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And the Children Shall Inherit the Galaxy (Or Darth Vader's Guide To Found Family and Accidentally Restoring the Republic Along the Way) by VioletStardust123
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Legends - All Media Types, Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order Series (Video Games), Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types
04 May 2026
Summary
Some would call it terrible timing. Some would call it providence. It really all depended on who you asked. And who was to say it couldn’t be both, from a certain point of view?
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away when Luke Skywalker is found by his father, the course of his life changes forever and so does the galaxy. Vader knows his son will never be safe as long as Palpatine sits on the throne, so thus it begins, and all is as the Force wills with a new adventure of forging alliances, a secret rebellion, and finding family in even the strangest of times. And it begins something like this, a story about a boy with stars in his eyes who was meant to kill his father, a girl with red gold hair who was meant to never know family or love, and a man in a mask who thought he had become the monster.
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Civil Wars, Whistleblower Tactics, Schematic Drafting, And The Finer Points Of Sith Adoption: The Essential How-To Guide For The Engineering Jedi Anthology by Jackdaw_Kraai
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
28 Jul 2024
Summary
When Luke Skywalker—operating under the name of Luke Lars—accepts a job offer from none other than Darth Vader to become the next Head Engineer aboard his flagship, The Executor, a.k.a. The Lady, he hardly expected his life to take as much of a turn as it did.
Learning how to navigate his way through the microcosm of culture that is the Lady, Luke finds that life is far from quiet in his new home. Friendships and rivalries are made, inventions and politics throw everything into disarray, and throughout it all, Luke and Vader slowly find themselves drawn closer to each other, much to the relief and awe of many of the Lady's crewmembers.
Follow our favorite engineer from the twin suns as he goes from strangers, to friends, to adoptive family with his mysterious new mentor, and changes the face of the galaxy forever in the process. There are mysteries about the past to be unraveled, inventions to be made, wars to be fought, and family bonds to be forged in the fires of revolution and rebellion.
They say that Darth Vader has no heart, that the Empire and its Emperor are eternal, that the Jedi are dead and gone, and that nothing will ever change. "They" have obviously never met Luke Skywalker before.
Anthology containing:
How To Reinvent The Stormtrooper Armor To Make Your Surrogate Father Proud And Shut The Naysayers Up For Fun And Profit
This is an AU of loosingletters' The Background Noise Of Defiance verse
Instead of Luke inadvertently revealing to his anonymous holonet friend that his last name is Skywalker, thus revealing himself as the son of said holonet friend (yes, Darth Vader has a Space Twitter), he keeps mum and instead takes on Vader's job offer, becoming the new Head Engineer aboard the Executor, alias, the Lady. While he's thrilled to be there, thriving on getting to improve the lackluster hardware that gets shunted onto the rank-and-file of the Empire and building up a rapport with the mysterious Sith Lord who is fast becoming the father figure he never had, not everyone aboard is as happy about the young engineer shaking up the previously well-cemented hierarchy of the Lady.
But ask Luke and Vader if they care. All Piett knows is that this is gonna be one hell of a headache and way above his paygrade. At least he gets to see his boss be put in his place by a teenage engineer and Lord Vader himself.
How To Give A Presentation To The Imperial Court While Accidentally Committing Light Treason By Making A Friend
As it turns out, inventing new armor technology was the easy part. Getting it approved for actual production, Luke finds, is a lot more work and a lot more boring. Thankfully, he has his mentor, Darth Vader, to help him sort through the process and occasionally keep him company throughout all the boring meetings. Unfortunately, his industrious and ingenious nature catches the attention of many other people, some of which Luke really wishes he could've avoided the attention of.
After getting summoned to the Imperial Palace by the Emperor to present his latest invention to the Court and the Senate, Luke finds himself smackdab in the middle of a complicated web of Imperial politics, the threads of which he can't yet see.
