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Many years ago, an ancient civilization flourished until an evil force rose up and vanquished its ancient protectors, wielders of the light side of the mystic force in the universe, aided by one of their order who'd been seduced by the powers of the dark side of the mystic force and then betrayed and destroyed them.
In the present day, the traitor, now clad in black armour, helmet, face mask and faux leather gloves, with a flowing cloak and speaking in a deep voice, squares off with a bearded survivor garbed in brown robes from the order's glory days and strikes him down while the latter has an impassive look on his face, as his pupil, a modern day member of the order, watches on helplessly.
This pupil battles the traitor, who is revealed to be his father, and cannot accept this fact since he has always been told that his father died when he was young. His father then tries to seduce him to the dark side, but fails.
Later, the traitor watches helplessly by the side as his master battles and defeats his son, and zaps him with dark lightning-like energies emanating from his fingertips. Just before the master delivers the finishing blow, the son, writhing in pain, appeals to his father, who rushes in and defeats his master, suffering fatal wounds in the process.
As he lies dying in his son's arms, the traitor, now redeemed, has his mask removed by his son, exchanges some heartfelt words and departs to join the spirits of those he betrayed so long ago, who have returned to witness his redemption.
The story of Star Wars, or Gosei Sentai Dairanger Episodes 7-8? :0
Look familiar?
Darth Vader would not have looked out of place in this.
The Glove of Tetsumenpi Chouryou
Flowing cloak
Master Kaku gets slashed. Note the impassive look. Note also the beard and brown garb.
Ryou writhing in agony
Force Lightning!
But the Emperor can't breathe fire.
An impassioned plea
Ryou cradles his father
Ryou removes his father's mask
The apparitions visit the redeemed traitor
Corresponding screenshots from Star Wars may be found here.
