Random Darth Vader Fan Theories That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense (16 items)

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  (#5) A Primary Factor In Vader Turning Good And Killing Palpatine Is When He Realizes That Leia Was His Daughter

  Source: Redditor u/REdd06 and u/Doctor-Shatda-Fackup

  Details: There has been a lot of talk over the years as to how Vader was able to sense Luke, but he wasn't able to do the same when it came to Leia, whom he tortured early in the first film. Granted, he wasn't calm or collected when it came to battling his son, and he even chopped his hand off, but what about Leia.

  It seems unlikely that Vader wouldn't know Leia was his daughter, but if he didn't know it in the beginning, he did know it in Return of the Jedi. Vader has been angry with Palpatine for 17 years at this point, and when he finally did learn of Leia's connection to him in the Throne Room, he let his anger and pain come to the surface, which finally enabled him to confront his master and kill him in the process.

  Essentially, he was filled with rage at the fact that Palpatine had lied to him about the survival of his child (which turned out to be two children), and the guilt he felt over realizing he had tortured his own daughter. It was too much for Anakin to hold in, and he rage-quit his job by flinging his boss off a platform.
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  (#1) Why Darth Vader Reacted The Way He Did At Obi-wan Disappearing Into A Robe

  Source: Redditor u/mybustersword

  Details: In one of the most important scenes from the original Star Wars, Vader kills Obi-Wan by slicing through him with his lightsaber. When the old Jedi dies, he vanishes, leaving behind his robe and lightsaber, which pushes Vader to feel around with the clothes using his boot.

  It's a curious thing for the Sith Lord to do, and the audience had to wonder why he was so shocked that killing a Jedi resulted in such a transformation.

  He must have been aware of the possibility of becoming one with the Force, but he had always considered it a myth. This is the first time Anakin has ever seen such a thing happen, and it confused and surprised him. It goes back to what Palpatine told him before he embraced the Dark Side, where he told him that eternal life was possible through the Force. This turns out to be a significant turning point for Vader, and from this point forward, his actions were driven from this moment, which ultimately led him back to the Light Side of the Force.

   
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  (#7) Each Of The Prequels' Villains Represents A Part Of Anakin's Character That He Loses During His Fall To The Dark Side

  Source: Redditor u/-TracerBullet

  Details: This is an interesting theory that posits the enemies that go up against Anakin and his allies throughout the prequel trilogy each represents a choice he made on his path to the Dark Side of the Force. 

  • In Episode I, Anakin is seemingly freed from slavery, but in actuality, he gives up his moral agency to the Jedi Order. This is reflected by Darth Maul, who is wholly subservient to his master.
  • 10 years later, Anakin begins to reject the Jedi Code. He gives into passion and power over honour and order. This is reflected by the fallen Jedi, Count Dooku.
  • Finally, in Episode III, Anakin loses his humanity, slaughtering hundreds, even within his own order. This is reflected by the ruthless cyborg, General Grievous.

  When you consider each enemy on their own, it seems entirely plausible that this is the case -- especially when you consider the way George Lucas likes to balance his writing when it comes to Star Wars.
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  (#11) Why Darth Vader's 'NOOOOOOO' Makes Perfect Sense

  Source: Redditor u/spikesya

  Details: There have been a ton of fans online who have mocked the utterance of "NOOOOOOOOOOOO," at the end of Revenge of the Sith. It seemed to be out of character, and somewhat cheesy, but this theory explains that it made perfect sense for him to cry out like that.

  The theory suggests that Anakin was so badly damaged by the fire; he could no longer speak properly. His voice sounds so different because it is created via a computer in much the same way Professor Stephen Hawkin was able to speak through his.

  It translates what he would say without his helmet on, and the words come out. So, after awakening to the realization that his body is destroyed and he must remain a slave to his suit (and, by extension, the Emperor), his wife and "unborn" child are dead, and his whole world has been destroyed, he lets out a bloodcurdling scream.

  The computer that processes his vocal intent couldn't properly translate the epic range of despair and anger he felt, so it did all it could and let out a single, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
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  (#13) The Reason All The Corny Darth Vader Lines Are In Fact Befitting To His Character

  Source: Redditor u/Extract

  Details: This theory is a bit corny, but it also makes sense in hindsight. Darth Vader says a lot of corny one-liners throughout the series, and while most are threatening, they are also a bit silly considering who was actually saying them. In Rogue One, he once quipped, "Be careful not to choke on your aspirations," as he was choking a guy.

  The theory suggests that the reason Darth Vader drops these corny jokes has to do with his name, which is a trait of the Sith. Darth Tyranus was a tyrant, Darth Maul was a violent aggressor, and Darth Sidious was insidious, so what about Darth Vader? Well, "Vader" in German is "father," so what we have here is a man dropping corny dad jokes.
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  (#12) Darth Vader Planned Several Things To Say During His First Encounter With Obi-Wan

  Source: Redditor u/Chamale

  Details: You have to wonder what Anakin Skywalker wanted to say to his former master should he ever have the chance to run into him again. Think about it; in their last 'meeting,' Anakin was severely injured and burned. All he could muster was, "I hate you," so he had to have been thinking of what to say for years in the same way we come up with a good comeback in the shower, only wishing we had said it earlier.

  This theory suggests that he worked on the right thing to say for years, and he wasn't 100% ready to deliver them onboard the Death Star. Ultimately, he came up with the following, which makes it seem as if he wasn't perfectly committed to any of them:

  "I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan.

  We meet again at last.

  The circle is now complete.

  When I left you I was but the learner, now I am the master!"

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