If Anakin Skywalker never turned to the dark side, the Star Wars galaxy would have experienced a drastically different timeline with several key outcomes:
- Anakin would have likely helped expose and defeat Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) alongside the Jedi, preventing the rise of the Sith-led Galactic Empire. This would have ended the Clone Wars sooner and preserved the Galactic Republic
- The Jedi Order would have remained intact, continuing their role as peacekeepers and helping rebuild the galaxy after the war. Anakin, as the prophesied Chosen One, would have become a respected Jedi Master and member of the Jedi Council
- His relationship with Padmé Amidala would have posed a challenge to the Jedi Code, which forbids attachments. This might have forced Anakin to choose between the Jedi Order and his family. Many scenarios suggest he would have resigned from the Jedi to live with Padmé and raise their children on Naboo
- Anakin's immense power and potential would have been used for good, possibly making him a key figure in maintaining peace and stability in the galaxy
- Without Anakin's fall, the tragic events leading to the rise of Darth Vader and the Empire's tyranny would have been avoided, resulting in a more hopeful future for the galaxy
In summary, Anakin never turning to the dark side would have prevented the Sith's domination, preserved the Republic and Jedi Order, and allowed Anakin to balance his duty and family life, fundamentally changing the Star Wars saga's trajectory
