Encased in imposing black armor and death's head mask, Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the most visible symbol of the Empire and its New Order. Vader is a powerful dark Jedi and primarily responsible for the almost complete extermination of the Order of the Jedi Knights. Once a student of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Vader was corrupted by the dark side of the Force and joined the Empire. He is a brilliant military tactician and excellent starfighter pilot. Known for his ruthlessness, few who fail Lord Vader ever live to regret their mistake. The Alliance hoped that Vader was lost during the destruction of the Death Star, but he has recently returned in command of one of the new Super Star Destroyers.