What If Anakin LEFT Mustafar BEFORE Obi Wan arrrived?

In this Star Wars What If, let’s find out what would have happened if Anakin left Mustafar before Padme (and Obi Wan) go there.
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[@michaeljudd5384]

This version of Padme be like: you've killed friends, younglings, and the entire republic. But that's kind of hot not gana lie.

[@xxProjectJxx]

I mean, considering how she reacted after he killed the sand people... not too far off

[@jack-mb4mw]

😂😂 you are not wrong

[@rojaws1183]

Well she already saw who she really was many times before.

[@KriegsmarineCZE_Jaegermeister]

“I personaly saw the group of Younglings trying to assasinate Chancelor”

[@DarthRequis]

@@KriegsmarineCZE_Jaegermeister😂

[@danielbutler6823]

So all along, Anikin just needed a snickers.

[@Kosiasz5]

What if Anakin, as the Chosen One, was not susceptible to the influence of the dark side of the force? he could use it however he wanted, but it wouldn't change his character 180 degrees? to explain more precisely, Anakin as the chosen one would be like the Father from Mortis, he would be a pure balance, able to use both the Light and Dark sides of the force equally, without giving in to the whispers of either side or even being susceptible to them?

[@LoneWolfsLair]

This could definitely use a part 2. I want to see how yoda and obiwan confront anakins rule of the empire especially with how they haven’t even talked to each other since the order fell.

[@edwardsolomon1951]

I think the best ending, in line with Anakin's split between the light and dark, is that eventually he duels and overpowers Yoda and Obiwan. Ahsoka stops him from landing the killing blow (yoda is already knocked out). Anakin sees the error of his ways, knowing he would have killed Obiwan if Ahsoka didn't stop him. Anakin agrees to rule according to Padme and Bail's advice, and sets the Empire to expire upon his death, no heirs. He also resolves the slavery issue once and for all (and also dissolves the ISB). The aforementioned occurs relatively early in part two. At some point mid story his empire is attacked by the Vong, and former ISB agents and military personal are reinstated, but only for war purposes (domestic purposes are prohibited unless specifically related to counterespionage against Vong spies from within the empire.) The Reformed and Rebuilt Jedi fight alongside Anakin's Empire to defeat the Vong. Anakin goes on to outlive Padme and his children, due to his extreme potential (rather sad ending), and promises upon Padme's and Luke's grave to dissolve the empire. As Leia is dying (his last child still living), he ends the Empire in her name, so that she sees the wish fulfilled. Anakin and Ahsoka expire on the same day (make it some weird dyad thing) soon after.

[@TarsonTalon]

Anakin would need to implement the Emperor/Challenger system, much like in Afro Samurai. This would make the violence born of hatred toward Anakin become bottlenecked into this system, rather than it harming the citizenry as a whole. He would consult with the Jedi for this, as he'd want them to protect this new order of things, even saying they could challenge him through the system, and that it didn't have to end in death, only in submission.

[@torik9300]

Wow this was a very interesting route to take. A slower paced story with the building tension of Anakin's actions as the story progressed. Padme attempt to restore democracy but save her husband. This was great, I see you put alot of thought into and it turned out very well. Can't wait for the next one.

[@combatwombat1134]

What if Sidious found the twins? For this to occur, there's the simple way which is Sidious arrives way earlier and confronts Kenobi and obviously defeats him.

[@starwarsquill]

I’ll be doing that one soon :)

[@Eric6761]

Obi Wan: God damnit...oh well, Twins gone carry on

[@KriegsmarineCZE_Jaegermeister]

@@Eric6761 “How uncivilised”

[@JTtitanslayer]

@@KriegsmarineCZE_Jaegermeister womp womp

[@jaquariusrodgers7299]

@@Eric6761sagging pants low

[@socialaccount0000]

What if Palpatine *did* know how to save others from dying? Perhaps his cloning research/essence transfer research reaches a breakthrough much earlier? Perhaps he learns to manipulate the Midichlorians before he kills Plagueis? Etc

[@TheMightOfGeburah]

He already knows how to manipulate it… Anakin killing Sidious would’ve gave him the knowledge and it’s not like Anakin wasn’t crafty enough to figure it out. Even as Darth Vader he was the first to have perfected the cloning process to make a Starkiller even stronger than the original + have his prior memories. Sidious was telling the truth, him and Anakin could’ve saved Padme. Anakin was just too reckless (it was very understandable for someone with his upbringing though don’t get me wrong).

