May the Force be with you. You're going to need it when fighting...
Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice
History
Raised by Vader since he was a child, The Apprentice has been immersed in the Dark Side of the Force since childhood, and thus, has learned to use it with devastating potency. His father was also a Jedi, but met his end at the hands of Vader. Sensing potential in the Jedi's son, Vader took the child under his wing and rigorously trained him in the way of the Lightsaber.
Since then, The Apprentice has been Vader's darkest secret. Performing various secret missions at his master's behest, The Apprentice has had plenty of field training. Cold, hateful, and calculating, The Apprentice is a fearsome opponent indeed.
Weapon
Lightsaber, with self-taught style
The Force
Stance
The Apprentice's trademark stance. He holds his lightsaber behind his back and leans slightly back. Very assassin-like.
Stats
Height: 6"1. Slightly taller than Marth in Brawl terms.
Weight: 3/5
Jump: 3/5 - Normal Height
Attack Strength: 4/5 - Suprisingly strong
Attack Speed: 3/5
Jump Height: 4/5
Jumps Count: 2
Glide: No
Traction: 4/5
Wall jump: Yes
Wall cling: Yes
Logo
The Apprentice's logo is that of the Galactic Empire's.
Idle Animation
The Apprentice crosses his arms and looks bored, or The Apprentice lifts his arm while force lightning sparks fly from his fingers.
Entrance
The Apprentice jumps from out of nowhere and lands in the starting position. He then activates his lightsaber and prepares for battle.
Standard A attacks
A - The Apprentice bashes his opponent with the hilt of his saber (3%)
AA - The Apprentice slashes his sword out horizontally after hitting with his hilt (6%)
AAA -
Storm Breaker - After slashing, Starkiller belts out a viscious side-kick (9%)
Dash Attack -
Body Breaker - The Apprentice runs, then lets quickly goes into a slide tackle. For someone with high traction, he actually travels very far with this attack.
> A -
Side Saber - The Apprentice lifts his saber and holds it like a dagger. Then with lightning quick speed, he stabs his opponent. Slow startup, but a very strong attack. (18%)
V A -
Leg Sweep - The Apprentice crouches low and does a quick spinning sweep kick. Fast but weak. (5%)
^ A -
Heat Assault - The Apprentice does a barrel roll while letting out two fearsome kicks in an upward arc. (Single kick - 4%/Both kicks - 8%)
Aerials
Neutral Air -
Star Raid - The Apprentice quickly slashes his sword twice horizontally in mid-air. (1 Slash - 3%/ Both slashes - 7%)
Fair -
Meteor Strike - The Apprentice slashes his saber out in front of him, then quickly follows it up with a mid-air kick. ( Saber - 5%/ Kick - 4%/ Both - (9%)
Uair -
Back Flip Kick - The Apprentice does a quick flip and kicks in an upward arc with both legs. Similar to Ganondorf's and Captain Falcon's Uair. (9%)
Bair -
Kashyyyk Storm - The Apprentice lashes out with a viscious back fist and then follows it up with a downward slash from his saber. The Saber slash can spike if placed correctly. (Punch - 3%/ Slash - 6%/ Both - 9%)
Dair -
Force Descend - The Apprentice lifts his saber then rapidly falls back to the stage with his saber beneath him. He can hit an opponent more than once while falling. Identical to Link's dair. (12%)
Smashes
F-Smash -
Saber Smash - The Apprentice leans back, then lunges forward with a devastating horizontal strike. Great reach, and very nice knockback. (12-19%)
D-Smash -
Vortex Saber - The Apprentice swings his lightsaber horizontally low to one side, then quickly slashes behind him. Fast for a D-Smash. (10-16%)
U-Smash -
Star Divide - The Apprentice lashes out with an arced slash that reaches towards the sky. Sends opponents quite a ways upward. (14-18%)
Specials
Neutral B -
Saber Throw - That's right, The Apprentrice breifly parts ways with his beloved weapon only to whip it at unlucky foes. This attack can be charged by holding B. The longer it is charged, the longer it goes and the harder it hits.It usually takes about 4-5 long seconds to charge it completely. The general direction of the saber can also be controlled. While in the air, The Apprentice simply throws his saber diagonally towards the ground. (8% /Fully charged - 15%)
> B -
