Fitting IMG: For shame Not!Darth's shadow, isn't Darth Vader having Anakin as a shadow here.
Name: Anakin Skywalker
"Formerly Darth Vader? If in a certain point of view?"
Species: Human
Age: 22
Occupation: Jedi Knight (Former)
Sith Lord ("Former")
"I know who I am. And I know what I have to do."
Appropiate 'panting' scene is linked on the "Former" Jedi Knight. Just to show how bad it could have rolled, if 'canon'.
Martial: 35+6+4+10=55 (Anakin is an incredibly skilled warrior and talented general. A lack of life experience is the only thing holding him back from becoming one of the galaxy's best warriors and commander.) In another life, he was the single most feared combatant in the galaxy and an army in his own right. In this one he is able to draw on those abilities to a frightening degree.
I think this youtube scene fits the 'ideal' scenario best. Or, to turn it around Palpatine.
"When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the Master..."
Diplomacy: 12+4+10=26 (While he is kind and able to make headway with his Jedi status alone, Anakin will freely admit that he can be outplayed by a skilled negotiator.) Though in certain circumstances, his words become far smoother and sometimes far more threatening.
So on a coin toss; "Competent", but not 'as' much an Ace as Ciaran. At least, until he goes full "Sith" in exceptional circumstances, or Jedi enough to pull a diplomatic Jedi Mind Trick.
If nothing else. Either as a Knight Errand, or Darth Lord. He's at least had to
talk.
Stewardship: 14+10=24 (Finances have never been a big concern for Anakin, but a general needs a decent grasp of logistics.) Though his knowledge of overseeing a growing Empire has many applications as well, even in an age without it.
As 'average' as Ciaran. Though with that hindsight "blunt +10", probably a bigger boost than otherwise, NG+ lite? Then again, NG+ lite, he 'might' have... an idea, on how to 'maybe' build something, post-Palpatine, as a big solid 'maybe'...
Intrigue: 16+4+10=30 (While Anakin is the type of person who would rather act than sit and plot, being a general has given him a necessary understanding of deceptive tactics such as ambushes and the like.) Even so, he has a nigh-supernatural ability to vanish into deep enough shadows and move within them near-silently.
Good. Goood... Or, "could still be the Learner" in Intrigue, with Ciaran in hand. But not to the lifestyle of a 'snake'. At least, until he needs to go on a Persona hiding vacation, that is mutually respected by Ciaran here...
Lore: 40+10+10=60 (Anakin is one of the strongest Force users of his age. His own personal hangups have been one of the few things holding him back from realizing his true potential...until recently that is.) As Vader, he drew on and relied on the Dark. Accepting this has only empowered him even further still.
As a certain Star Wars quote would go; "Now I am the Master". And if given a chance to go Mace Windu, or 'Balance/Grey' over going full Dark Side (this time) with the Abyss Watchers?
... Going by Martial+Lore alone. I'd make a
joke and saying 'maybe', he'd be our best chance of assassinating Palpatine. Caveat of course, being the case of "got to arrange the board to minimise casualties." and failsafes, before we could 'reliably' press that big button. Or get too cocky/reckless. Especially when he could still be prone to other, emotional hangups.
Learning: 20+4+10=34 (Anakin may be better known as a powerful Force-user and talented general, but there is no denying his ingenuity when he puts his mind to it.) And now he not only has knowledge of what is, but what could be.
And now, we go from "Bullshit Asohka" 2.0, Skywalker touch. To him going full Shatterpoint'd "Time Jump". I'm sure~, he's going to be bullshit on the R&D department as a side gig, on top of being a good enough Dragon to work
with, rather than have him work
for us.
Traits:
The Chosen One: Destined to bring balance to the Force. Whether or not one believes that the Force actively chose Anakin to fulfill a great destiny, there is no denying the sheer power he wields. (+10 Lore)
Added a fitting music link here, "Cosmic Balance" wise. But still, it'd be in some cases, the 'Force' juice needed to 'maybe', have a wrecking ball/bat against Palpatine, if we needed a suit to Royally Flush him out of the Star Sector.
Dealing with the invasion
contingencies, on the other hand. And ensuring no 'all eggs in one basket' is a fallacy/thing, is another matter. Especially when it'd likely be a case of "can we rely on Anakin to
kill Palpatine/Darth Sidious, when the time comes?"
Visions of a Dark Future: On Mortis, Anakin received terrifying visions of a future where he became the feared Sith Lord Darth Vader. While they tormented him for some time since he has now acknowledged and accepted them as a part of who he is, come what may. While this has brought him considerable comfort, it has also allowed him to draw on those visions in ways no one could have anticipated. (+10 to all stats)
Obi-Wan? I'll make an ironic joke.
"I was tempted by the Dark Side. But instead, I offered redemption. Thus, I killed a Darth... From a certain point of view."
Or, the irony if any fears on Anakin 'falling' to the Dark Side. Is instead, the Dark Side 'falling' to Anakin instead.
That said. He'd probably be horrified if Anakin's managed to go "past" the Dark Side temptations. And into "Force Stealth" like no tomorrow...
The Hero With No Fear: Anakin is one of the most celebrated generals in the Grand Army of the Republic, and while his tactics may frustrate his peers (such as Obi-Wan and Yularen), his successes are undeniable, as how popular he is with the people of the Republic. (+6 Martial, +4 Diplomacy, +4 Intrigue)
Ace of Aces: The best starfighter pilot in the galaxy bar none. (+4 Martial)
Gifted Engineer: Droids, podracers, starfighters, the list goes on, but there is no denying Anakin's incredible skill with machinery in general. (+4 Learning)
And lastly; the "Ace-Protagonist" traits that make him a beast on Land-and-Stars. I can almost make a Gundam Pilot joke on him, if not a Char comparison. If nothing else, at least he doesn't need to wear a life support helmet this time.
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So, there you have it.
*SPOILER*. Or "Darth SPOILER". Still can't help if he nudges the odds to 'even'? He'd be a good visual ballmark on how powerful the rest of our Hero units have to be, to 'maybe' be on par with Palpatine, in a certain statistical lens. Before bullshit exceptions serve as again; a wrecking ball (for, and against us.)
Case in point for Ciaran. She'd need "10+" points in Martial to be on par with Protagonist-Kun, Followed by... "10+" Force Lore, which honestly; is a better/fairer comparison, than honestly, almost everyone else. And the biggest joke being, Obi-Wan might still be able to fight/kill Anakin, if fate still was 'set' in stone, Timeline divergence wise.
This is of course, covering the statistical side. Before we cover such things as; "what would Anakin do for Luke & Leia" (and Padme). Alongside such things as "hey, all those friendly trolling banters with Padme? It's gotten us Social Link juice with a future Darth." So there's that.
Now, in a certain point of view. To jokingly hope we don't have any 'leaked' conversations/joining meeting, to be encountered with Obi-Wan. Assuming, things don't derail to the point of having a 'far better' pitch in neutral Force Research, the Jedi Order would
surely, love to meddle/regulate in at best.