[@Fenris77]

Great video. creating the imperial council and filling it with the very people that were the strongest opponents to him at first at least firmly kicked away the legs from under any formation of a Rebel Alliance.

[@wb7585]

Like the idea the man in the vision was him. very much star wars and self fullfilling prophecies.

[@peachesrambo4037]

The difference between a former slave and Royalty is very pronounced in the couples way of thinking.

[@VestedUTuber]

Only thing... I don't think Anakin would be so willing to maintain his position of power like that, because he didn't really _want_ that power. I honestly see him abdicating the throne to Padme, provided a "Roman" system like the early Empire's structure was maintained, with a still active senate presided over by a strong executive office. My reasoning? A couple things: 1. Episode 2, during the same conversation that highlighted Anakin and Padme's differences in political beliefs, after Anakin talks about a system "where a group of people discuss things and come to agree, but if they can't agree, someone makes them", Padme asks "who, you?", to which Anakin responds "No, someone wise". That shows that, at least at that point, Anakin knows he's not leader material. 2. As Vader, Anakin had quite a few opportunities to at least attempt to overthrow Palpatine, but never actually attempted it despite considering it, and despite it being expected of him as a Sith. He instead was intent on recruiting his son to his cause. Before that Vader did regularly move behind Palpatine's back, but it was always more subversive, never a direct attempt to overthrow Palpatine. For a Sith he wasn't very ambitious in the way you'd expect a Sith to be. Those offers of "ruling as father and son", when combined with everything else, come off more as offers to put Luke on the throne while Vader continued to hold his position of enforcer. I definitely don't see him doubling down after the attempted wakeup call.

[@mdincorporated]

Love this version of Anakin, hope he doesn’t lose his few remaining relationships

[@Jpweidner17]

What if Darth Sidious and Chancellor Palpatine were different people

[@classicnosh]

Or Twin brothers! o.O

[@jaquariusrodgers7299]

Ha you been on for 11 years with no subs but look at me

[@jaquariusrodgers7299]

@@classicnoshhaha I have more subs than u and been on at lost leaser so sag ur pant’s gangster

[@classicnosh]

@@jaquariusrodgers7299 Yeah? I just watch a bunch of weird stuff on the KZbins

[@COACHWARBLE]

Excellent title. I watch an hour of Star Wars content a day. Keep working hard and using great titles and you will do well.

[@Who_Tye709]

What if Padme fell in love with Obi-Wan during episode 1 but doesn’t say anything till episode 2 when she’s alone with Anakin on Naboo and tried pursuing Obi-Wan after the start of the clone wars. I think this would heavily affect things and Anakin could possibly go to the dark side during the clone wars being jealous of Obi-Wan.

[@krismikewill]

This is highly entertaining. Thank you for creating it.

[@warsawpactmapping83]

what is sidious and palpatine were the same person although Palpatine did not know that he was sidious. (He thought he was a very good politician)

[@robertcross9863]

So a split personality situation this could be a very good story

[@Ancientneutrality]

@@robertcross9863 it would be a quick story. Palpatine would die quick.

[@ZomboidMania]

I loved this story sm, can we please have a part 2??🥺

[@blarg987665]

Loved the story, If there is a part two i would like to see him go to his old master, Obi one for advice. no system is inherintly good or bad, the first tyrant comes from greece and he fixed the problems of that time, and then after he fixed everything he left. i would love to see how Anakin resolves the issues without relying on bloodshed.

