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Anakin Starkiller said:

I don’t see what’s wrong with Obi-Wan lying about that given the circumstances.

It’s just convoluted.

It’s been a while since I last shared my personal Star Wars Canon with my old account, and my perspective has evolved since then. Currently, my Canon consists of three distinct timelines:

1. First Timeline: This timeline includes the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, and the entire Expanded Universe published between 1991 and 2014. However, it excludes the post-NJO novels, Dark Empire II, Empire’s Ens, the Crimson Empire Trilogy, The Force Unleashed II, the 2008 Clone Wars TV series, and any related comics or novels. Essentially, this timeline aligns with the one I previously shared with my old account here.
2. Second Timeline: This timeline closely resembles the first, but omits The Old Republic MMO and its tie-in novels. Consequently, Revan’s turn to the Dark Side is explained solely through Kreia’s perspective — he made the choice himself rather than being manipulated by Vitiate.
3. Third Timeline: Like the first timeline, this one excludes the post-NJO novels and The Force Unleashed II. However, in this version, the Chosen One is not a singular figure (Anakin) but rather the Skywalker family as a whole. This reinterpretation of the Prophecy allows the Sith to return after Anakin’s death without contradicting its terms, paving the way for Dark Empire II, Empire’s End, the Crimson Empire Trilogy, and the Legacy comics to take place.

I’ve also considered creating a fourth timeline centered on the pre-1999 Expanded Universe and a reimagined version of the Prequel Trilogy. However, I’m deeply attached to the Prequels and find it difficult to fully replace them.

I was thinking about TLJ, and I’ve come to the conclusion that TLJ Luke would have been accepted more by the fans if he didn’t die at the end of the movie. He could have survived, helped Rey fight Kylo in Episode IX (no Palpatine) and helped Ray rebuild the Jedi Order in a more liberal way, similar to what he did in Legends. It would have been a nice conclusion for the Trilogy, and people probably wouldn’t hate TLJ so much. Yes, it would still be considered the AOTC of the Sequel Trilogy, but people would hate it less if Luke survived.

I would like to have a link when all this work is finished. However…

Would like to cut Yoda from Prequels altogether. Maybe some work, but the right thing i think. Preserves ESB, and he’s too old to realistically fight. Plus the Cgi doesn’t match puppet yoda. Its better that he’s something older and mysterious, who Obi goes to after the fall of the Jedi for help.

I don’t think you should cut Yoda. Maybe you could avoid making him fight, but I don’t think you should cut him altogether. I mean, in Empire Strikes Back Yoda himself says that Luke’s father (Anakin) was a powerful Jedi. How could he realistically know that, if he had never met Anakin and had never been present in the Prequels? So, again, if you want you can delete all the fighting scenes that include Yoda, but I don’t think you should cut him entirely from the Trilogy.

Try to remove Padame becoming a Senator, and have her remain a Queen. So Princess Leiah makes sense.

I don’t think leaving Padmé as a Senator makes it inconsistent that Leia is a Princess. I mean, yeah, she’s the Princess of Alderaan, but she was adopted by the Organa family, her title has nothing to do with her original family. She’s Princess Organa, not Princess Skywalker, nor Princess Amidala. Besides, leaving Padmé as Queen would not change anything, since she’s the Queen of Naboo, not the Queen of Alderaan.

I hate the post-1999 EU Jedi with every all of myself.

As far as the Prequels are concerned, I think that, given time, we would get an alternate take on the Prequel Trilogy and Anakin Skywalker’s story after the conclusion of the New Jedi Order series, as to not complicate things lore-wise during production. Once that’s wrapped up, I believe that’s when authors and other executives will turn their attention to create a project dedicated to telling the full story of the Clone Wars, the fall of the Republic, and Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader. It would be like the Clone Wars Multimedia Project, but it starts at the very beginning of the alternate PT’s story and goes from there, expanding Anakin and Obi-Wan’s characters while introducing new characters that are connected with already-established material. I believe the Clone Wars here would follow something along the lines of Timothy Zahn’s envisioned version of the Clone Wars, while taking some artistic liberties of cut content from decades prior (such as the scrapped Kenner toy-line with Atha Prime). We would see Republic soldiers against enemy cloned warriors in a war that would last for many years, devastating the galaxy and whittling the Jedi Knights’ numbers over time. Whether or not the Jedi are destroyed during or after the war’s conclusion is up in the air, along with how quickly the Republic transformed into the Empire. The authors would probably try to focus on what the films set up first with backstories (Anakin and Owen’s brotherhood, Obi-Wan convincing Anakin to leave Tatooine to fight in the war, etc.) and then the rest is filled in with EU stories (some of which are quickly rectified to avoid continuity problems). Plus, the Jedi would be allowed to marry and have families; in fact, I reckon we could see some GoT-style conflict between Jedi dynasties and their views on the Force, Clone Wars, etc. It could even pave the way for a Jedi civil war but set in the Clone Wars era, with the survivors later hooking up with Palpatine’s Inquisitors or going into hiding

