Hello guys
So first I need to thank Stand with Ward and Queen for his help with this prequel rewrite because he massively helped me out throughout the entire project from start to finish. Thank you, my friend.
Now moving on I've had an idea for redoing the prequels for years by now.
Regarding the actual Star Wars prequels, they are not exactly the best films around, but not the worst either.
Still there a lot of stuff in them that makes the prequels have their issues.
With this story the only canon I am making sure it fits with is the original trilogy films of New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
So, none of the Disney's sequel films or the old EU will be canon. Although I am going to cherry pick stuff from the EU so for the people knowledgeable keep an eye out.
In the OT films for Anakin Skywalker what was described was this good man, a hero who fell from grace.
However, Anakin in the actual prequel films was this near constant complaining, selfish jerk who cared mostly about himself for the most part and had at times kind of stalker issues with Padme.
Yeah, I think if Anakin Skywalker was more of portrayed better that would have helped improved things.
Also I wanted to fix the reasons for Anakin's fall since in the prequels, well there are better ways to pull it off.
I do not own Star Wars or any of its related media.
So, cue the classic Star Wars theme and let's get this story started.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
STAR WARS
Before the Dark Times
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights have been the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic.
However, the Jedi is dwindling in numbers during the past several years leaving only less than a thousand members, especially given Force-sensitive younglings are increasingly difficult to find.
Recently the period of lasting peace in the Republic has become under attack by the Separatists. A collection of solar systems that have broken away due to deeming the Republic's Congress to be ineffective from its high levels of corruption and mindless bureaucracy.
Only by the Republic's laws seceding from the Republic is considered treason and the Separatists want their freedom at any cost, no matter how evil the actions they commit to gain it.
Word has been spread that the Separatist movement is creating their own clone army on a hidden world to rival the Republic's army.
The Republic calls on the Jedi Order to assist them only for the Jedi high council to be unsure if they should intervene given they provide aid to the Republic but are not their warriors.
Only thing clear to all sides is the conflict between the Old Republic and the Separatists will escalate until a war occurs. And it's not a matter of if, but rather when…
On the planet Coruscant.
Which Coruscant developed over the centuries into a dense ecumenopolis as its entire surface is covered in a single worldwide city that has broken up into various districts. Various sections of the rocky planet have formed its own patchwork underneath Galactic City with a supposed abandoned tunnel network built by the planet's original inhabits.
Coruscant due to ease of access along hyperspace lanes is a massive hub of various traders, markets, galactic culture, education, technology, and finance has given it the unofficial designation as the galaxy's center.
The richest and middle class tend to live in the Federal District of Galactic City that contains important places like the Republic Senate or the Jedi Temple serving as the main home of the Jedi order. The rest of the Federal District is various homes, restaurants, shopping centers, places of business and even industrial areas that have their own districts.
Upon traveling far enough into Galactic City are the slum areas that must be lit and warmed artificially since unlike the upper districts with glittering city structures the sun never reaches them. The slum districts got nicknamed the underworld due being used by the population of the poor and criminal.
At the very bottom levels of the Galactic City are deemed to be uninhabitable since active pits of lava from Coruscant's core flow freely and rumors that the lava runs into the old tunnel network.
In the Federal District is where two men are exiting Dex's diner after an early breakfast. The two men are walking on a near empty sidewalk and one is in their late twenties with the older man being in his early forties.
The younger man known as Anakin Skywalker has neck length brown hair but clean shaven with soft facial features. However, his crystal blue eyes while they are kind also tell a past of pain, tragedy, and suffering.
Anakin is dressed in a gray undershirt with a light brown tunic covering his upper body and brown pants, along with black boots. There is a dark colored belt where his metal lightsaber hilt hangs from his left side and covering his body is a brown hooded robe with wide sleeves.
Standing next to him is the older man known as Obi-Wan Kenobi who has a full head of brown hair, and a full, bushy beard of the same color.
Obi-Wan is wearing a brown undershirt with a tan tunic covering his upper body along with similar colored pants. Brown boots are on Kenobi's feet with a brown belt containing his lightsaber hilt. Covering his body is a robe in similar style and nature to Anakin's.
"All I'm saying is I don't think your skills are good enough to get through the Dressellian Asteroid Belt," Anakin said, a smile on his face.
"And your piloting skills are? I remember having to pull your wrecked hide out of the Kauron asteroid field in the Outer Rim after you decided to pull a reckless stunt that ended badly when we dealt with those pirates" Obi-Wan replied with a grin.
"Ok fair enough," Anakin said accepting defeat for a moment before adding with lighter tone "So what about when I helped you out with those zarc wolves on Carnelion IV?"
"I well I'm not sure if that counts given you ended up in trouble as well" Obi-Wan said, trying to avoid this topic.
"I still managed to pull us both out of there, so I think it does" Anakin replied, a slight grin.
"And I still helped on given you almost sent us off that platform. So that time doesn't count" Obi-Wan said.
"It was more like fixing your own mess because you got yourself in trouble. Also saving you from that dark side cult on Mustafar counts" Anakin replied remembering the old lava planet.
Before Obi-Wan can give a response they both pick up sounds of rustling coming from a nearby alleyway. So, after a quick glance at each other, they cautiously head down it. Looking around they spot a five-foot-tall gray-skinned humanoid figure, with clothes that resemble rags digging through a trash can.
The alien picking up the smell of people nearby turns around to see Anakin and Obi-Wan standing there.
"We mean you no harm. This is Anakin Skywalker and I'm Kenobi" Obi-Wan said.
"I'm Jukh a Noghri of the Clan Tlakh'sar" the alien replied.
"I never heard of that species. What are you doing out here, digging through garbage?" Anakin asked.
"I was exiled from my planet for breaking laws. Sent out in the other worlds with only clothes on back" Jukh said.
