The Star Wars universe is filled with interesting lore that guides the overall story of the franchise across different eras. Filmmaker George Lucas helped shape the original trilogy before returning to tell Darth Vader’s backstory through the prequels. The Order 66 subplot is an important aspect of the Vader backstory.
YouTuber Star Wars Theory explored an alternate timeline where events of Order 66 played out differently. The creator explained how the franchise’s overall story would have been shaped if Order 66 had failed. In the process, the fan theory sets up an interesting arc for Vader, one that might easily rival his original storyline.
George Lucas Needs to Direct a What If Order 66 Failed Star Wars Movie
Order 66 remains the darkest event in the history of the Jedi as it marked the fall of the Force-sensitive intergalactic peacekeepers. The Star Wars prequels directed by George Lucas, saw Emperor Palpatine execute Order 66, leading to the Clone Troopers massacring the Jedi.
However, YouTuber Star Wars Theory explored an alternate timeline scenario similar to Marvel’s What if…? In the fan-fiction video, the creator reimagined the events of the galaxy far, far away after Palpatine’s Order 66 failed. The Jedi would sense the Clones turning on them through the Force.
In this timeline, the Jedi would have time to band together instead of being ambushed while on separate missions. As a result, fan-favorites such as Plo Koon and Ki-Adi-Mundi would have survived and helped Yoda and Obi-Wan in the final battle.
In the name of the Galactic Senate… You are under arrest.
Ultimately, Palpatine would’ve been slain in action while Anakin would have been arrested with Plo Koon and Obi-Wan bringing him in with the above words. Given the compelling nature of Order 66’s failure and the ensuing possibilities, Lucas must consider directing a film based on this alternate-timeline scenario.
Failed Order 66 Timeline Could Lead to an Exciting Arc for Darth Vader
The fan-fiction video ends with a twist that redefines the overall narrative of the franchise’s Skywalker saga. In the aftermath of Order 66’s failure, Vader would’ve been arrested and imprisoned. On the other hand, Padme would’ve survived, with Luke and Leia training as Jedi under Yoda from an early age.
However, Darth Vader would eventually break out of prison, opening the door to a myriad of storytelling possibilities. As a result, this alternate timeline where the Jedi overpowered the Clones would end up rewriting the original trilogy. Despite this, Vader would still remain the primary antagonist while his children are tasked with defeating him.
Ultimately, the conflict between a Vader not weakened by his fight with Obi-Wan on Mustafar and his children, who are Jedi prodigies would be one that most Star Wars fans wouldn’t want to pass upon. Furthermore, letting Vader stew in his anger and hatred would arguably make him irredeemable, making his arc even more exciting to witness unfold.
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