As far as the NJO is concerned, had Lucas decided to give the keys of the franchise over to EU authors, I believe Star by Star wouldn’t have killed off Anakin Solo and things would progress from there. The Solo Kids would reunite and lead the charge to retake Coruscant from the Yuuzhan Vong, each sibling goes off on their own path to find their calling (Anakin to become Luke’s successor, Jacen to explore the mysteries of the Force, and Jaina to continue being the “Sword of the Jedi”) and the post-Endor stuff would conclude there. If not, then it would probably focus more on the recovery aspect of the galaxy following the war’s end or Jacen’s journey to learning about the Force while Anakin and Jaina deal with some small crisis back in their galaxy. Without the PT films, most of the stuff the post-NJO had to work off of (Dark Nest with the Padme subplot, LOTF with the Mando shit, and Legacy comics with Krayt’s backstory) would result in a massive change and/or overhaul of plans following this.

As far as the post-Tales of the Jedi Old Republic is concerned, I think that without the PT films, KOTOR’s aesthetic would follow more of what we see in TOTJ. I think the story would remain the same, however, regarding Revan and Malak. SWTOR would also have the aesthetic change thing, and the Bane books would remain the same. However, I think that the Darth title would have been introduced in the Bane books themselves, as well as the rule to have a red lightsaber. But before the Bane books, I think the Sith would have been depicted the same way they’re depicted in TOTJ.

Overall, I think this would be a better universe for Star Wars as a whole, as the fandom would be more united. Instead of having OT fans against PT fans against ST fans against EU fans against Canon fans, we would only have film purists against those who accept both the films and the EU. And that’s it. There wouldn’t be as much division as there is today.

Interstellar is overrated.

Am I the only one who likes the idea of a consistent Canon? Lol.

And I utterly and completely loathe the Padme character, both in how she’s written and performed.

I don’t share your opinion. I love Padmé the way she is. In fact, in my Prequel rewrite she’s basically the same character, I don’t change anything about her.

In my opinion, George Lucas should never have done the Prequel Trilogy, and he should have gave the responsibility of writing the Prequel story to the Expanded Universe authors from the 90s and 2000s. Instead of having a Prequel Trilogy, I would have liked the entire Clone Wars and Anakin’s fall to be developed in a very long comic series, like Tales of the Jedi but even longer. Like, I would have loved to see Lucas abandoning his plans for making the Prequels in 1996/1997, and giving Tom Veitch the task of writing a long comic series to tell Anakin’s fall and his adventures during the Clone Wars. This way, we could have had both Tales of the Jedi and a long Prequel comic series. I would have still liked the current Prequel actors to serve as models for the appearance of the characters, though. So, Hayden Christensen would still be Anakin, Natalie Portman would still be Anakin’s wife/girlfriend, and Ewan McGregor would still be Obi-Wan.

The Big Bang Theory is overrated as fuck. I mean, I like the first three seasons, but after the third season the show becomes bad, in my opinion. Ever since they decided to give Sheldon a girlfriend, the show became bad. I can kinda accept Howard having a girlfriend, and I think Penny and Leonard are cute in the first three seasons. But then they introduced Amy, and I really can’t stand it after that. I liked it when the jokes where mostly about science and science fiction, not about couples, marriage, sex and the usual bulshit.

When we will have the technology to replace all the original voices with artificially created voices that sound exactly like those of the original actors (and thus basically redoubing all the dialogue), then I would like to bring these radical changes to the plot of the Trilogy:

• Making attachment partially accepted by the Jedi, thus turning Anakin and Padmé’s relationship into something public, of which everyone is aware.
• Changing the reasons behind Anakin’s fall to the Dark Side.
• During the fight on Mustafar, let Obi-Wan try to bring Anakin back.
• Making the dialogue more consistent with the Original Trilogy (Anakin wanting to give is son his lightsaber, etc).

