Can Vader live forever?

No, Darth Vader couldn't live forever in his suit, but his cybernetics and dark side connection could have sustained him for a very long time, potentially decades, limited only by mechanical failure, the suit's extreme demands, and Palpatine's will; however, he ultimately chose redemption and died at 45, becoming a Force Ghost, which is a form of eternal spiritual existence beyond the physical.

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How long does Darth Vader live?

Darth Vader died at age 45 after saving his son from Emperor Palpatine. Severely damaged by Force lightning, he found redemption, became one with the Force, and revealed his true face—portrayed by Sebastian Shaw—before passing. His lightsaber was lost with the Death Star, symbolizing the end of his Sith legacy.

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What did Vader do for 20 years?

After a lightsaber battle with his former mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, Vader is severely injured and is transformed into a cyborg. He serves Palpatine for over two decades, hunting down the remaining Jedi and attempting to crush the Rebel Alliance.

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Why can't Vader heal himself?

Every time he felt that sense of relief, his dark side connection would weaken because the dark side uses suffering as an ingredient. His experiment in "dark side healing" would collapse, and his lungs would instantly regress back.

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How long can Vader survive without his helmet?

Depends on the plot. In The Lost Command and The Force Unleashed in Legends Vader spends ages wandering around without his helmet, but in Shadows of the Empire he can only manage a few moments outside his hyperbaric chamber by concentrating on the dark side.

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Could Anakin/Darth Vader Live Forever? (Maybe Canon?)

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What is the saddest death in Star Wars?

The saddest Star Wars deaths often involve tragic heroism, lost potential, or poignant goodbyes, with popular choices including Duchess Satine (Obi-Wan's lost love), Clone Force 99's Tech (self-sacrifice for family), Kanan Jarrus (heroic sacrifice for Hera and Ezra), Padmé Amidala (fading hope for Anakin), Han Solo (betrayed by his son), and Clone Trooper 99 (innocent, selfless heroism). These deaths resonate due to their emotional impact, the characters' significance, or the broken promises they represent.
 

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How painful was Vader's suit?

The Constant Pain of Vader's Existence

The armor's rigid edges rub incessantly against scarred skin, causing burns and sores. Beneath the chest plate and embedded within the metal frame, needles and probes continuously penetrate his skin to monitor and stimulate vital functions, creating unending discomfort.

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Who is 900 years old in Star Wars?

In the original trilogy, Yoda lives in solitude on the swamp planet Dagobah. He is introduced as a former mentor of the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, and he trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force until his death at the age of 900.

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What mental illness does Darth Vader have?

In a study published in the journal Psychiatry Research, French psychologists and psychiatrists determined that Darth Vader had six of the nine criteria used for a BPD diagnosis, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): Impulsivity. Rage and anger management issues.

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Is Anakin a reference to Jesus?

During an interview, Lucas spoke about the similarities between Anakin and Jesus and the religious undertones of Anakin's story. The filmmaker dismissed the notion that Anakin was meant to be the Star Wars equivalent of Jesus Christ.

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How old is Rey in 7?

Rey is introduced as a 19-year-old woman in The Force Awakens. According to Matthew Yglesias of Vox, Rey is "less callow" than Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars film. Ridley says of the character, "It's not because Rey is strong that she's amazing. It's all the complexities of a human.

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Who was Vader's toughest opponent?

In canon it was Kirak Infil'a , Cere Junda, Obi-Wan and Lord Momin . All messed him up quite badly with Kirak winning round 1 but losing round 2 and Momin cutting off his arm. Obi-Wan actually beat Vader. In Legends it was Shaa Koon, An'ya Kuro, a clone of Maul and Galen Marek.

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Did Boba ever forgive Mace Windu?

The young Boba swore vengeance against Jedi Master Mace Windu, who killed Jango, and teamed up with a group of bounty hunters that included Aurra Sing and Bossk. Their plot to kill Windu failed, and Boba realized that he had gone too far in trying to kill the Jedi Master—but he vowed never to forgive Windu.

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Is Darth Plagueis technically Anakin's father?

No, Darth Plagueis is not Anakin Skywalker's father; Anakin had no biological father, being born of the Force itself in response to Plagueis's dark side manipulations, with Palpatine's tales of Plagueis's power over life being a manipulation to turn Anakin to the dark side, though Plagueis's attempts to create life did inadvertently cause Anakin's conception. 

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What is Darth Vader's most famous line?

Darth Vader's most famous line is undoubtedly "No, I am your father," from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, a shocking reveal that's one of cinema's biggest twists, though it's often misquoted as "Luke, I am your father". Other iconic lines include "I find your lack of faith disturbing" and "You underestimate my power," showcasing his menacing presence and the Dark Side's influence. 

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Is Darth Vader still alive during Ahsoka?

In the Star Wars timeline, Darth Vader's death happens in 4 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), while Ahsoka's journey is roughly set in 11 ABY. Considering the close relationship Ahsoka had with Anakin, his former Jedi master's turn to the Dark Side and death are still affecting the Togruta, even years after.

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