Random Unstoppable Darth Vader Moments You Had No Clue About (14 items)

(#9) He Trained His Own Stormtrooper Legion

After Anakin became Darth Vader, he took command of his old clone unit, the 501st division. When the Empire replaced clones with conscript stormtroopers, Vader took it upon himself to train his unit personally. The resulting fighting force was known throughout the galaxy as "Vader's Fist."
(#3) Owning Prince Xizor

The head of the extremely powerful crime organization Black Sun, Prince Xizor, had a bone to pick with Darth Vader. Not only did Xizor want revenge for one of Vader's orders resulting in the death of his family, he also wanted the favor of the Emperor. So, when Xizor discovers Luke is Vader's son, he puts a death mark on his head.

In retaliation, once he gets the opportunity, Vader blows up Xizor's space station above Coruscant with Xizor inside.
(#7) Single-Handedly Taking Out a Rebel Squadron

As Anakin Skywalker, he was one of the best starfighter pilots in the galaxy. As Darth Vader, he was that combined with a real mean streak. So, when he went up against Phoenix Squadron, he just completely obliterated them.
(#12) Bringing an AT-AT Down With His Thoughts

When Han and Leia steal an AT-AT, Darth Vader decides to bring it down with the Force. When they fire on him with the AT-AT's cannons, Vader not only survives but breaks the neck of the first person to find him under the rubble. He's a sore loser.
(#4) Mocking Palpatine’s Attempts to Assassinate Him

In Marvel's Darth Vader series, we get to see Vader's day-to-day dealings in the Empire. We also see Vader taking a lot of guff from Imperial brass, including his master. So, when Vader discovers the Emperor put him in a situation he's not expected to survive, Vader owns it and tells the Emperor to just try harder next time.
(#1) He Made an Entire Species His Servants

In the Expanded Universe, Darth Vader discovers a warrior race called the Noghri. Vader is so impressed by their combat capabilities he accepts their servitude in exchange for cleaning up their poisoned planet. But, of course, Vader ordered that their planet be poisoned further in exchange for their continued servitude.