What happened to Obi-Wan when Vader hit him?

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When Darth Vader struck Obi-Wan Kenobi down, Obi-Wan embraced the Force, allowing his physical body to vanish and become a spectral guide, a powerful Force Ghost, fulfilling his promise that he would become "more powerful than you can possibly imagine". He sacrificed himself to create a diversion for Luke to escape, transcending death through training taught by Qui-Gon Jinn, making him an eternal part of the Force to help the Rebellion.

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Why did Obi-Wan disappear when Vader hit him?

When Vader struck down Obi-wan, Obi-wan disappeared because he became one with the Force. Same way that Yoda's body disappeared when he died in the empire strikes back.

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What happened to Obi-Wan after Vader killed him?

Becoming a Force Ghost

Obi-Wan Kenobi's death was not the end of his influence. He became one with the Force and returned as a Force Ghost, a rare form that allows him to continue to guide those who are still alive.

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What is the saddest death in Star Wars?

The saddest Star Wars deaths often involve poignant sacrifice, broken relationships, or innocent lives lost, with fan favorites including Kanan Jarrus (heroic sacrifice for his family), Duchess Satine (Obi-Wan's lost love, brutally killed by Maul), Clone Trooper 99 (innocent loyalty and tragic end), Tech (sacrifice for his squad), Padmé Amidala (heartbreak and loss of hope), and Han Solo (fatherly tragedy). These deaths resonate due to their emotional impact, the characters' potential, or the deep impact on other heroes. 

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Is Luke technically the chosen one?

Though there was some debate among the fans that Anakin Skywalker's son, Luke Skywalker, was actually the Chosen One since he caused his father to destroy Darth Sidious, the debate was settled when George Lucas himself confirmed in an interview that Anakin, even after becoming Darth Vader, was still officially the ...

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Vader vs Obi Wan Within The Force

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Which Jedi cheated death?

Revenge of the Sith

Palpatine explains that Plagueis was so powerful and wise, he had mastered the dark side of the Force to such an extent that he could cheat death (mostly saving people he cared about from death) and create life; unnatural abilities which are unknown to the Jedi.

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What is rule 37 in Star Wars?

In Star Wars lore, Order 37 was a grim Clone Trooper contingency plan to capture a wanted individual (often a Jedi) by taking a civilian population hostage, locking down the area, and threatening mass execution if the target wasn't surrendered, making it a horrific tactic used by the Empire to force Jedi compliance. It was considered more brutal than Order 66 because it targeted civilians directly, forcing Jedi to often turn themselves in to save innocent lives, as seen on planets like Bellassa. 

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Who was Vader's toughest fight?

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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What mental illness does Obi-Wan have?

Arguments might be made that he suffers from dysthymic disorder (mild but persistent and intrusive depression) because he does not openly demonstrate his suffering at the story's beginning, or posttraumatic stress disorder because these problems follow the traumatic events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

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Is Darth Plagueis technically Anakin's father?

No, Darth Plagueis is not Anakin Skywalker's biological father, but there's a strong theory (especially in Star Wars Legends and early drafts) that his experiments with midi-chlorians to create life led the Force itself to create Anakin, the Chosen One, as a reaction, making Plagueis the "unintentional father" of the prophecy. In current canon, Plagueis is a legend Palpatine uses to lure Anakin, and the exact nature of Anakin's conception by the Force remains a mystery, though he had no conventional father.
 

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Does Ahsoka ever see Obi-Wan again?

It is currently unknown if Ahsoka and Obi-Wan met after Order 66, but Ahsoka became Darth Vader's main target for finding him. After the Battle of Yavin, there's no reason she wouldn't have spoken with Obi-Wan's Force ghost.

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Why did Anakin betray Obi-Wan so easily?

The conflict between Anakin and Obi-Wan

Anakin's fear of losing Padme and being manipulated by Palpatine led him to make a choice, and he betrayed the Jedi Order. When Anakin confronts Obi-Wan on the planet Mustafar, his thoughts are clouded by the Dark Side.

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Why did Obi-Wan smile when he died?

he saw Vader finally unite with his children, knowing it would bring back Anakin... . When you realise why Obi-wan smiles before his death..he . he saw Vader finally unite with his children, knowing it would bring back Anakin...

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What is rule 66 in Star Wars?

Order 66, also known as Clone Protocol 66, Protocol 66, or simply "the Order," was one of top-secret contingency orders that identified all Jedi as traitors to the Galactic Republic and, therefore, subject to summary execution by the Grand Army of the Republic.

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What clone got a Jedi pregnant?

The clone commando RC-1136, known as Darman Skirata, got Jedi Knight Etain Tur-Mukan pregnant during the Clone Wars, resulting in their son, Venku Skirata, a Force-sensitive child born outside the Jedi Code's restrictions. Their forbidden relationship and child's birth were detailed in the Republic Commando novels, highlighting the complexities of clone troopers' development and the strictures of the Jedi Order, as Etain was killed shortly after Order 66 while protecting her family.
 

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Is Rey biologically a Palpatine?

The answer, revealed in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, rewrote much of what we thought we knew. Rey is the granddaughter of Emperor Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious or Sheev Palpatine—not through a traditional lineage, but through a failed clone named Dathan, Rey's father.

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What actor quit The Chosen?

The main actor who left The Chosen is Yoshi Barrigas, who played the Apostle Philip for two seasons, with his departure announced before Season 4, being replaced by Reza Diakos due to creative differences over Philip's character direction, though Barrigas cited personal/professional reasons and emphasized no hard feelings with creator Dallas Jenkins.
 

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Did anyone tell Anakin he was the chosen one?

He knows of the prophecy as of Revenge of the Sith. It's not explicitly stated, rather, it is implied via Obi-Wans angry "You were the Chosen One!" and the council openly discussing with Obi-Wan the nature of the prophecy.

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Who is more powerful, Luke or Anakin?

Luke's discipline and commitment to the Jedi way make him more powerful than Anakin in their primes.

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