Could Yoda Unleash His True Potential as a Sith Lord?

In the Star Wars universe, the idea of a Jedi becoming a Sith Lord has always been a fascinating concept. Particularly, the character of Yoda, a revered Jedi Grand Master, poses an interesting inquiry: would he be nearly unstoppable if he embraced the Dark Side?

Nearly Unstoppable!

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In the Soul Calibur Yoda profile, he is deemed to have 20,000 Midi-Chlorians, which is significantly higher than Darth Sidious. But is this enough to surpass the Dark Lord?

Yoda’s Potential as a Sith Lord

The narrative of Yoda's contact with the Dark Side in Dark Rendezvous depicts a terrifying transformation:

"At this moment Yoda turned, and Dooku gasped. Whether it was the play of the holomonitors beaming their views of bleak space and distant battles or some other trick of the light, Yodas face was deeply hidden in the shadows and for one terrible instant he looked exactly like Darth Sidious. Or rather it was Yoda as he might have been or could yet become: a Yoda gone rotten, a Yoda whose awesome powers had been utterly unleashed by his connection to the dark side. p>Star Wars: Dark Rendezvous

This scene suggests that even a partially transformed Yoda is highly formidable. Dooku, who is portrayed as powerful, even surpassing Darth Sidious by the end of the war, implies that Yoda could become even more powerful if fully corrupted.

The Limitations of Dark Side Power

While a Dark Side-infused Yoda would be nearly unbeatable, it is not the pinnacle absolute power. According to George Lucas, the title of the ultimate force of the Sith belongs to Darth Vader through his Knightfall transformation:

"You have to be either Mace or Yoda to compete with the Emperor."

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In Darth Vader, the Force bond between Anakin and Palpatine enhances his power significantly. This is especially evident in his ability to overthrow the Chancellor, thereby demonstrating the superiority he attains after his transformation.

A Closer Look at Darth Vader

When Anakin became Darth Vader, he became a much more lethal and powerful Force user. His raw power and the infinite vessel through which he channels the Force makes him more deadly than his Master Palpatine. In the ultimate conflict with the Emperor, he is able to overcome any mental hindrance and even kills the Emperor:

"With his new power he could overthrow the Chancellor. He and Padmé drew back. Everything Obi-Wan had said was true."

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Obi-Wan’s statement here emphasizes the sheer power and threat that Darth Vader presents, making him the ultimate embodiment of the Jedi's greatest fear.

Conclusion

While a fully imbued Dark Side Yoda would be nearly unstoppable, it is clear that Darth Vader holds the title of the pinnacle absolute power in the Sith hierarchy. His transformation and subsequent power are a testament to the transformative nature of the Dark Side and the extreme power it can unlock.

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