There lurks more in these shadows than just threats however, and Luke may not be the wholly naïve and inexperienced prey some of the players in the Imperial Court were expecting. With enough charm and tenacity, he finds that here too, friendships can be found and pacts can be forged. And with the full might of Darth Vader at his back, perhaps the Imperial Court would've done better to leave well enough alone.
Too late now though. Ready or not, Imperial Center, Here Comes Luke Skywalker!
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Summary
A simple mission to check out an abandoned weapons factory turns into a dangerous fight for survival. Trust is broken, loyalties will be tested, and dark secrets are brought to light. Because sooner or later, the truth always comes out.
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Gates of Hell by CourtesyTrefflin
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Cartoon), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types
07 Dec 2023
Summary
Appearing on Mortis from seven years after his Fall, Darth Vader has a chance to change the universe forever. First, he’ll enlist the invaluable help of Anakin before setting out on a journey to conquer the galaxy and make it theirs. The Sith will fall, and they, the Skywalkers, will take their place, reshaping everything as they see fit.
- Part 3 of Vaderkin Time Travel Collection
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The Force-Bond is Strong in My Family Anthology by ArlenianChronicles
Fandoms: Star Wars Original Trilogy
26 Oct 2022
Summary
Anthology containing:
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Steady
After the fight on Bespin, Luke attempts to navigate the Force-bond between himself and Darth Vader, their new relationship, and his complicated feelings about it all.
Don't Let Go - Reach!
During a mission to steal the second Death Star plans from Darth Vader's flagship, Luke is captured and brought aboard the Executor. Now face-to-mask with his father, Luke must decide whether to keep holding on to his father or to finally let go.
Of Secrets Kept, Strength Like a Tower
Leia Organa has known since she was a girl that she has a twin brother, despite having never seen nor spoken to him in person. She has also known that her biological father is Darth Vader.
Unfortunately, Vader is likewise aware of his two children. This complicates an already difficult situation when Leia is captured by him while smuggling the Death Star plans.
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The Truth Anthology by Seasider
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy
30 Jul 2022
Summary
As a child, Luke is told the true identity of his father and it changes his life. When Darth Vader finds him, he’s an out-of-control 15-yr-old street kid. They have a lot of learning and bonding to do as both Luke and Vader struggle to force the other to fulfill their dreams.
Anthology containing:
The Truth, Part One
As a child, Luke was told the true identity of his father; the burden of that knowledge changed him. Now he’s 15 and running wild on Tatooine. Vader finds him— but not until Part 2.
The Truth, Part Two
Luke adapts to living on the streets and protecting other kids. Then, suddenly, the Big Man in Black steps into his life.
The Truth, Part Three
“Ah-ha! I have you now!”
Luke is sure that’s what his father thinks. And, honestly, he’s got what he wants, too— his DadVader. But it’s a rocky start for them.
The Truth, Part Four
Luke is fifteen. Father and son struggle with their rocky relationship and make some progress until a crisis threatens to tear them apart.
The Truth, Part Five
16-year-old Luke adjusts to life with the Rebel Alliance.
Of course he gets into trouble.The Truth, Part Six
Luke versus Yoda.
And Vader.
And his new Force powers.
And his gorgeous self.The Truth, Part 7
Luke remains with the Alliance, but Vader is a constant presence in his life.
The Truth, Part 8
Luke at seventeen in the Rebel Alliance, getting in trouble, having fun, and having some problems coping with Dad Vader and his own Darkness.
The Truth, Part 9
At last Luke and Vader spent quality time together. They have a lot of talking and bonding to do and for once, it’s not just Luke doing all the talking.
The Truth, Part 10
Luke and Vader continue bonding and plot the overthrow, and Luke spends time on the new Executor.
The Truth, Part 11
Impulsive, fun-loving, trying-to-be-taken-seriously Luke is back with the Alliance and trying to balance his life between plotting the overthrow, studying the Force, being in the Alliance (but not a Rebel) and in the Empire (but not a spy) (at least not on purpose) and most importantly, maintaining the warm bond with his dad. Luke is 17. He’s not sure if Leia is his sister, and he’s hiding that possibility from his father.
