The Guest List
An Overwatch Fanfiction by Dirty Reid
A.N.: I've played Overwatch a little bit and seen a few memes about who people would like to see in the game, so I thought to myself 'Why not put that on paper?' So here you go, a little distraction until my writer's block for One Last War passes.
Disclaimer: I don't own Overwatch or any other of the intellectual properties I mention.
Guest Hero: Darth Vader
Overview:
Darth Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith; one who is sensitive to the mysterious energy known as the Force, and uses it for the oppression of others at the behest of his master, the Emperor of the Galactic Empire, Sheev Palpatine.
Born Anakin Skywalker, Vader's journey began after he was discovered by the errant Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. After being freed from slavery on the planet Tatooine, he eventually began studying the ways of the Force under Kenobi. Over a decade, he grew to become a formidable warrior, proving himself time and time again during the Clone Wars. To his detriment, he later became tormented by visions of his secret wife, Senator Padmé Amidala, dying in childbirth. Desperation and fear eventually drove him away from the teachings of the Jedi, and into the waiting arms of the secret Sith Lord, then Chancellor Palpatine of the Old Republic. After a fateful duel with his former master on Mustafar, Anakin was grievously wounded and crippled. It was only through his strength in the Force that he remained alive long enough for Palpatine to bring him medical aid reconstruct his destroyed body with extensive prosthetics, and his characteristic life support suit. Gone was Anakin Skywalker, and in his place was one of the most terrifying Dark Lords of the Sith to walk the galaxy.
In an engagement with Rebel forces deep within the Maw, Vader's ship, the Devastator, was badly damaged and drawn into one of the innumerable black holes comprising the mysterious stellar phenomenon. It seemed though that the Force had other plans for Vader, as the Sith Lord regained consciousness on a primitive, unknown world with no signs of his ship or crew, and no way of returning home. In his rage, Darth Vader was responsible for the death of a law enforcement team sent to investigate 'an anomaly' that had occurred with his appearance. The ways in which they were murdered did not go unnoticed, attracting the attention of both the resurgent Overwatch and the shadowy Talon organization. One side sees a threat to be monitored and contained, while the other sees opportunity. But only the Sith Lord himself will choose where he will direct his great power…
Classification: Tank
Difficulty: Hard
Health: 200
Armour: 250
Abilities:
Lightsaber
Frontal area-of-effect melee weapon
Infinite uses
80 damage points per swing
1.5 swings per second
3 m range
Darth Vader utilizes his lightsaber, the iconic weapon of the Jedi and Sith, to decimate any foes in a wide arc before him.
Default Key: Left mouse button, R2, RT
Tutaminis
Beam weapon absorption and redirection type
Absorbs up to 500 points of damage
10 second cooldown time
Attack power = Total damage absorbed + 10%
2 m/s movement speed
Can headshot
Using the Force, Darth Vader absorbs energy from opponents' attacks, and redirects it back at them to devastating effect.
NOTE: Can only absorb energy-type attacks
Default Key: Right mouse button, L2, LT
Saber Throw
Linear thrown melee weapon type
80 damage points
30.56 m/s projectile speed
30 m range
8 second cooldown time
Cannot headshot
Darth Vader compensates for his lack of mobility by hurling his lightsaber forward to eviscerate targets at long range.
Default Key: E, R1, RB
Force Choke
Damage over time debuff type
15 damage points per second (Note: Icon must appear over target, must maintain line of sight)
-25% movement speed while active
25 m range
Maximum active time of 10 seconds
12 second cooldown time
Darth Vader uses the force to slowly crush the windpipe of his victims over long distances.
Default Key: L. Shift, L2, LB
Battle Meditation
Self-healing type
+20 HP or armour restored per enemy killed
Darth Vader's building rage upon the battlefield strengthens his connection to the Force, allowing him to heal even the most debilitating of wounds.
Default Key: None (Passive)
Ultimate Ability: Power of the Dark Side
Self-buff type
-25% damage taken from all attacks
+25% ability cooldown reduction
+25% damage to all primary attacks and ability attacks
+25% movement speed, lightsaber swing speed and jump height
Active for 10 seconds
All the fear, anger, hatred and suffering Darth Vader has endured gives him strength, which he unleashes upon anyone unlucky enough to stand in his way.
Default Key: Q, Triangle, Y
"Feel the power of the Dark Side!"
Besides these abilities, Darth Vader is only able to jump. He cannot reload or perform Quick Melee under any circumstance, for his only weapon is a melee weapon.
Skins
Common:
Classic (Default): Darth Vader as he appears in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Rare:
Prototype: Darth Vader as he appears in Ralph McQuarrie's original concept art.
Battleworn: Darth Vader after his life support suit has taken extensive damage.
Epic:
Jedi Knight: Darth Vader before his fall to the Dark Side (Also changes voice actor).
Legendary:
Dark Helmet: The iconic parody character as portrayed by Rick Moranis (Also changes voice actor).
Emotes
Common:
Heroic (Default): Darth Vader stands at parade rest.
Epic:
Intimidation: Darth Vader steps forward and the sound of his respirator amplifies. (Note: Anakin will sigh)
Unimpressed: Darth Vader crosses his arms and shakes his head.
Move Along: Darth Vader waves his hand, performing a Mind Trick.
Victory Poses
Common:
Heroic (Default): Darth Vader stands shrouded by his cape.
Rare:
Combat Ready: Darth Vader stands with his lightsaber in a guard stance.
Onward: Darth Vader thrusts his hand forward, lightsaber held poised to strike.
Aspirations: Darth Vader stands sideways, fingers held in a pinching position.
Voice Lines
You are insignificant ("You are insignificant next to the power of the Force.")
Lack of faith ("I find your lack of faith disturbing.")
"Your powers are weak."
"I have you now!"
"All too easy."
Only hatred ("Only your hatred can destroy me!")
"I will deal with them myself."
Be careful ("Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.")
Surrounded by Fear ("All I am surrounded by is fear… and dead men.")
I don't like sand ("I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.")
Highlight Intros
Common:
Heroic (Default): Darth Vader stands with his hands resting on his utility belt.
Epic:
Failed Me for The Last Time: Darth Vader uses a Force Choke, the camera lifts from its position, jerks to an angle, and falls to the ground.
Makashi Salute: Darth Vader raises his lightsaber vertically before him, and rolls it to the side in a Form II salute.
Boarding Party: The camera pans up from Darth Vader's feet. Once fully in view he ignites his lightsaber, holding it in a low guard.
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And there's who I would like to see join Overwatch. Now to address a few points:
I classed Vader as a Tank based on a few things: In most media he's relatively slow, he hits extremely hard, he can take a tremendous beating and continue fighting, and when he starts using the Force he becomes nearly unstoppable. The reason I gave him only 450 HP total is because I feel that if he were added, he should be played highly aggressively in order to take advantage of his skills and to be true to his character.
With that out of the way, I'm sorry for the lack of One Last War content, but this next chapter just doesn't want to be written. I promise though, it's coming! Until then though, enjoy this little ditty and if you want, please suggest another character you would like to see join Overwatch, and I will try and class them as best I can!
Until next time,
DR