[@mxyptlkzy]

This definitely needs a 2nd part

[@MR-NO-NAME0]

*What if Anakin was born in the unknown region* *What if the jedi counsel had visions of darth Vader when they first met Anakin*

[@JayF2912]

Wow, this was actually... Really unique! Im not sure that Anakin would delve that far into being a dictator, I truly believe that especially after Padme turned on him, he'd probably at the very least move to a semi-democratic system with a Republic under his oversight or something, but honestly I can see... Damn near all of this happening. Great work!

[@dude25101]

This was great.

[@MajinObama]

XD He made his own council... I bet he would smirk a little on the inside coming up with such an idea. "He was on this council... and he has the rank of master (/emperor :p ) !"

[@bluntslt8023]

Please part 2!!!

[@Senate917]

I see Quil I click this will be a banger as usual.

[@starwarsquill]

Haha Thanks, Kim Wexler :)

[@Senate917]

​@@starwarsquill 🫡

[@chesskinge4627]

Ah poor Anakin! Had his vision been more focused, he would have seen the yellow eyes his children bowing to as none other than "You-sah guessed it!" Darth Jar Jar!

[@hackman669]

Evil Master how can I serve you? 😂

[@COACHWARBLE]

Slight correction. You need to absorb force lightning to then use it properly. Anikan had absorbed force lightning multiple times from count dooku. The day his hand was cut off. Great work. One more great video and i will subscribe.

[@seancdaug]

I'm not sure the Jedi are necessarily going to side with democracy in this timeline. It definitely depends on how Emperor Anakin's rule ends up going. So far, he's not really showing much inclination towards the dark side, and his lenience towards the people who literally tried to have him abducted and overthrown is practically saintly. So long as he continues to rule with that kind of light touch, I think there's a good chance the Jedi see him as, at worst, the lesser evil. And, in any case, after the Clone Wars, I imagine they'll be hesitant to get involved in galactic politics again. That said, I could easily see a number of Jedi individually deciding to stand against the Empire. Those who legitimately believe in democracy, or just those survivors of Order 66 who carry a grudge against Anakin in particular. I just doubt the Jedi Order, as an institution, would endorse that position. I don't think it'd necessarily lead to a Jedi civil war, per se, but maybe the dissatisfied Jedi leave the Order and end up linking up with old Separtist partisans out of a shared hatred of the Empire?

[@nobbyfirefly57]

I am curious, did any Jedi have any children so that they could have more Jedi or did they just slowly let there be less as they die of old age. I’m trying to figure out how Luke ends up as the last one or something in the sequel.

[@robertcross9863]

29:00 oh he's going to be angry when he finds out ahsoka replaced him

[@fanofeverything6140]

I have an idea!!! How about, what if all the jedi see a vision of the future.

[@GamePlays_1230]

Anakins idea was smart but he failed to set up a proper system What he could have done is set a time limit on decisions (allocated according to what it should take ) then if they didn't make it because they choose to argue instead of doing what needs to be done (findings a compromise and all agreeing) thrn he could put down the final say and lets just say that anythings the council choose really didn't sound good anakin could just overturn

[@Sorain1]

That would be a heck of a way to keep them on track. They'd shape up (and have a lot of 'pre-discussion conversation') or live with his decision on the matter. Of course, then you'd likely have someone pull a filibuster and wouldn't that be a fun dilemma for Emperor Skywalker to deal with? On the one hand, he got his way. On the other hand, this isn't how he wanted it to work, it's the exact opposite of what he intended!

[@GAJake]

I can see this as a possibility, but I think Anikan would be emperor for only a couple months. He would use his power to stop order 66 and start a crusade against slavery and after that I could see him restoring the republic. He only wanted power to save Padme, once plaptine died I think everything would change for him. Not only would he no longer be influenced by dark side dreams, he would have access to all of palpatine's files and realise that the republic had some issues yes, but they were intentionally worsened by palptine since the battle of naboo in order to create the clone wars. After some mass excecutions of the corrupt officials palpatine was paying, I think democracy could be restored.

