There are several popular "What if" scenarios exploring different outcomes for Anakin Skywalker, a key character in Star Wars:
- What if Anakin was reborn with all his memories and given a second chance? In this scenario, Anakin retains his memories as a child and uses the knowledge to change the course of events, reform the Jedi Order, and avoid turning to the dark side. He grows powerful and helps lead a new era of the Jedi while maintaining his attachments in a healthier way.
- What if Anakin never turned to the dark side? In this alternate timeline, Anakin discovers the Chancellor is a Sith Lord but chooses not to join him. He avoids becoming Darth Vader and the tragic consequences that followed. This version is explored in stories imagining how Anakin fights against the Sith and protects Padmé.
- What if Anakin became a Jedi Shadow? This "what if" imagines Anakin taking on a secretive role in the Jedi Order, balancing the light side and dark side, hunting dark factions, and eventually creating family life with Padmé under different galactic circumstances.
- Other variations include Anakin killing Obi-Wan or Palpatine early on, which radically shifts the political and Force dynamics of the galaxy.
These "What if" stories explore alternate paths Anakin Skywalker could have taken, showcasing how pivotal his choices were to the Star Wars saga. If wanted, more details on any specific scenario can be provided. Would it be helpful to focus on a particular "What if" scenario for Anakin Skywalker?
