Darth Vader. The First year. Chapter One: Secrets of Mustafar

Глава 1PrologueIt seemed like a whole regiment of clones was lined up along the landing strip in two rows. Coruscant, the capital of the former Republic and the current Empire, was preparing to receive a special guest. When the ship finally landed, several officers separated themselves from the main body of soldiers. Unlike the regular troopers, their helmets did not cover their entire face, only the head; their armor was also not continuous, being lightened and dark in color. They were all noticeably nervous, and their anxiety intensified when the ship’s ramp lowered and several high-ranking officers of the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB) stepped out. They were escorting only one prisoner, but his mere appearance in the exit aperture caused many soldiers to tremble. With his hands shackled in front of him with strong metal restraints, Darth Vader, the celebrated Jedi killer and former h…