Archetypes in the Saga and Expanded Universe

If you had to replace the archetypal characters of the saga with expanded universe characters that fill the same archetypes, whose personality, actions, and history would make for the best possible substitutions? Here?s my picks?


Original Character: Luke Skywalker
Archetype: The Hero
EU Substitute: Quinlan Vos
Why Quinlan deserves it:
In his search for the second Sith, Quinlan was temptation by the Darkside was far more believable, making his affirmation of being a Jedi all the more powerful
Runner-up: Kyle Katarn

Original Character: Anakin Skywalker
Archetype: The Anti-hero
EU Substitute: Galen Marek (Starkiller)
Why Galen deserves it:
Galen turned the manipulations of his Sith masters against them in helping to form the Rebel Alliance and giving them their first major victory
Runner-up: Cade Skywalker

Original Character: Leia Organa
Archetype: The Damsel
EU Substitute: Jarael
Why Jarael deserves it:
She?s pretty hot
Runner-up: Deliah Blue

Original Character: Han Solo
Archetype: The Scoundrel
EU Substitute: Candreous Ordo
Why Candreous deserves it:
Despite a gruff demeanor, Canderous always fought with honor and respect, eventually reuniting the Mandalorian clans
Runner-up: Rav

Original Character: C-3PO
Archetype: The Comedic Sidekick
EU Substitute: HK-47
Why HK deserves it:
His sadistic humor is the welcomed antithesis of C-3PO?s whining.
Runner-up: PROXY

Original Character: R2-D2
Archetype: The Heroic Sidekick
EU Substitute: T3-M4
Why T3 deserves it:
His mannerisms and loyalty are very reminiscent of canines.

Original Character: Obi Wan Kenobi
Archetype: The Mentor
EU Substitute: Rahm Kota
Why Rham deserves it:
Rham was the embodiment of the ?samurai Jedi? concept
Runner-up: Jolee Bindu

Original Character: Yoda
Archetype: The Ancient Sage
EU Substitute: K?Kruhk
Why K?Kruhk deserves it:
Having proved himself during the Clone Wars, Jedi Purge, Dark Times, and the New Jedi Order, K?Kruhk eventually became one of the high masters of the Legacy era
Runner-up: T?ra Saa

Original Character: Darth Vader
Archetype: The Prodigal Hero
EU Substitute: Darth Revan
Why Revan deserves it:
In rejecting the full power of the Star Forge and preserving much of the Republic even as he made war upon it, Revan demonstrated a restraint that prevented the Darkside from mastering him and furthered his goal of keeping the galaxy safe from the threats of both the True Sith and his fallen apprentice, Malak
Runner-up: Asajj Ventress

Original Character: Emperor Palpatine
Archetype: The Necromancer
EU Substitute: Darth Kryat (A?Sharad Hett)
Why Kryat deserves it:
Kryat?s implementation of the ?Rule of One? and rejection of power as an end revolutionized the Sith order more so than any before him
Runner-up: Darth Nihilus


Final product

The Heroes:
Quinlan Vos
Jarael
Canderous Ordo
Rahm Kota
K?Kruek
HK-47
T3-M4

The Villains:
Darth Revan
Darth Krayt

 

I'm out of touch with EU. I've only heard of two of those characters, and neither I know much about.

 

How're you claiming characters in a game that hasn't even been released yet are teh awesome?

 

The novelization of the game was released just a few days ago, so most everything is already known about the characters.