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⚡ Anakin Skywalker's Timeline

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Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) was born in 41 BBY and died in 4 ABY.

Anakin Skywalker is a Force-sensitive human who rose from slavery on Tatooine to become a legendary Jedi Knight and later fell to the Dark Side as Darth Vader. Known for his unparalleled podracing skills, exceptional midi-chlorian count, and pivotal role in the Clone Wars, he trained under Obi-Wan Kenobi and secretly married Padmé Amidala. Influenced by fear, loss, and Chancellor Palpatine’s manipulation, he attacked the Jedi and transformed into Darth Vader. As Vader, he enforced the Empire’s rule across the galaxy until his son Luke Skywalker’s faith redeemed him, leading to his sacrifice to destroy the Emperor and restore balance to the Force.

Tatooine
Human
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~41 BBY - Birth on Tatooine

Born to Shmi Skywalker through a mysterious conception, exhibiting an unusually high midi-chlorian count.

~32 BBY - Podrace Victory

At age nine, wins the Boonta Eve Classic, drawing the attention of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

~32 BBY - Jedi Apprentice

Discovered by Qui-Gon and brought to Coruscant, begins training under Obi-Wan Kenobi after his master’s death.

~22 BBY - Knighted and Marriage

Earns the rank of Jedi Knight and secretly marries Padmé Amidala on Naboo.

~22 BBY - Battle of Geonosis

Leads the rescue of Obi-Wan and Padmé, marking the start of the Clone Wars.

~22–19 BBY - Clone Wars General

Distinguishes himself in countless battles, forging a reputation as a brilliant but headstrong military leader.

~19 BBY - Fall to the Dark Side

Manipulated by Chancellor Palpatine, falls to fear of loss and becomes Darth Vader, betraying the Jedi Order.

~19 BBY - Duel on Mustafar

Confronts Obi-Wan in a climactic duel, sustaining grievous injuries and presumed dead before being rescued by Palpatine.

~19–4 BBY - Reign as Darth Vader

Encased in life-support armor, enforces the Emperor’s will, hunting Jedi and suppressing dissent across the galaxy.

~4 ABY - Redemption and Death

Rescues his son, Luke Skywalker, destroys the Emperor, and dies from his injuries, fulfilling the prophecy to bring balance to the Force.

 

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