Force Lightning - The move you've been waiting for. The Apprentice's side B involves shooting pure energy from his fingertips. This attack can also be charged, but in a unique way that differs from his neutral B. The longer his lightning is unused, the stronger it becomes. After quite some time, The Apprentice will begin to glow red. When this happens, it means that he can unleash a devastating torrent of powerful lightning that reaches from either side of him. When not charged, his lightning is only in a small range from his outstretched hands. (11%/ Fully Charged - 20%)
V B -
Force Blast - This is the Apprentice's bread and butter move. Hard hitting and fast to come out. The Apprentice slams his fist to the ground and causes a small orb of dark energy to surrond him. The area covered by the orb is relatively small, but it has decent knockback, so this move is essential for spacing. (15%)
^ B -
Force Levitation- The Apprentice uses the power of the force to launch himself airborne, and remain floating stationary for a short period of time. This attack is special because Force Levitation leads into many options. From his airbone position, the Apprentice can access both Force Lightning and his Saber Throw. He throws/ shoots these attacks in whichever way you control them to go. As for his ForceBlast, he still lets out an orb of hurt, but he is forced to exit Levitation and go into free fall after doing this move. (Levitaion Saber Throw - 7%/ Levitation Lightning - 10%/ Levitation Orb - 18%)
Force Gauge
The Apprentice does not have an unlimited supply of Force, unfortunately. If you use too many Force relient attacks in a row, the Apprentice will enter an animation where he can be seen putting his hand to his face and shaking his head, as if to say, "I'm all out...". When this happens, you will have to wait a period of time before any Force attacks can be used. Usually the wait is about 5 to 10 seconds.
Throws
Force Grab - The Apprentice beckons with his hand, and a ring of light blue energy draws anyone in front him towards him into a grab. Has roughly the same reach as Link's grapple hook, along with some ending lag to balance it out.
Grab hit -
Hilt Smash - The Apprentice jabs his hilt into the opponents ribs. (1%)
Forward throw -
Deadly Expulsion - The Apprentice quickly knocks the opponent to the ground, then uses the force to lift them slightly. While they are being held mid-air by the Force, The Apprentice swings his lightsaber like a baseball bat and sends the enemy flying. (10%)
Back Throw -
Force Impact - The Apprentice shoves the enemy behind him then punches the ground, causing an orb of dark energy to hit them, sending them flying backwards.
Down Throw -
Black Banishment - The Apprentice holds his lightsaber up to the opponents throat while their back is to him. Then, he brutally puts them on the ground by slashing his saber across their throat in a downward motion. (16%)
Up Throw -
Operation - The Apprentice clings to his opponent, then quickly levitates up with them in tow. He then knocks them upward with a slash from his saber. (14%)
Final Smash
An overwhelming display of power...
STAR DESTROYER
The Apprentice stops whatever he's doing and enters a sort of trance, where he has super armor frames. He lifts his hands up to the sky, then quickly moves them downwards. All of the sudden, an ungodly noise can be heard and a gargantuan Star Destroyer falls to the stage, dealing insane damage to any caught under it. The ship is so large, it is only shown on the half the screen, and covers roughly one half of the stage. What half of the stage the Destroyer lands on is completely random, and the Apprentice is completely unaffected if he is hit.
Refer to this
video for an example of what this Final Smash is.
35% damage, and opponents become knocked into the ground (same effects as DK's side B)
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Taunts
Up taunt - The Apprentice spins his lightsaber around his hand.
Side Taunt - The Apprentice lifts his lightsaber and puts the hilt of his lightsaber to his chin. He then laughs and says, "How foolish..."
Down Taunt - The Apprentice outstretches his arms. Force Lightning can be seen coarsing up and down his arms and hands.
Victory Poses
Victory Pose 1 - The Apprentice spins while swinging his lightsaber towards the screen. He holds this pose (his lightsaber pointed directly at the screen) and says, "I guess you had to see for yourself..."
