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Lit Vader's Rank in nuCanon

Discussion in 'Literature' started by JediFett10, Oct 21, 2014.

  1. JediFett10

    JediFett10 Jedi Master star 3

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    Previously, he was Executer & Supreme Commander, but now that Darth Disney has bought the Franchise, his position within the Empire is unclear. So I was wondering, what is his RANK now within the Empire? Is it the same, or something different?
     
  2. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    Vader never had a rank -- he was outside the chain of command. Ranks and grades belong to set hierarchies.

    Lord Vader held the offices you described in the old EU. I think it's likely he'll end up with a similar position in the NEU: after all, the Supreme Commander term came from an action figure which was trying to capture his role in the Empire. There's little reason that will change.

    There were some changes within the EU itself though: formerly Lord Vader was subject to the whims of the grand vizier, but the Rise of Darth Vader changed that. There are already indications the NEU will follow.


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  3. ifleninwasawizard

    ifleninwasawizard Jedi Master star 4

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    I can confidently say nuCanon has achieved the rank of Ugliest Term For The New Canon Policy.
     
  4. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Vader's been rank since Mustafar. It's kind of his bag.
     
  5. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 9

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    Vader's rank is:

    Do what he tells you or else! (You don't want to find out what 'or else' entails!)
     
  6. rumsmuggler

    rumsmuggler Chosen One star 7

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    Why would his rank change? It's safe to assume being a Sith elevates him above the vast majority of the imperials, unless the situation calls for him to observe and assist like on the Death Star. Anyone challenging Vader and his authority that isn't on the Emperor's do not kill list is pretty much screwed.
     
  7. Nobody145

    Nobody145 Force Ghost star 5

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    Yeah, that's probably the best answer.

    Technically supreme military commander, second only to the Emperor, etc., might be more detailed, but basically anyone who talks back is either Force choked or killed by lightsaber, so with that, his rank is slightly irrelevant. The Death Star meeting is probably the perfect example of this.


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  8. DANNASUK

    DANNASUK Force Ghost star 7

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    The special Vader scene in Rebels will probably shed light on it.
     
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  9. DelRiego

    DelRiego Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Tarkin's pet
     
  10. Sable_Hart

    Sable_Hart Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    This.