Duel on Death Star II

"You must confront Vader."

- Yoda

The Duel on Death Star II was the final climactic lightsaber duel in the Star Wars saga. The duel occurred between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. It was the duel that redeemed and killed Darth Vader, killed Palpatine and gave Luke Skywalker the title of Jedi Master.

Prelude
Luke Skywalker turned himself in to the Galactic Empire, denying the fact that a team of Rebel commandos was with him. Luke and Vader entered the Emperor's throne room on the Death Star II. Palpatine began tempting Luke to the dark side of the Force. Luke would not give in.

The Duel
Palpatine tempted Luke to kill Vader and take his place by Palpatine's side. Luke could not take it anymore. He used Force pull and brought his lightsaber to his hand. He tried to assassinate the Emperor, but Vader ignited his lightsaber and blocked the attack. The duel began. Vader and Luke both fought bravely. Luke hid from Vader. Vader sensed Luke's thoughts and found out that Luke's sister was Leia. Vader responded by threating Luke and saying that if Luke would not turn to the dark side, perhaps Leia would. Luke was enraged by this and dueled Vader with all of his anger. In the end, Luke knocked Vader down and pleased the Emperor. The Emperor gave his final chance to turn to the dark side, but Luke would not accept.

Luke's torture
Palpatine gave up and used Force lightning on Luke. Vader got back up and watched. Vader's love was strong for Luke and he could not take the scene of his own son being tortued. He picked up Palpatine and threw him down one of the Death Star II's many long shafts. Palpatine was dead.

Aftermath
Vader was redeemed to the light side. Luke brought Vader's body to Endor in a Lambda-class T-4a shuttle and watched his body burn in the flames.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)
 * Return of the Jedi (radio)