The Origins and Expansion of Humanity in the Universe

Around 7 billion years ago, the Milky Way Galaxy was a vast, lifeless expanse. Despite the presence of countless habitable planets, no intelligent life had emerged anywhere. However, on a distant Earth-like planet on the opposite side of the Milky Way, the first intelligent beings — Humans — evolved. These “Original Humans” were the pioneers of life, the only intelligent species in the Galaxy. After developing advanced technology and exploring the Galaxy, the Original Humans realized their unique position as the sole intelligent life form. Faced with this knowledge, they embarked on an ambitious mission: to spread life throughout the Milky Way. They established billions of colonies on habitable worlds and sent out robotic probes containing organic material to seed life on other planets. Over billions of years, the Original Human Race eventually went extinct, but their legacy persisted. The Milky Way Galaxy became populated with countless Human civilizations, each identical in appearance to the Original Humans. One of these civilizations is us — the Humans of Earth. We evolved from the organic material left by one of those ancient robotic probes. Our civilization’s appearance and biology mirror that of the Original Humans because they are our distant ancestors.

The 27th Century and the Human Powers of the Milky Way Galaxy

By the 27th century, Earth’s Human Race has discovered many other Human civilizations spread across the Milky Way Galaxy. These civilizations, though identical in appearance, have diverged culturally, politically, and religiously. Some are engaged in conflicts over power and resources, while others dispute over their perceived closeness to the Original Humans. These are the four primary Human interstellar powers in the Milky Way:

1. The Terran Federation: The Terran Federation is an Interstellar Federal Republic that originated on Earth. It encompasses Earth, its colonies within the Solar System, and numerous Human civilizations from nearby star systems that have voluntarily joined the Federation. In this universe, the Nemesis theory was revealed to be correct: the Sun is orbited by a brown dwarf star, which in turn has a habitable planet colonized by Earth’s Humans in the late 2100s. This planet, along with colonies on Mars, the Moon, Venus, and others, forms part of the Federation. With a population spread across 5,000 planets, the Federation’s political and administrative capital is located in Rome. The Federation is a diverse and democratic society, emphasizing cooperation and technological advancement.
2. The Alcobata Empire: The Alcobata Empire is an authoritarian military dictatorship rooted in the star system of Theta Persei in the constellation Perseus. This civilization is characterized by its aggressive militarism, conquest-driven ethos, and extreme xenophobia. Historically, the Alcobata conducted dangerous bacteriological warfare experiments, which resulted in their entire population becoming infertile. In order to sustain their Empire, they resort to kidnapping individuals from other Human civilizations, erasing their memories, and brainwashing them into becoming new citizens of the Empire. The Alcobata Empire, known for its isolationist policies and hostile demeanor, controls around 1,000 planets and operates under a strict, militarized regime.
3. The Karistus Community: The Karistus Community is a civilization with an economic and political system that resembles State Socialism. Originating from the planet Kepler 442b in the constellation Lyra, the Karistus faced near-annihilation after a devastating war with the Alcobata Empire. Forced to abandon their home planet, they migrated to the Hyades star cluster, where they established a classless and hyper-technological Socialist society. Although the Karistus Community prefers to remain neutral in interstellar conflicts, it maintains a strong relationship with the Terran Federation. Their society is focused on collective welfare and technological innovation, and they govern a network of planets within the Hyades.
4. The Zeta Theocracy: The Zeta Theocracy is a theocratic civilization originating from the double star system of Zeta Reticuli. They worship the Original Human Race as divine beings and believe themselves to be the direct descendants of the first colony established by the Original Humans billions of years ago. This belief fuels their conviction of superiority over all other Human civilizations in the Galaxy. The Zeta Theocracy is highly expansionist, seeking to unite the entire galaxy under their rule. Recently, they have ended a long-standing war with the Alcobata Empire and are now engaged in a Cold War with the Terran Federation. The Zeta Theocracy governs over 6,000 planets, ruled by a religious elite who impose strict control over their vast domain.

The Mysteries of the Original Human Legacy

While the existence of the Original Humans is a well-accepted fact, much about their civilization and ultimate extinction remains shrouded in mystery. Archaeologists, historians, and scientists from various Human civilizations across the Milky Way are dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the Original Humans. Their ruins, scattered across countless planets, are often seen as sacred sites, and their advanced technologies continue to baffle even the most advanced modern scientists. The Original Humans left behind a plethora of artifacts and technologies that hint at their incredible advancements. These relics range from colossal structures on remote planets to highly sophisticated devices capable of manipulating energy and matter in ways that modern science can scarcely comprehend. Many Human civilizations view these relics with reverence, while others seek to unlock their secrets to gain a technological edge. Some notable relics include:

1. The Gates of Solaris: A massive ring-like structure found on a planet orbiting a distant star. Believed to be a portal or teleportation device, its operation remains a mystery. Numerous expeditions have attempted to activate it, but none have succeeded.
2. The Cradle of Genesis: An underground facility on an uncharted planet, filled with advanced genetic engineering equipment. It is thought to be where the Original Humans first developed the technology to seed life across the universe.
3. The Star Forge: An immense space station capable of constructing entire fleets of starships. It is heavily guarded by automated defense systems and has become the focal point of many conflicts among Human civilizations seeking its power.

