What happens when Vader goes back in time to stop the future before it can ever happen? Completely AU, with references to the traditional comics and KOTOR. Disregards any of Disney's Star Wars mishaps…

Darth Vader, commander of The Intergalactic Empire's army, stood on the bridge of his flagship, The Executor, overseeing the final stages of his latest and greatest weapon. Sensing the approach of an Imperial officer, the dark lord turned towards him, and silently demanded the reason for the man's intrusion into his personal reverie. The young Coruscanti officer did not fail him.

"Lord Vader! The weapon is almost ready. Within a few hours' time, we can begin our mission…" Pausing, a look of befuddlement passed over they young man's face. "If I may be so bold, M' Lord, what exactly is our mission?"

Even as the words left his mouth, the young man prepared for his rather gruesome end. However, in a completely uncharacteristic moment, Lord Vader simply turned back to his view, leaving the man unscathed. After a moment's pause, Vader spoke.

"To end a war before it has even begun."