Mary Ellen Widincamp Summer Honors University of North Georgia 4 June 2024
The Rise of Vader Darth Vader was the most effective leader that the cinematic universe of Star Wars ever saw. Vader single-handedly carried the First Galactic Empire to mass success for millennials to come. Some of his most credential-building moments were leading the 501st, establishing Project Stardust and his ruthless control of politics asserted through lightsaber battles. Anakin Skywalker was the former Alias of Darth Vader, but in his time as Anakin, Vader started the building of his leadership career. He was the youngest member ever to have a Padawan, lead a whole battalion as well as join the Jedi Council. Skywalker’s 501st battalion was the most successful
