Great ideas, JamesEightBitStar. As I mentioned in the other thread, 'What did the PT need?' might interest you. People, including myself, have been exchanging our own ideas there for the PT. I'm planning to write my own novels, as are a few others.

I think you're right to keep the bare minimum of characters from the OOT and ditch many of Luca$h's characters from his own PT. I, too, am keen to retain Artoo and Threepio. Shamefully ill used in Luca$h's PT, in my opinion.

Very unusual ideas about the character of Darth Vader! That's one of the most innovative takes on the character I've seen yet!