"Is it permeant?" Obi-Wan asked.
"One day it might be lifted," Jukh said.
"There's a diner not far from here, called Dex's. He'll give you a job, so you can be able to live somewhere" Obi-Wan replied.
"Here take this, so you can stay warm," Anakin said removing his robe with handing it to the Noghri.
"Thank you both. I shall not forget this" Jukh replied warmly while putting on the robe and flipping the hood up over his head.
Anakin and Obi-Wan watch as the Noghri heads out of the alleyway and onto the street. Following shortly behind him is Anakin and Obi-Wan who exit the alleyway with beginning to head down the sidewalk, in the opposite direction.
Glancing at his partner "Your kindness is why you are a great Jedi Knight" Obi-Wan said smiling.
"Perhaps. To be honest I'm not so sure, despite being a knight for only some months now. After all, I did start my training later than most Padawan's. Despite my advancements higher than most even at my age, I'm still worried" Anakin replied, fear and concern in his voice.
"I've been where you are and even despite being raised in the temple I still feel the fear of failing at times. Just remember you are looking at this from a certain point of view, if you change that you should find you'll be quite successful" Obi-Wan said.
"Yoda teach you that?" Anakin asked, feeling somewhat better.
"No, I just got the usual do or do not, there is no try speech" Obi-Wan replied.
"I'm not surprised. Still, I wouldn't have asked for a better mentor" Anakin said.
"Yes, I agree, Yoda is one of the best teachers at the academy" Obi-Wan said.
Glancing at his friend "I meant you" Anakin replied.
"Oh, that's," Obi-Wan said a bit surprised with a feeling of pride and warmth "Thank you."
Anakin nods as they continue to walk down the sidewalk and into the distance.
Later at the Jedi Temple, massive stone structure thousands of years old, and you can feel that history with every step you take. The temple is built like a royal palace with multiple floors, grand hallways, and staircases.
Obi-Wan and Anakin make their way down a hallway upon stopping in an archway area, that looks out over the rest of the area including lush gardens, training grounds, places among nature for meditation and study.
"What do you think they are discussing in the council?" Anakin asked.
"Not sure, it is the high council after all. Though I do know yesterday they were going to strip Qui-Gon Jinn of his rank as a Jedi Knight and expel him for being in a relationship" Obi-Wan said.
"Did he get expelled?" Anakin asked.
"No, Qui-Gon Jinn ended it and the Jedi requested he has no further contact with the woman. They also stuck Qui-Gon here at the academy with no longer being able to go on field missions for a time" Obi-Wan said.
"That's not right, he took the trials and went through the training. Qui-Gon earned the right to be a Knight, and his freedom" Anakin said, his voice containing some irritation.
"Qui-Gon broke the rules Anakin, there must be proper consequences for his actions. You must calm yourself and reign in your emotions" Obi-Wan said.
"Given we are about to go see the council and I don't need them asking me any questions, I shall accept your advice" Anakin replied.
Obi-Wan merely nods while a purple-skinned female around seven feet tall with four hands come around the corner.
"The council will see you now," the alien said before walking off.
"Let's not keep them waiting," Obi-Wan said.
The Jedi Council room is where the entire back wall is a massive window looking out at Coruscant with the sun shining in. Placed throughout the room is three chairs for each of the Jedi master's and council members are seated around in half of a circle.
In the middle of the room is Yoda with being next to his right is a dark-skinned male named Mace Windu, in the usual Jedi robes. To Yoda's left is Ki-Adi-Mundi is a pale-skinned human male looking in appearance outside of a rather raised cranium.
Both Anakin and Obi-Wan bow to the council in respect.
"Earlier today we have received troubling news that the senator of Naboo was attacked when arriving for a senate meeting" Ki-Adi-Mundi said.
"We have reason to believe this might be part of a larger plan by the Separatists against the Republic" Mace said.
"Who requested us?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Vice Chancellor Sheev Palpatine from Naboo has requested your aid in concern for the senator" Yoda said.
"Would you like us to investigate?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Protect the senator for now. If you find who is behind this attack most helpful it should be. hmm" Yoda said while gripping the cane handle up against his chair.
Nodding "If there is nothing else, Anakin and I would like to get started on this situation" Obi-Wan said.
"We have acquired an appointment with the Vice-Chancellor in his office in two hour's time" Ki-Adi-Mundi said.
"Very well. We should be there" Obi-Wan said.
Giving a finale bow of respect, both Anakin and Obi-Wan leave the room.
I hope you all enjoyed this. Let me know what you think in the reviews.
One of those ideas from the prequel films that I am using is the Jedi not being allowed to have personal attachments or relationships.
Which looking back at Empire Strikes Back when Luke wants to go off to recuse his friends Yoda and Obi-Wan basically tell Luke to let them pointlessly die all so Luke can continue his training.
That concept at least of no attachments is hinted at in ESB so I decided to keep it and because I find it to be an interesting idea that never did get properly explored in the prequels themselves.
Something else continuity wise I wanted to fix is in ESB Obi-Wan said Yoda was the one who trained him but, in the prequels, it was really Qui-Gon Jinn.
In the Phantom Menace all George Lucas needed to do was adjust it so Obi-Wan and Qui Gon not be Master/student but rather two Jedi Knights sent out to handle the situation.
Also wanted to set up like you saw in the opening scene or at least how I hope it came off by showing Obi-Wan and Anakin being friends. Something in the prequel films we did not really get at all.
They spent most of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith apart rather than really interacting together.
I decided to do an opening crawl the closest I could get to the actual films and while the crawls in the films have certain important words all in caps to highlight their importance, I didn't like the way it came out, so it got scrapped.
Oh, by the way, there is no Jar Jar Blinks so no worries for him showing up.
Until next time