He neglected his connection to the force after what happened. It’s implied by the scene where he uses the force with Leia after some reluctance and much effort.
The old Obi-Wan wouldn’t hesitate or have trouble using the force.
I'm talking about the officers; captains and such. People high enough to know the office politics, that Anakin had the ear of the Chancellor.
For anyone in a senior role in the GAR, it wouldn't be surprising that Anakin sides with Palpatine, and that naturally the 501st serve Vader because they've always been his unit even when he was Anakin Skywalker.
And if enough of THEM know, then it becomes common knowledge by dint of gossip.
Define common knowledge.
Tarkin, Yularen, and Motti know. For that matter, all the officers who served in the GAR probably know.
But why doesn't Kenobi know he's alive after 10 years?
Denial. Flying high on copium.
I wish the jedi master Kenobi wasn't carrying on high on copium
He neglected his connection to the force after what happened. It’s implied by the scene where he uses the force with Leia after some reluctance and much effort.
The old Obi-Wan wouldn’t hesitate or have trouble using the force.
The GAR veterans would all know the significance of the 501st.
In the same sort of way that EVERYONE in the 1950's would know who Tony McAuliffe was.
Guys I think this vader guy is actualĺy general skywalker
It can't be, he's much taller than skywalker
Maybe he got some surgery to be taller
How insecure you have to be to do that?
vader seething
I'm talking about the officers; captains and such. People high enough to know the office politics, that Anakin had the ear of the Chancellor.
For anyone in a senior role in the GAR, it wouldn't be surprising that Anakin sides with Palpatine, and that naturally the 501st serve Vader because they've always been his unit even when he was Anakin Skywalker.
And if enough of THEM know, then it becomes common knowledge by dint of gossip.