it is a macro organism that all life is a part of, and in other ways it is the wellspring from where all life originates and returns upon death. They also believe that the Force has a will of it's own. It is what they turn to for guidance and enlightenment.
The Sith largely share in that same understanding, but they believe that the only true freedom is through power and they covet the ability to bend any resources to their personal will. To the Sith the Force is a slave, fit to satisfy their goals and desires. Power, dominion, knowledge, and ultimately eternal life are just a few of the things they want. But that is gluttonous, parasitic, and inequitable and the Force would never willingly give so much to so few.
In essence the Jedi teachings want to learn from the Force in it's natural state and the Sith's Dark Side is a philosophy about exploiting a natural resource for personal gain. To call the Jedis' point of view the Light Side uproots their most fundamental understanding of the Force.
Armored Anakin looks SO DOPE!!
Glad you plucked that idea from that infinites comic, and I imagine what it looks like in live action.
RIP James Earl Jones, I loved him, He was a really good actor, even better voice; and we each had a mother named Ruth Connolly.
Finally someone did this what if it would be very interesting
I believe that they would make a positive example of him by not judging him to harsh punishments, since this would mean for further Jedi's who turned to the dark side that even if they had Redemption, they would be doomed, so they would continue with their evil deeds because there is no turning back, if they knew how bad Vader who killed the emperor was treated after his Redemption.
You know what. Not a bad jib at all. This was pretty awesome man we'll done ty! Wel read well narrated!!! More please
Excellent! Really enjoyed this. Loved how you used the score.
That was actually very enjoyable, well told and a very reasonable hypothetical course of action post-battle of Endor.
This was excellent. Well done. Hope to hear more of these.
The first 5 seconds earned this video a like. R.I.P James Earl Jones.
I ❤ the story. It's really amazing and I hope that you can do it again soon
WOW amazing it gave chills very fan fiction 👏
I really enjoyed this. More photos & graphics would be great.
It would have been nice if you would have spoken more about Vader in exile, who he contacted, did he further his training, how exactly did he help ppl from exile, did he contact padme, did he become a mortis god, did he go on any adventures, did he train anybody, did Luke & Leah visit him, etc.
This is an absolutely outstanding fanfiction. Outstanding job and yes, please give us more.
Thank you so much! There's a new fan fiction video up today if you're interested!
Love this fan fiction! Lol kinda makes me wish it was canon
That was a great piece of fan-fiction. I found it a great way to end it if G Lucas had gone in another direction. (Also to echo everyone else: Rest in peace James E Jones)
look, you don't get to say 'I'm not Vader, I'm Anakin now' and get away with past crimes. That would collapse justice altogether
This was great ‼️
This eas really good thank you for making this story and video
Very nice!
I’m pretty sure the Lord Vader trial would be optional. No prison in the galaxy would be able to hold any one with the ability to call on the terrible power of the dark side
Very good overall. Nice work. Only addition I would make is the sheer number of people that suffered and died at Vader's command would not let it go so easily. Even if most of them agreed to respect his wishes, just a small percent would add up to millions of people wanting him dead. Luke told them where he is to be found (Tython). so expect a small army of mercs, bounty hunters, crusaders, justice seekers etc trying to hunt him down. Even with legal protection it is the kind of thing that could spark another civil war. Maybe this could spark a sequel?
I really enjoyed this. Thank you 😊
Rest in peace you legend, you will be missed, and thank you
This would be really cool if we get a What If Star Wars series
An excellent story. Well done.
Vader's sentence could have been to be confined in a tight space that merely kept him alive and to act essentially as a holocron for the new jedi order.
Well done! Looking forward to more!
I loved this fan fiction! Beautiful story and well written! Looking forward to more fan fictions from your channel. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Well done
That was great 👍🏾 WoW!
Thank you!
You gotta do more fan fictions man!!
EXCELLENT JOB!
Better than anything Disney has given us since Andor. Good Job.
Very nice. I love your videos 💚
Great job well done and acted my friend ty. More. You have a great reading voice
That was great..top video 👍🏻.
Subscribed ❤️
I enjoyed it ..., Thankyou
Good job lad 👍
What if Rako Hardeen shot and killed Anakin instead of Obi-Wan and when Ahsoka finds out that the jedi council made that plan she turns into the emperor's apprentice?
Ive said this forever. It was too late for him. He has to pay for his crimes even if he comes back to the jedi. He cant just walk off into the sunset with his boy. I believe that annakin had already resolved to go out in a blaze of glory after the conversation with luke when he compliments the new light sabre.
