Anakin Skywalker (VL)

Anakin Skywalker was a Podracer nicknamed Maverick and a Jedi Knight during the Galactic Clone Wars, who would later become Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith and serve as the second-in-command of the Galactic Empire under his Sith master, Emperor Palpatine. Skywalker was believed by many Jedi to be the Chosen One, the legendary figure who would destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force. Prior to his discovery and recruitment into the Jedi Order by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Skywalker was the Outer Rim Podracer Circuit Champion, having held the title for 5 consecutive years. During this time, Skywalker was heavily involved with the criminal underworld, and became a skilled fighter. However, his life gave him a dark edge during his years as a Jedi, and would eventually lead to his downfall and his turn to Sith teachings. His fall to the dark side was reversed during the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, when he gave his own life to destroy Emperor Palpatine and save the life of his son, Luke Skywalker.