Explore the complex character of Darth Vader , from his origins to redemption. Dive deep into the psychology and relationships of this iconic villain. Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, serving as the secondary antagonist of the series. He was first introduced in Star Wars, the first movie of the original film trilogy, as the secondary antagonist and one of the leaders of the Galactic Empire. He has become one of the most iconic villains of cinema. [a] The prequel trilogy chronicles Vader 's childhood as a precocious human slave named Anakin Skywalker, liberation by the Jedi Order, and ... Darth Vader , born as Anakin Skywalker, is the secondary antagonist of the Star Wars franchise. Originally being a high-ranking Jedi Knight who fought for the Galactic Republic and also believed to be the "Chosen One", the prophesied individual who would destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force. However, due to the multiple tragedies he faced up toward the end of the Clone Wars, he turned to the dark side and would become a powerful-yet-ruthless Sith Lord in service to the newly-risen... His alter ego, Darth Vader , the Dark Lord of the Sith, was created when Skywalker turned to the dark side of the Force, pledging his allegiance to the Sith Lord Darth Sidious at the end of the Republic Era.
