I think your viewpoint is naïve about human societies.
Powerful shadowy force user appears outta nowhere as the Emperor's right hand man, who just happens to be a kickass pilot and commands the personal legion of a clone wars hero who also happened to be a powerful force user and kickass pilot who had the Emperor's favor...
I know you think the Imperials are crapouts but come on.
If you didn't notice, they're not too afraid of him prior to ESB. The Empire is, well, an Empire. As long as the likes of Tarkin, Yularen, and Thrawn (and even Xizor) are around, Vader isn't the unchallenged top dog. He may be the emperor's enforcer, but he has peers who also have Palpy's favor. People he can't move against without really good reasons.
Anakin tragically died. Also here's my new apprentice you never seen before, he's called Vader and has a mask and you can never see his face, also anyone who finds out his actual identity is killed because he's very sensitive about that.
Btw there's a recording somewhere of Palpatine telling Anakin his new name, and he didn't bother to delete it immediately so he probably forgot.
I think your viewpoint is naïve about human societies.
Powerful shadowy force user appears outta nowhere as the Emperor's right hand man, who just happens to be a kickass pilot and commands the personal legion of a clone wars hero who also happened to be a powerful force user and kickass pilot who had the Emperor's favor...
I know you think the Imperials are crapouts but come on.
There is a difference. between a strong suspicion that they're the same person and knowing that they are the same person.
Especially when expressing those views will probably get you killed.
If you didn't notice, they're not too afraid of him prior to ESB. The Empire is, well, an Empire. As long as the likes of Tarkin, Yularen, and Thrawn (and even Xizor) are around, Vader isn't the unchallenged top dog. He may be the emperor's enforcer, but he has peers who also have Palpy's favor. People he can't move against without really good reasons.
Well yeah. Some people Vader can't just out and out kill on a whim. But I don't think even though brought up Vader's name to him.
Other than the mercurial temper, piloting skills, force powers, and well known prior history with both the Chancellor and the legion.
Anakin tragically died. Also here's my new apprentice you never seen before, he's called Vader and has a mask and you can never see his face, also anyone who finds out his actual identity is killed because he's very sensitive about that.
Btw there's a recording somewhere of Palpatine telling Anakin his new name, and he didn't bother to delete it immediately so he probably forgot.