[@VestedUTuber]

I agree that Anakin wouldn't want to hold power, but I don't entirely agree that he'd be willing to just let it go without ensuring safeguards to prevent the corruption that seated itself into the very heart of the Republic. Plus, Anakin favors a Roman-style system with a democratic senate presided over by a strong executive office that can break stalemates and force a decision when needed, he basically mentions that in Episode 2. I see him putting together some sort of hybrid system between the Republic and the Empire before abdicating.

[@edwardsolomon1951]

I think the best ending, in line with Anakin's split between the light and dark, is that eventually he duels and overpowers Yoda and Obiwan. Ahsoka stops him from landing the killing blow (yoda is already knocked out). Anakin sees the error of his ways, knowing he would have killed Obiwan if Ahsoka didn't stop him. Anakin agrees to rule according to Padme and Bail's advice, and sets the Empire to expire upon his death, no heirs. He also resolves the slavery issue once and for all (and also dissolves the ISB). The aforementioned occurs relatively early in part two. At some point mid story his empire is attacked by the Vong, and former ISB agents and military personal are reinstated, but only for war purposes (domestic purposes are prohibited unless specifically related to counterespionage against Vong spies from within the empire.) The Reformed and Rebuilt Jedi fight alongside Anakin's Empire to defeat the Vong. Anakin goes on to outlive Padme and his children, due to his extreme potential (rather sad ending), and promises upon Padme's and Luke's grave to dissolve the empire. As Leia is dying (his last child still living), he ends the Empire in her name, so that she sees the wish fulfilled. Ahsoka's has also outlived her husband (non force user) and children. Anakin and Ahsoka expire on the same day (make it some weird dyad thing) soon after Leia's passing, an move on to the World Between Worlds, where Quigonn is the Father, Anakin the Son and Ahsoka the Daughter.

[@akuladoctor7355]

Here is a very difficult challenge. What if Anakin never left Tatooine? In EP1 the hyperdrive not get damaged, and they reach Coruscant straight away.

[@dankdynamic5832]

Pente patrol (idk spelling) has already done that

[@Barrs7]

I would love to see a part 2

[@robertcross9863]

22:00 they can split the difference and make it a constitutional monastery with the power split evenly between the emperor/empress role and the imperial senate to have the best of both worlds

[@cupkelpie4656]

That's what I thought as well

[@matthewbarabas3052]

i thought a parliametary federal republic would be best. from every indication that i can see, the government was unitary, and the senate had basically universal power. it should be federal, with the senate, a lower house, and every planet would have its own senate and lower house. and the leader can only be from the duly elected largest party.

[@jackmarlon9102]

What if Palpatine killed Yoda?

[@Senate917]

If this were to get a part 2. I feel Padme feel even stronger about what she said to anakin. So much so. I think she would devise a plan with yoda. Maybe years after this video the jedi order is back. Yoda and Kenobi are thriving. They both get a communication from padme. Essentially padmes plan is to have Obi wan be a sort of spy for her. To set this up let me frame the setting. Its been about 6 to 7 years after this what if. Padmes house arrest has been over for a year. And shes been noticing anakin seems lonely. Ahsoka is getting busier and busier with empire buisness and his kids are always caught up in studies and Padme is emotionally distant. The plan padme has is to get obi wan reunite with anakin and forgive and make it like it was old times all the while obi wan would try and influence luke and leia every visit. Much like Palpatine was planning to do with the twins. And eventually maybe this leads to anakin finding out and having a freak out since obi wan is trying to do what Palpatine was attempting. Ani and obi wan have an epic battle while yoda secures the children travels far out into the galaxy with padme in the hopes of training luke and leia to take down their father. Just a guess idk. I liked this video a lot. Every video with ahsoka joining anakin is always interesting.

[@seancdaug]

I can see this, except I'm not sure Yoda would risk the Order by engaging in rebellion against an Empire that wasn't _really_ invoking the dark side. I think he'd be very cautious about getting the decimated Jedi Order involved in politics again, after the last time they tried nearly destroyed them. Obi-Wan, on the other hand? *Him* I can see cooperating with Padme, even if it meant disobeying Yoda.