The Schism

Millions of years ago, a major event known as the Schism fragmented the Original Human Empire. This event, whose causes are still debated, led to the dispersion of the Original Humans across the Galaxy. Some factions of the Original Humans became more insular and isolated, while others continued to spread and colonize. The differing ideologies and philosophies resulting from the Schism have influenced the diverse cultures and political systems seen in Human civilizations today.

The Enigma of the Great Extinction

The extinction of the Original Humans is one of the universe’s greatest mysteries. Various theories abound:

1. Technological Overreach: Some believe that the Original Humans’ relentless pursuit of advanced technology led to their downfall, possibly through an artificial intelligence uprising or a catastrophic experiment.
2. Cosmic Catastrophe: Another theory posits that a massive cosmic event, such as a supernova or gamma-ray burst, wiped out their central civilization, leaving their colonies scattered and isolated.
3. Self-Destructive War: A darker hypothesis suggests that internal conflicts, possibly related to the Great Schism, escalated into a war that annihilated their civilization.
4. Ascension or Transcendence: A more speculative theory is that the Original Humans evolved to a higher plane of existence, leaving the material universe behind. Proponents of this idea often cite strange, seemingly supernatural phenomena encountered near ancient relics.

The Search for the Directive

A legend persists among many Human civilizations about the Directive — an ultimate set of instructions or a guiding philosophy left by the Original Humans. It is said to contain the secrets of the universe and the key to achieving true unity and peace among all Human civilizations. Scholars and adventurers tirelessly search for clues, hidden in ancient texts and relics, hoping to uncover the Prime Directive and fulfill the legacy of the Original Humans.

Just my personal opinion, I don’t expect you guys to share it:

Episode I: Attempt on Padmé’s life. Obi-Wan is tasked with finding out who the killer is, and Anakin is tasked with escorting Padmé to Naboo. The Jedi are free to have romantic relationships, so Anakin and Padmé are free to be in love. Obi-Wan’s investigative plot is the same as in Attack of the Clones, but with more clarity (the Syfo-Dias plot is explained better). The Clone Wars begin, and Anakin, though initially uncertain, is convinced that the war will end very soon. But before leaving to fight, he and Padmé get engaged officially (no marriage, just a normal engagement).

Episode II: Anakin has a traumatic experience during one of the battles, similar to what he experienced on Jabiim in the “Star Wars: Republic” comics. This traumatic experience leds him to become increasingly desperate and to want to stop the war at any cost. He also begins to think that the Jedi are not efficient enough and that their rules will never allow the Republic to win the war and the chaos to end.

Episode III: Padmé is pregnant. More war PTSD for Anakin. Padmé tries to comfort him as much as she can, but it doesn’t work. Palpatine seduces him and tells him that embracing the Dark Side is the solution to stop the war, to restore order and peace. So, Anakin falls to the Dark Side, then we have Order 66, the duel on Mustafar (Obi-Wan tries to bring Anakin back, though), and Padmé dies after giving birth because of the injuries Anakin gives her on Mustafar.

AND YES, YODA IS PRESENT.

Sometimes I feel the Star Wars universe is unnecessarily big and confused, and that it contains a disproportionate amount of material, although there’s no need to. If I were George Lucas, this is the way I would have organized the Star Wars universe from the beginning:

• A “Down of the Jedi” style long comic series to explore the birth of the Jedi and the Republic.
• A “Tales of the Jedi” style comic series to explore the birth of the Sith and the Great War between the Jedi and the Sith, which leed to the Sith “extinction” at Russan.
• A trilogy of comics to explore Darth Bane’s story.
• A “Star Wars: Republic” style long comic series to explore the whole Prequel Era, the Clone Wars and Anakin’s fall. No Prequel films, everything Is made in comics.
• A “Star Wars: Dark Times” style comic series to explore the Dark Times.
• The Original Trilogy.
• A “Tales of the Jedi” style long comic series to explore the post-ROTJ period, at least until the definitive defeat of the Empire.