Victory Pose 2 - The Apprentice raises his arms to the sky then throws them down while a wave of energy permeates from him. He remains in this pose, smirking arrogantly.
Victory Pose 3 - The Apprentice is seen crouching low to the ground. He says, "Threat eliminated. Continuing mission."
He then jumps up and out of the screen.
Victory Pose 4 - The Apprentice has his back turned to the screen. He then throws his lightsaber out into the background and raises his hand. He then controls the lightsaber in midair and makes it fly in random aerial patterns.
Victory Music
The Star Wars Theme
Pros n' Cons
Pros
- Powerful
- Slightly heavy, making it harder to knock him out
- Great recovery, from which he can use multiple attacks
Cons
- Some moves come out slow
- Most of his moves need to be charged if they are to be effective and useful
- Limited Force Powers. Catch him during his "I'm all out" animation for major punishment.
Tactics
The Apprentice, much like Marth, is a beast at spacing. His light saber has decent reach, his Down B is a life saver, and he also has force lightning if someone does manage to get in too close to him. He can also easily combo using Force Levitation. U-tilt/U-smash -> Up B -> to Levitation Lightning -> Levitation Saber Throw is only one combo option for the Apprentice to utilize with his Force powers. But beware. The more the Apprentice uses the Force, the closer he comes to running out. So be cautious when using these combos.
Kirby Hat
Kirby gains a stylish buzz cut and a small red lightsaber after sucking in The Apprentice. He can throw his lightsaber and charge it, just like The Apprentice's neutral B.
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Subspace Role
The Apprentice is after one thing, and one thing only - the power that Tabuu posses, because Darth Vader had charged him finding it. He's not here to make friends, and most of his missions are done without allies. Sooner or later, he is defeated by Marth, Ike, and Metaknight before they enter subspace. After being defeated, The Apprentice reluctantly joins the group.
If anyone decides on making their own version of Subspace (as was done before) feel free to use the Apprentice and simply disregard what I've written about his Subspace role.
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Alternate Colors
The Apprentice's suit and tasset change in accordancve to what color is picked.
White - The Apprentice's clothes are completely white
Red - The Apprentice is dressed in a red one peice with a black tasset and belt
Blue - He is dressed in blue clothes and an orange tasset.
Green - Green clothes and a yellow tasset.
Dark Jedi - The Apprentice has a dark purple collar and tasset, with black clothes.
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Wiimote Noise
When the Apprentice is chosen, the sound of a lightsaber being thrown can be heard.
Unlock Conditions
Play 333 Vs. matches.
Beat any level 5 target test in under 2 minutes.
Play through the Subspace Emissary.
Snake Codec
Snake: Otacon, I think I see a Jedi here...it sure isn't Yoda though...
Otacon: Wha-? I...I don't honestly know who that is...
Snake: You're kidding, right?
Otacon: Well, I assume he isn't too friendly seeing as how he's toting a red lightsaber, which is a signature sign that he's sided with the Sith. But I've never seen a style such as that...
Snake: Well nice or not, I'm going to find out who he is, one way or another.
Otacon: Snake, don't do anything stupid...
Snake: ...
Otacon: Snake? Snake!? SNAAAAAKE!!
Assist Trophy
Darth Vader
The Apprentice's master, the symbol of the Empire's power, the man in black - Darth Vader himself joins the Brawl to help whoever releases him! Vader stalks around the battlefield and randomly chooses an opponent to torment. He grasps them with Force Choke and renders them immobile. They can't escape or fight anyone off, so they are basically a sitting duck for whoever is close by. Not only are they a helpless target, but Force Choke does 1% of damage per second. Vader remains on the stage for about 20 seconds, then abruptly dissapears after releasing his victim.
Stage
TIE Fighter
On this stage, the brawlers fight on the contours of the top half of the TIE fighter. As they are fighting, the landscape around them is hurling by at unfathomable speeds, as enemy ships and lasers are also flying by. In the background, the Death Star looms ominously.