[@Senate917]

@@seancdaug Understandable I think I'd have Obi Wan not disclose where the current jedi temple is to avoid youngling massacre part 2.

[@notapplicable1296]

In my head canon of this story after the coup attempt by his wife Anakin realized that Ahsoka's training was no where near complete. Ahsoka would learn new force techniques from him while being paired with Thrawn while also hiring cad bane and other bounty hunters who have had success in killing or capturing Jedi, Sith or other force users to teach her a kinda best of both worlds, tactical genius as well as unconventional strategies. Ahsoka being a sponge would soon be a terrifying force in her own right. Ahsoka learning from Thrawn uses not only art but history talks Anakin into reinstating a emperor's counsel but with a twist. Ahsoka designs a grand play or fake counsel if u will by using fosters (hostages) of each counsel members family. Just like Theon Greyjoy, heirs are humbly invited(forced) to be raised in the new imperial palace, given their own personal guards and servants (executioners) for their safety

[@tomdeluca5946]

What if grand admiral thrawn founded a new empire in the galaxy he was exiled to

[@VestedUTuber]

1. He wasn't exiled to a different galaxy, he was exiled to the unknown regions. 2. That's basically the plot of the Thrawn/Heir to the Empire Trilogy from Legends, apart from being exiled.

[@Eliasmc397]

Possibility palpatine returns through cloning.

[@chasetopsecret2018]

Part 2 anikan accomplishes his goals and overseas a new form of elected leaders as an ultimate told you so

[@themangomanjuice]

Very interesting story and alternate timeline of events.

[@D1pl0macyMan1fest]

So wait, if you can use force lightning when you get attacked by force lightning, how did force lightning even become a power?

[@johnmccall4528]

Yeah I don't know man Anakin seems to value Padme over everything else. If he's not being driven by the dark side then I can't imagine him turning against her. I find it more likely that he would quickly retire from the position of Emperor (if he even took it in the first place) and would seek to live out the rest of his days in peace with his wife and kids.

[@ssjgohan-md2zt]

I don't think that Anakin would be stopped by the Jedi or the rebellion, as long as Anakin has his children on his side. The power that Anakin and his children would have far eclipsed that of any other mortal force user, let alone some random bounty hunters and soldiers. So the odds of the Jedi and rebellion winning against the 3 are pretty low. The only way that I can see for Anakin to be replaced is with his own children succeeding him. I mean the Skywalkers are meant to be gods amongst force users when they reach their full potential, it's just that we've never seen them canonically reach their true potential due to certain reasons and factors, but in a what-if situation like this, there is nothing stopping them from reaching their potential.

[@Wulff229]

Part 2, Part 2, Part 2! I am interested in how this story ends.

[@qalnor]

Anakin as himself, for better and for worse.

[@KingCodd]

what if palpatine told the senate he was sidious when he was elected (not illegal by the time of the prequels) what if anakin used force lightning in various moments throughout the clone wars what if gungi stayed with the bad batch what if caleb joined the bad batch when his master died what if caleb survived the fire on lothal what if anakin blocked windu’s strike instead of cutting off his hand what if ahsoka got to coruscant with maul before mace windu left for the chancellors office

[@GeometricOne-hr5oz]

What if Plo Koon became a force ghost?

[@starwarsquill]

I’ll add this one to the list :) Thanks :)

[@bluntslt8023]

Im so glad Anakin is emperor lets go!!!

[@peris_arts_film9699]

I’m curious. What happened with the clones in this time line? Were they replaced or did they continue serving the empire?

[@mrcs1037]

Do what if Quinlan Vos rebuilt the order using the Path Or what if Cin Drallig defeated Vader in the temple

[@splashnskillz37]

We all know it's Luke, Leia, Han and Lando who's gonna come up with what needs to be done to restore democracy, they'll have to prove that is the "something better" anakin spoke of

[@shadowfast541]

What if ahsoka kills anakin back on mortis while she was being controlled by the Son. How ahsoka could live with herself with that memory in her head?