The Truth, Part 12
Luke and Vader continue their bonding long distance and in person as Luke remains with the Rebel Alliance, trying to persuade them to join their conspiracy. As their plot tightens and the time of their confrontation with Palpatine draws nearer, father and son have a lot of work ahead of them, including facing the medical modifications that they hope will change Darth Vader into Anakin Skywalker. (Part 13 to follow)
The Truth, Part 13
Not every moment can be happy. Betrayal and obstacles arise for Luke and Vader, and disaster threatens them as they attempt to carry out Vader’s rehabilitation and their overthrow of Palpatine. But no matter what they face, they face it together and love keeps them strong.
The Truth, Part 14
With Vader’s surgeries successfully completed, he is ready launch his plan to take control of the galaxy with his teenage son at his side. But Luke isn’t certain. Can they stay one step ahead of Palpatine?
LATEST UPDATES:
Chapter 19, Pacific: Vaderkin considers his life, himself, and his son. (And they snuggle, so— Fluffy!
Chapter 10, Revelations: Vader and Luke have lunch with the Rebels, and a lie leads to an epiphany that changes everything.
Chapter 9, On the Threshold: Luke is feeling sassy and enjoying his importance a little too much. He’s in for a big surprise.
Chapter 8, Explain It to Me!: Luke tries to explain the plot to his fellow pilots and has to answer a difficult question from his commander. And then there’s Bail Organa….
Chapter 7, Ruffled Feathers: Facing the Alliance Council, Luke can’t keep quiet (really, did we expect him to?) and gets mired in more politics than he expected. Then he needs alone time to think about his Dadakin.
Chapter 6, Uneasy Lie the Heads: Vader waxes sentimental about his boy, Luke eavesdrops on Rebel leaders & doesn’t like what he hears, & Organa is threatened by our emotionally exhausted mini-Sith.The Truth, Part 15
As their bid to destroy Sidious begins, Vader and Luke struggle to keep the plot together and their allies in check.
LATEST UPDATES:
Chapter 10, Blue Eyes: it had to happen eventually....
Chapter 9, Background Noise: Bast Castle left behind, Luke and Vader continue their travel to Coruscant, full of their usual banter and teasing. Maybe they should pay more attention.
Chapter 8, Explorations & Confrontations: Vaderkin pushed Luke behind him. A small figure, distorted with lines of static, wavered into a loose form. Luke peeked around his dad’s shoulder but could barely make it out and couldn’t tell who it was.
Until it spoke.
Chapter 7, Shelter From the Storm: His dad was scared, and that scared Luke more than anything else had in his entire life.
Chapter 6, Anticipatory Anxiety: Their coup is underway. Luke has doubts and is on the verge of losing his faith in their ability to succeed. He needs the care of a loving father to keep going, and Darth Vader must resurrect his Jedi training to help his young son.The Truth, Part 16
1: Luke takes on Palpatine in the way he knows best, by being annoying
2: A prisoner in the Palace, Luke continues his sparring, hoping his father arrives soon.
3: Palpatine throws Luke out the highest spire.
4: As a warning, Vader shows him what happened on Mustafar.
5: As Palpatine continues his manipulations, Luke finds that the indictments of his father are difficult to ignore, especially when there's so much truth behind them. Anakin worries about what’s happening
6: Waiting for his father, Luke continues his campaign to drive Palpatine to the brink of insanity and erode his confidence
7: "Always the slave, never the master. You are fortunate to have found a master in your son.”
8: Separated from his father, Luke faces temptations and an unexpected complication.
9: While searching for Luke, Anakin faces painful memories and people he's loved and hated. He can finally tell them what he feels.
10: Ta-Da! The Finale! (Except for an upcoming Epilogue) Full of the usual Skywalker chaos as Luke and Anakin confront Darth Sidious with assistance from unexpected allies.
11. Epilogue: Where Are They Now? Luke and Anakin deserve their happily ever after, my friends.Shelves: Star Wars Fics
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