Disclaimer: The Cover Image was edited and created by me, it features images that can be found on Google Images. The picture of Darth Vader was drawn by Jim Cheung for Darth Vader #1. The image of Ruby Rose in the back can be found in the "Red" Trailer for Rooster Teeth's RWBY web-show series. Finally, the background is a re-coloured moon that lies above the planet of Remnant, also featured in RWBY.

I do not claim to own any of these images, nor the franchises to which they belong. I simply edited them together for the sake of the cover on my story.

Thank you for choosing to read this story, but be warned, it is going to be quite dark. Vader is a ruthless agent of the Emperor and none will stand in his way.

Prologue

The black-clad figure stepped onto the bridge of large ship floating in the Outer Rim, various planets and stars sparkling in the distance. The officers were startled upon seeing him, despite having heard him coming. Their heartrates accelerated, and their hands shook as his breathing filled the air of the deck. Most of all fear was possessed by the Admiral watching the stars at the front; he tried to maintain his composure, but a light sheet of sweat beaded his forehead under his hat. The footsteps behind him grew louder and louder until they stopped, the breathing became even more ominous, but it was halted by the words he spoke, "Admiral Elatar." He said almost unimpressed as his breathing resumed. This was the Admiral's first time serving under him, he thought he would be calmer and more collected.

Elatar turned to face him and sure enough, he was standing there, much to the Admiral's dismay. He cleared his throat, "Lord Vader." He shuffled nervously. He had heard stories; about how he would kill someone for so much as inconveniencing him, so his sweat-covered forehead and nearly trembling hands were not without reason. "Where would you like us to go?" The Dark Lord stepped towards the window and stared into the void in front of him. Not a single speck of garbage, no ships. Nothing. Just empty space, allowing one to see the far away stars. To most, the sight would be beautiful, but to Vader, it was just a distance to be crossed.

"The Emperor gave me specific instructions to contact him once we reach this sector. When we are above Raxus Prime, I will do so." He turned to the Admiral, "I will relay your instructions to you when I do." Elatar nodded nervously. Despite being an officer at the ripe age of thirty, he was still quaking in his boots. Suddenly, Darth Vader's voice rang out this time directly talking to the man,

"Graduating at the top of your class from the Imperial Academy and passing your blaster training with flying colours. Impressive." He shuffled again, "Thank you, my Lord." The Admiral said with a slight bow. Vader walked up to him, "Do not fail me." He pointed to him, "I expect exceptional results from you, Admiral. I will not settle for anything less." Elatar stuttered, "Of course, Lord Vader! I aim to please."

With that, the Dark Lord walked away, in the same direction he came, "Keep the ship idle, if we are attacked, I will to be the first to know. Await your instructions, Admiral."

The Sith Lord turned left, turning into a long corridor and reaching a subspace transceiver in a room on the left side. He turned it on and awaited the call from his Master, Emperor Sheev Palpatine, unbeknownst to many, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Vader felt his Master's presence fill the room, along with a large image of his floating head, illuminating the room in a hue of blue. "My Master." The cyborg addressed replied in his old, pale voice, "Lord Vader, have you reached the Outer Rim?" It sounded more akin to an expectation rather than a question. His apprentice obliged,

"Yes, I have arrived and await new orders."

"Good… Your orders are to travel to a planet called Remnant. On this planet are beings who wish to conquer the world and will serve under the Galactic Empire. The leader of this group is called Salem. We have already spoken, and she will be expecting you. The coordinates have been sent to your Star Destroyer." The Emperor instructed. Vader was suspicious.

"Do you believe she can be trusted? If I may ask, how did she contact you?"

"You will do as I tell you, regardless of her trustworthiness. Do as she tells you, my apprentice. Be on your way. Only you, the Admiral and the rest of the crew will remain stationed at a nearby planet for your extraction after your mission is over. No one else can know of this mission." He warned. His apprentice bowed his head and replied.

"Yes, Master."

The transceiver ceased, and Vader got to his feet, trudging down the hallway and back to the deck. Admiral Elatar was visibly startled by his arrival. "We are going to a planet called Remnant, the coordinates are in the flight course." Elatar responded, albeit nervously, "Yes, my Lord." The man walked to one of the pilots and told him where their destination was.

Darth Vader stared into the open space as the stars shot back and the ship was pushed into hyperspace, travelling to the unknown planet Remnant.