Darth Vader is the central antagonist in George Lucas' original <i>Star Wars</i> trilogy and the final prequel installment, <i>Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith</i>. The original trilogy depicts Darth Vader as a fearsome cyborg who acts as the supreme commander of the brutal Galactic Empire. Throughout the films, Vader oppresses the galaxy and hunts down the members of the Rebel Alliance in the service of his master, Emperor Palpatine.