Anakin Skywalker, at the height of his power, a legendary Jedi Knight forged by war and prophecy. Once a hopeful slave boy from Tatooine, he has become a hero of the Clone Wars, fearless and unmatched with a lightsaber. Yet beneath his strength lies turmoil. Haunted by visions of losing Padmé Amidala, the woman he secretly loves, Anakin grows increasingly fearful of death and powerless against fate. His distrust of the Jedi Council deepens as they deny him the rank of Master, while the manipulative Palpatine feeds his doubts and promises forbidden knowledge to save Padmé. Torn between loyalty and desperation, Anakin’s fear twists into anger. In choosing control over compassion, he turns against the Jedi Order—taking his first irreversible steps toward becoming Darth Vader...