How did Darth Vader survive the Death Star explosion?

Curiously enough, there is actually precedent for Death Star survivors in Star Wars canon. Lost Stars confirms Darth Vader was the only Imperial to survive the destruction of the Death Star; ironically, his life was saved by Han Solo, whose shots had sent Vader’s TIE Fighter spinning away from the Death Star.

How did Ahsoka and Vader survive the blast?

As it turns out, Ahsoka did indeed survive the duel against Vader on Malachor, but it wasn’t because she somehow managed to outfight him. Ezra saved her by reaching back in time and yanking her to safety before Vader could strike a killing blow. Ahsoka lives.

What happened to Darth Vader in Star Wars Rebels?

Died aboard the Second Death Star, while saving his son Luke Skywalker from the Emperor, which led to his redemption.

How did Vader escape Malachor?

During the mission to Malachor, Tano was also able to duel evenly with former Sith Lord Maul before breaking off the fight to rescue Ezra. Afterwards she engaged Darth Vader himself and was able, during the first portion of their duel, to hold her own for several minutes before being pushed off of a ledge.

Where did Darth Vader go after the first Death Star blew up?

The space station was destroyed, but Vader survived, and he flew into the far reaches of space. After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader became obsessed with finding Luke Skywalker. He had dispatched probe droids across the galaxy, finally locating the Rebel base on the remote ice planet Hoth.

What happened to Darth Vader after a new hope?

Galactic Empire The Death Star’s debris field Darth Vader, one of the few Imperial survivors of the battle, was recovered in his damaged TIE Advanced x1 by Imperial pilots Ciena Ree and Berisse Sai.

Does Ahsoka know Darth Vader is Anakin?

Yes Ahsoka knew that Vader was Anakin, or she suspected such at least. Whenever she’s watching that holo of Anakin’s style and Ezra walks in on her, you could see it. Ahsoka knew in her feelings that the Sith Lord was Anakin.

Would Vader have killed Ahsoka?

As it turns out, Ahsoka did survive the duel with Vader on Malachor, but not because she outfought him. Ezra rescued her by going back in time and yanking her to safety so Darth Vader could not kill her. Ahsoka is still alive.

How old was Darth Vader in rebels?

He became Darth Vader in 19 BBY at age 22. Star Wars Rebels is set in the years 5–0 BBY. In season two it was either 5 or 4 BBY. So, Vader was either 36 or 37 in Rebels.

How did Ahsoka Tano escape Malachor?

In the episode, Ezra gains access to a mystical realm containing portals to different points in time and space. It’s through one of these portals that Ezra is able to pull Ahsoka out of Malachor, just as Vader is about to land a killing blow with his lightsaber.