Did Vader want to overthrow the emperor?

Yes. After cutting off his hand, Vader tells Luke to join him & complete his training under him. With their combined strength, Vader thought, they would overthrow the Emperor and end the conflict. But Vader wrongly thought Luke wanted the same things as him.

Did Vader stop Luke from killing the emperor?

Vader even tells Luke that Luke is destined to kill the Emperor and then he and Luke can rule the galaxy together. But in Return of the Jedi, Vader doesnt allow Luke to kill the Emperor. Instead goes into a one on one duel to defend the Emperor.

Why did Darth Vader want Luke to join him?

Vader sees his son as a chance to promote himself and his power. Vader’s trying to get Luke to do evil, either to benefit the Emperor (as promised) or to benefit himself. That it would make Luke second-in-command of the galaxy reveals Vader’s priorities — and those he assumes his son might share.

Did the emperor want Luke to replace Vader?

In Star Wars, Emperor Palpatine originally had big plans for Darth Vader. However, there’s a good reason he wanted to discard him in favor of Luke Skywalker. However, despite that effort, Palpatine eventually sought to replace Darth Vader with his son, Luke Skywalker, and there’s a good reason why.

Did Darth Vader plan to betray the Emperor?

As Darth Vader told Luke at the end of the said film, he “can destroy the Emperor,” and if he teams up with him, together, they “can rule the galaxy as father and son.” So, while Darth Vader’s intentions at this point weren’t good since the only reason he wanted to defeat Darth Sidious was so he could take his place as …

What did Darth Vader actually say to Luke?

Despite this iconic exchange occurring in one of the most climactic scenes in movie history, Darth Vader never says, “Luke, I am your father.” In actuality, he says, “No, I am your father.”

Did Vader expect Luke to join the rebellion?

Vader and his Emperor expected Luke to join them or die, but neither happened. Obi-Wan and Yoda thought Luke might cost the Rebellion everything it had fought for, but if not for Luke’s timely arrival with R2, Leia might not have escaped—or been able to rescue Luke from his fall.

Can Luke destroy the Emperor?

“Luke, you can destroy the Emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny! Join me, and together, we can rule the galaxy as father and son! Come with me. It is the only way.”

Why does Darth Vader want to make Luke Skywalker second-in-command?

Vader sees his son as a chance to promote himself and his power. Vader’s trying to get Luke to do evil, either to benefit the Emperor (as promised) or to benefit himself. That it would make Luke second-in-command of the galaxy reveals Vader’s priorities — and those he assumes his son might share.

Why does Vader stay an apprentice instead of being an emperor?

Vader is so close to ruling the galaxy already, but he is subject to a monster he thinks he needs. Without the Emperor, Vader fears he cannot learn to cheat death — so Vader stays an apprentice unless (or until) he outmaneuvers his Master.