And thats why he INSTANTLY blocks Luke from doing violence on the emperor in the throne room at the end. He doesn't want Luke to do bad things
Imagine someone having to trial Vader lol, knowing every evil thing he's done, the viewers would all be frightened.
I hope you'll do more of these. I have ideas.
great job
I think the reality of public sentiment would be similar to Hitler surviving & addressing the Nuremberg Trials as a born again Jew. Anakin would be assassinated, Leia would be thrown out of the Senate & Luke would have been banned from starting a new Jedi Order. After seeing what happened to Anakin, the Jedi would be ostracized from society. They wouldn't take that risk of it happening again. Luke would now be a target as well. Vader shared responsibility for the genocide of entire races, destruction of planets. Be it in this universe or another the capacity to forgive such atrocities is next to none, chosen one or not. Anakin would have been hidden, his mask completely changed to show his face & breathing apparatus. He'd likely serve as a minder to Luke as he started his new order. Leia would never have forgiven him for destroying Alderaan. I did enjoy this though, made me think. I might be too pessimistic on our capacity to forgive, but I doubt it.
Not like Hitler was Gen MacArthur or Pattons long lost father either. 😂
@@allanchrist666I said, 'public sentiment' would be like....Pick any dictator you like responsible for mass murder who changes their identity/philosophy/religion before trial - the public would react the same way.
In the Truce at Bakura novel Anakin's force ghost comes to Leia to ask for his forgiveness.
@@jeffreyconner2937 and she tells him to clear off if I remember rightly.
@@mattyrossfilmsIn the follow up book “Tatooine Ghost” Leia learns about Anakin’s life through Shmi’s recordings and begins to understand him better. She eventually comes to forgive him after learning how hard his life was as a slave.
I really enjoyed the story. I always felt that the story was not just about Luke saving Anakin, but Anakin saving the Galaxy. Would the First Order have come to power? What about the Final Order? What happens to Rae? Did Vader know about her? I’d love to hear someone write that story…heck, maybe I will.
That is where the star wars franchise went in the wrong direction the death of Vader!
RIP James Earl Jones and also David prowse!
I really liked your writing. Some ‘what ifs’ in Star Wars can be nauseating but not this. You have a natural flair for writing Science Fiction. I encourage you to make your own characters and stories by being this generation’s Edgar Rice Burroughs, Phillip K Dick, George Lucas, etc. Heaven knows we need one. :)
Love this! Yes, I vote more of these fanfics by you, but only you lol I trust you and your knowledge of the EU to create cool what if type of stories while remaining respectful to the established lore and not going the whacky route haha Good stuff dude, the force is strong with this one 😉
Forgiveness yes. Freedom no. Life in prison is where he can do penance and healing.
If he is too powerful to be held in captivity, then exicute him.
Leah was the head general, a princess, & one of the most senior ppl in the rebellion. She funded most of it as well.
Luke destroyed the 1st death star, aided in the destruction of the emperor & empire. He's also basically a god.
Anakin was a very popular war hero, & killed the emperor.
He gets a pass whether ppl like it or not.
Good job man
Hi Retney’s Holocron I really enjoyed this wonderful Video/FanFiction based on What if Darth Vader Survived Return of the Jedi & Went on Trial?-Fan Fiction.
LETS hope they didnt piss Vader off during trial because if he wants to leave there isnt anything or anyone to stop him other than Luke whom wont kill his father.
I cant imagine the senate allowing merely exile be his punishment. I cant imagine Leia forgiving him either for the destruction of her home planet
I could not see Vader getting anything but a death sentence. He helped destroy a planet that killed billions of lives. That is not something that goes unpunished.
In my opinion, Vader didn't die as a Jedi. He redeemed himself yes. But he didn't die a sith, or a Jedi. He died as Anakin Skywalker. Freed himself from the chains of both sides.
I disagree, he became a Jedi again, thats why the movie is called Return of the Jedi!
Bro would get roasted harder than when he was on mustafar. Death for sure. Death wont even begin to makeup for all the pain he has caused. 😮
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Great stuff my friend. I have also always wondered, what would have happened if Luke accepted Vader as his father and chosen to join him and rule the galaxy at the end of ESB.
I know that story is far less likely, but it really is an interesting idea. At least I think. Because obviously firstly they would have to defeat Palpatine to maintain the Rule of Two. But then what?
Nice work
14:44 That’s what I was guessing where he would go. Guessed correctly.
Ha! I called it! You can lift yourself with the Force!
He’d most likely be sentenced to death