[00:00] Opening Statements
[01:55] Analysis
[09:10] Verdict
This is a classical match-up that was first discussed by Antoine Bandele back in April of 2014. The very first Rule of Two Sith Lord and the very last, the parallels between Darths Bane and Vader are many. Both were reigning masters of Form V lightsaber combat, both were Force prodigies who betrayed their masters, and both were ideologues who placed their dedication to order ahead of their own self interest. Obviously, my analysis of both will be drawn exclusively from old school Expanded Universe material, ignoring their appearances in the 2008 Clone Wars animated series and all Disney Canon material. I will be focusing on Bane within the timeframe of Dynasty Of Evil, and Vader within the timeframe of Return Of The Jedi, immediately before their respective deaths.
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