[@gabrieldeoliveira5277]

I think no one remember what happened on Mortis

[@0predaking0]

But didn't Anakin received a full barrage of Force Lighting from Count Dooku Since AotC, multiple Times

[@COACHWARBLE]

Im in. I just subscribed. Im 47 year old husband and father of 3 kids so im not a kid in my parents basement. Nice work for such a young man. I look forward to your imagination. How about a what if Quigon never died. What would he have done in the Clone Wars. The Republic or Dooku? What if he took Anakin to the Seperatists? Also, What if Anakin was using the force on Padme and neither of them knew it. He could have been projecting thoughts in her mind

[@Senate917]

What if Darth Bane wasn't an illusion on Moraband and was actually his spirit and he finally achived essence transfer when Yoda visited Moraband. Bane controlling yoda just sounds like a giant disaster waiting to happen lol.

[@TylerB-bd8ot]

If you have to be struck by force lightning to learn it how did the first person learn it lol

[@bluntslt8023]

Hello there

[@chromxrobinandcorrinxcamil9031]

9999999999999/10 fate for Padme.

[@flyingturret208thecannon5]

A democracy is nothing more than the rule of the mob, A dictatorship is nothing more than the rule of a man's whim, A republic is something between the two ends. Perhaps Anakin would manage to create an alternative, wanting to keep his kids safe, and secure the future of the wider galaxy, rather than just some meaningless government that won't be present in a few thousand years.

[@ravenbob4293]

Its funny that padma is also wrong and anakin was right the Republic failed she and the council should have come up with a new Republic but addressing the faults that it had, dont forget the new Republic in lore was also destroyed due to the same type of failures.

[@matthewbarabas3052]

the bad thing is... i think the republic was simply too large. you cant have the citizens directly elect the president, or the senate. and we know that any democratic state that doesnt have direct elections tend to go corrupt.

[@sithofallsaiyans7373]

Good story but I didn't like the ending. It feels like you need a part ll.

[@selvahechicera4292]

"Without a space suit a biological being can not survive for more than a minute i space." Um... Good story but, has the writer seen Star Wars movies?

[@matthewbarabas3052]

Anakin never demonstrated any skill in using the force in that manner.

[@selvahechicera4292]

@@matthewbarabas3052 While I REALLY want to do a Yoda imitation here I'm terrible at that. That said, I do not speak of Emperor Anakin. The numbered Star Wars movies HAVE, however, shown at least 2 creatures for whom the vacuum of space is their natural environment. And, while it mat simply have been how the special effects worked, they DID appear to be biological. And, in at least one case, hungry. I think the TV shows have featured a few more and the (now) non cannon books quite a few more.

[@majesticmsfc]

What no clear conclusion. Anakin isn't bad in this he was right the Republic was right and corrupt. If he and Ahsoka shared power if might be better. But with no conclusion we'll never know.

[@qalnor]

suggestion for future video: what if the jedi weren't dogmatic and cranky

[@user-tm7ku8jw9o]

Obiwan Kenobi would have at least wanted a face to face meeting with Anakin, Yoda is more up in the air and it's more of an extension of who Obiwan is. Padme wouldn't have been that stupid, there's experts who were responsible for planning the Rebellion's movements in Star Wars IV-VI

[@notapplicable1296]

Just constructive criticism, during ur videos don't explain the why's&how's. if u wanna explain do it at the end, not in the middle of ur story, no rambling required.

[@Scurvybubble242]

Criticism isnt constructive but what you did was feedback

[@shaynemhopkins]

Might sound weird but what if palpatine and Sidious where two separate personalities in one body both able to use the force not like a Anakin Vader way but more like a actual split personality disorder way with both their personalities being opposite in terms of which side of the force they practice. Again not a Anakin Vader thing because that was a result of someone rejecting who they used to be I’m talking about a normal split personality disorder not rejecting your past.