Could Vader and Luke beat the emperor?

No, not at the time of Return of the Jedi as he simply wasn’t skilled enough or powerful enough. Now in a way he did defeat the emperor, just not in direct combat. He defeated him by throwing away his lightsaber and refusing to give into the dark side which was Palpatine’s plan for him all along of course.

Why did Darth Vader stop Luke from killing the emperor?

Originally Answered: In Star Wars (the creative franchise), why did Darth Vader stop Luke from killing Emperor Palpatine if he wanted Palpatine dead? Vader needed Palpatine to help bring Luke fully to the dark side. He wanted him to be completely enveloped in hate so he’d stay in the dark.

Did the Emperor want Luke to replace Vader?

In Star Wars, Emperor Palpatine originally had big plans for Darth Vader. However, there’s a good reason he wanted to discard him in favor of Luke Skywalker. However, despite that effort, Palpatine eventually sought to replace Darth Vader with his son, Luke Skywalker, and there’s a good reason why.

Did Vader expect Luke to join the rebellion?

Vader and his Emperor expected Luke to join them or die, but neither happened. Obi-Wan and Yoda thought Luke might cost the Rebellion everything it had fought for, but if not for Luke’s timely arrival with R2, Leia might not have escaped—or been able to rescue Luke from his fall.

Why didn’t Darth Vader let Luke Skywalker destroy the Emperor?

Vader did not want his son to fall to the dark side. It was the first sign of actual conflict. Well, in the original Star Wars 6 book, Vader says, “he could have allowed Luke to destroy the emperor, but Luke was simply not ready for that yet, emotionally”.

What would have happened if Luke had killed the Emperor?

Well, in the original Star Wars 6 book, Vader says, “he could have allowed Luke to destroy the emperor, but Luke was simply not ready for that yet, emotionally”. Meaning If Luke had killed the emperor, he would either go back to the light side, or kill Vader there and then.

Why did Vader cut off Luke’s hand?

Vader cut off Luke’s hand and growled “don’t make me destroy you”. He is conflicted in that part of him merely views Luke as a tool to overthrow the Emperor, while at the same time genuinely wanting Luke to be at his side. Vader is obviously tempted by bursts of rage to kill Luke but he is also constantly coldly evaluating Luke.