Anakin Skywalker

About Anakin Skywalker

Anakin Skywalker was born into slavery on Tatooine and raised by his mother Shmi Skywalker. His unusual connection to the Force drew the attention of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn during the crisis surrounding Naboo. Qui-Gon secured Anakin’s freedom and brought him before the Jedi Council because he believed the boy was the Chosen One. The Council feared his attachment to his mother and initially refused to train him. After Qui-Gon was killed by Darth Maul the responsibility passed to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Anakin entered the Jedi Order as Obi-Wan’s Padawan and spent the following decade developing into a gifted warrior and pilot. His pursuit of Senator Padmé Amidala’s assassin eventually brought him to Geonosis where he fought in the opening battle of the Clone Wars. Count Dooku defeated Anakin during the fighting and severed his right arm. Anakin received a cybernetic replacement and secretly married Padmé on Naboo soon afterward. Anakin entered the war as a Jedi commander and fought beside Obi-Wan across numerous Republic campaigns. He survived the disastrous fighting on Jabiim and helped stop Separatist weapons such as the Dark Reaper. His victories and rapid growth earned him promotion to Jedi Knight. He later became a general in the Grand Army of the Republic and assumed command of the 501st Legion alongside Captain Rex. Anakin gained a reputation for daring plans that placed him at the center of battles on Christophsis and Ryloth and Geonosis. He also helped destroy the Malevolence and repeatedly opposed Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress. His refusal to abandon endangered soldiers inspired fierce loyalty among the clones under his command. It also placed him in frequent conflict with Jedi leaders who believed his attachment to those around him threatened his judgment. Anakin was assigned Ahsoka Tano as his Padawan during the campaign on Christophsis. He initially resisted the responsibility but soon developed a close bond with her and guided her through years of warfare. T