What if Revan Awakened and Saved Anakin on Mustafar? Let’s explore its depths in this video.
Anakin’s eyes widen as he takes the shape before him, blocking his path to the CIS. The guard doesn’t seem the slightest bit afraid and when the wind blows, he glimpses a lightsaber on his belt.
Anakin: Step aside, soldier. I have business with the CIS Council.
Revan: I know what business you have with them, Chosen One. That is why I cannot let you pass.
Anakin: That is not for you to decide.
Revan: Isn’t it? Do you think you’re the only one entitled to decide the fate of the galaxy?
Anakin: I am here to bring peace and security to the galaxy!
Revan: Aye, for those your master deems worthy. For those who your master favors?
Anakin: For those who deserve it! These men and women are monsters. Tyrants and those who exploit others for their gain! The galaxy is better off without them.
Revan: And what are you? And your master? Who are those he allies with? Those who cloak themselves in a veil of righteousness.
Anakin: And who are you anyway?
Revan: Call me, Revan.
The name sends a shiver down Anakin’s spine. Revan. Darth Revan the greatest Jedi who ever lived. And one of the Jedi’s greatest disappointments. His grip tightens on his lightsaber as he looks at him.
Anakin: And you condemn me? You who became one of the galaxy’s greatest evils.
Revan: So you have heard of me. I won’t deny what I did, but nor will I pretend I was a hero for doing it. That is why I am here to stop you from making the same mistake I made. Whatever Palpatine offered you, I can teach you as well. And more.
Revan pushes his cloak back and reaches for his lightsaber. The movements are casual, but there is power behind them. A power that Anakin rarely feels in anyone. He realizes that what Revan is claiming isn’t just an empty boast.
Suddenly, he seems a lot less certain of his chances as he looks at the ancient being. Slowly, he takes a deep breath and drops his hand.
Anakin: W-what would you have me do?
Revan: Simply follow my instructions. But don’t worry, I won’t have you murdering children.
The council is surprised to see the two of them, but Revan confidently walks in, ignoring the weapons the guards point at him, and gives his demands. They are to lay down their weapons and surrender now.
At first, the council is incredulous, but Revan simply says he is the person keeping them alive because they cannot expect any mercy from the emperor.
He reaches for his lightsaber and lays it on the table saying that when the imperial forces arrive, they may use it to protect themselves if they have the courage. As he steps back, none of the council dares to reach out for it. The ancient being simply reiterates his orders.
With that done, Revan has Anakin follow him to his ship. When Padme arrives, there is no sign of them anywhere. It is as if Anakin Skywalker simply disappeared into thin air. To explain where Anakin ends up, Palpatine crafts a story of how he was one of the few Jedi who refused to go along with the coup and died defending a group of younglings who were massacred by their masters.
But while Anakin is gone, the CIS council is there and eagerly surrenders to Padme and is brought back to Coruscant. This prevents Palpatine from simply wiping out the CIS. As prisoners, they are spared a simple massacre and can negotiate terms, which boosts Padme’s reputation as she claims she was acting on her initiative to end the war.
The price of peace is harsh as they relinquish their organizations, battle droids, and most of their wealth, but the council members are allowed to live in the new Empire. Most retreat from public eyes, but look up and wonder who that mysterious Jedi was.
In the meantime, Anakin and Revan retreat into the Outer Rim to plan their next move. Unfortunately, the empire has still risen so they now pivot to fighting it. Revan produces a holodisk that contains information about their factory locations, holdings, and their hidden wealth. While the empire has already begun confiscating it, some of these are in the Outer Rim, allowing them to get to this equipment first.
Revan and Anakin begin their war against the Empire by taking these equipment and facilities. They begin reactivating old droid units and placing them under his control. They then give him a task he will enjoy greatly, launching attacks on nearby Imperial installations to keep the Empire occupied.
With how worn out the droids are, they just assume they are holdouts from the Clone Wars and do not devote too many resources to deal with them. But as that happens, Revan and Anakin amass wealth and supplies. All of these are stored in hidden bases that Revan has left over during his time in the Old Republic.
While most of these are near ruins, the pair begin to restore it as best they can. These also provide shelters for the next phase of his plan, recruiting allies.
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