That’s it. This way, there wouldn’t be too much material, the universe outside of the movies wouldn’t be so big, and perhaps people would be less confused.

I want to propose a thought experiment.

Let’s suppose for a moment that, instead of erasing all the old EU, Disney decided to delete only the books set after the Young Jedi Knights series, deciding to rewrite everything that come after it and to set the Sequel Trilogy after the YJK series.

Given this premise, how do you think an alternative post-YJK Sequel Trilogy could have been developed without the Yuuzhan Vong, Darth Caedus, Abeloth, the Lost Tribe of the Sith, etc? What ideas could they have used?

Let’s talk about it!

Since I don’t like the way the Jedi are portrayed in Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy, then I don’t accept the Old Republic Era the way it was made in the post-1999 EU either, because the Jedi from the modern Old Republic Era are nothing but a copy and paste of Lucas’ Prequel Jedi. So, I created my own head-canon for the Old Republic Era, which rewrites a lot of stuff.
These are the major events:

• The Tales of the Jedi comics happen. After the end of the comics, there are several millennia of peace and prosperity in the Republic, until 2000 BBY.
• In 2000 BBY the Mandalorian Wars take place. The reasons of why the Mandalorian Wars happen are the same reasons of why they happened in the original Knights of the Old Republic lore, before The Old Republic MMO retconned everything. The major events of the Mandalorian Wars are the same that are described in the Knights of the Old Republic comics. However, Cassus Fett is replaced with a new character, as my Old Republic head-canon (just like my Prequel rewrite) respects Boba Fett’s pre-Prequel backstory, and so the Fett family doesn’t exist as such.
• After the end of the Mandalorian Wars, Revan and Malak fall to the Dark Side, revive the Sith cult and unleash the Jedi Civil War. The following events are similar to those described in the first Knights of the Old Republic game. However, the Jedi are more similar to the Jedi from the Tales of the Jedi comics, and look nothing like the Jedi from Lucas’ Prequels. Apart from this, Revan and Malak’s story is similar to what’s depicted in the first KOTOR. So, we still have Bastila and the other characters, Malak is still defeated, Revan is still redeemed, etc.
• After Revan’s redemption, the Republic continues to fight against the remnants of the New Sith Empire founded by Revan. The war goes on until 1000 BBY, when the Sith are definitively defeated in the Battle of Russan. However, a Sith survived the battle, and this Sith is Bane. So, after the defeat of the old Sith, Bane created the Rule of Two, established the use of the Darth title (which didn’t exist before him) and also established the red lightsaber rule for the Sith.

So, in my head-canon Palpatine and Vader are still Sith, but the Darth title and the red lightsaber rule were born with Bane. They didn’t exist before. Also, the Jedi Civil War and the New Sith Wars are merged into one single conflict.

Here are my opinions about UFOs and related topics:

1. Although the vast majority of UFO sightings can be explained by ordinary causes, there is a small percentage of cases that remain unexplained even after serious investigation. The most reasonable explanation for these specific cases is that they involve spacecraft from other planets.
2. Based on the variety of UFO shapes, as well as the different types of beings reported near landed UFOs by witnesses, it is reasonable to conclude that multiple alien species are visiting Earth. Each species operates its own kind of craft.
3. Since there is no evidence of hostile actions against humans, the best explanation for alien visitation to Earth is that the aliens are here with the goal of monitoring humanity and studying its long-term development.
4. The Roswell incident was the genuine crash of an extraterrestrial craft, but it was the only one of its kind. All other alleged UFO crashes — such as the ones claimed to have occurred in Aztec, Kingman, or Kecksburg — have plausible terrestrial explanations.
5. Although alien bodies were found at the Roswell crash site, none of the occupants of the craft survived the crash. Stories about live aliens being interrogated or kept in secret facilities are part of the disinformation surrounding the event and lack credible evidence.
6. The U.S. military-industrial complex has attempted to reverse-engineer the alien technology acquired through the Roswell incident, but the reverse engineering has been unsuccessful so far. The technology involved was so advanced that they were unable to understand its functioning and could not replicate it.
7. Alien abductions are an Earth-based phenomenon. The vast majority of abduction experiences can be explained through psychological mechanisms such as sleep paralysis, false memory formation, or cultural influence. The remaining percentage of reports can be plausibly attributed to covert human experimentation involving mind-control technologies, similar to those studied in the MK-Ultra program.
8. Cattle mutilations are an Earth-based phenomenon. The vast majority of cattle mutilations are caused by natural processes such as predation, disease, or environmental factors like insect activity. The remaining fraction of cases may involve covert human experimentation, possibly for biological or environmental monitoring purposes.
9. There are no alien bases hidden beneath the Earth or under the oceans. Stories about underground alien installations in places like Dulce, New Mexico, or underwater alien structures in remote parts of the ocean are based on hearsay or deliberate hoaxes. No verifiable evidence has ever been presented to support the existence of such facilities.
10. There has never been any credible contactee. None of those who have claimed to be in regular contact with aliens from Venus, the Pleiades, Sirius, Arcturus, Lyra, etc., has ever provided credible evidence to support their story.
11. In some cases, during a UFO sighting, witnesses have reported hearing voices in their heads saying things like “We will not harm you” or “Stay where you are.” These cases are not fabrications. However, there is no spiritual or natural component to these interactions. Rather, they are simply the result of advanced alien technology interacting with the human brain. Telepathy is not an intrinsic characteristic of alien biology and has no metaphysical cause; instead, it is enabled through the use of advanced technology.
12. The Ancient Astronaut Theory is incorrect. Ancient civilizations developed entirely on their own, through human ingenuity, observation, and effort. There is no credible evidence that aliens intervened in the construction of ancient monuments or guided the development of early societies.
13. The gods described in mythology were not visitors from space; they were imaginary characters created by humans to explain natural forces. Those who interpret ancient legends as evidence of extraterrestrial intervention in ancient history are simply engaging in retroactive reasoning, projecting contemporary concepts onto ancient cultures.
14. Even though there is no evidence that extraterrestrials established direct contact with ancient human civilizations, it is still plausible that alien visitations took place in the distant past. For example, some of the strange flying objects reported in ancient times — such as the so-called “flaming shields” seen by the Romans — might have actually been extraterrestrial craft. That said, any alien visitation to Earth back then was probably much less frequent and much more discreet compared to what seems to have happened since 1947.
15. Building on this line of thought, it is conceivable that the extinction of the dinosaurs was artificially caused by an extremely powerful alien weapon. According to this idea, the weapon was fired from orbit, and the crater now visible in Mexico — which is commonly believed to be the result of an asteroid impact — might actually be the lasting mark left by that alien strike. This theory is not mine. I came across it online, and even though there is no evidence that it is true, I still find it fascinating and worthy of consideration.

This is a list of all the major changes I would make to the current Prequel Trilogy:

1. The Clone War that is fought during the Trilogy should not be the only Clone War. Before the Prequels, there should be another Clone War, in which the Clone Masters created an Army of Clones and tried to take over the Galaxy, just like the Thrawn Trilogy says. Thus, the First Clone War is the one that was fought against the Clone Masters, while the Second Clone War is the one that was fought against the Separatists and it’s the one that was fought during the Prequel Trilogy, and in which Obi-Wan and Anakin participated. This way, the Clone Wars from the Thrawn Trilogy could be seen as true and there would be no significant contradiction with the pre-1999 EU, but at the same time we could also have a war against the Separatists.
2. Anakin’s discovery, his taking by Obi-Wan and how he joined the Jedi Order should be themes that stay out of the movies, they should be themes for novels and comics set before the Prequel Trilogy, between the two Clone Wars. In the first movie, Anakin should be portrayed as Obi-Wan’s apprentice already. The first movie should be like Attack of the Clones, that is, a movie that serves to establish the beginning of the war (the Second Clone War) and the beginning of Anakin and Padmé’s relationship: the second movie should be like Labyrinth of Evil, that Is, an adventure that is set during the War itself; the third movie should be like the classical Revenge of the Sith, so it should show Anakin’s fall and the birth of the Empire.
3. Anakin and Padmé should meet for the first time in the first movie. They doesn’t marry in the movie, nor for the rest of the Trilogy. Their relationship is not a marriage, but just a normal romantic relationship. Thus, Padmé is not Anakin’s wife, but simply his girlfriend. Furthermore, Padmé should still be the Senator of Naboo, but she should not be the former Queen. Jamilia should be the Queen all along. So, Anakin and Padmé meet each other when he’s 20 and she’s 25.
4. There should be no rule forbidding the Jedi from having attachments, and the Jedi should be free to have romantic relationships. In general, the Jedi from the Prequel Trilogy should be more like the Jedi from the Tales of the Jedi comics. They should be heroes and should value positive feelings and positive relationships. Instead of teaching how to avoid relationships, the Jedi should teach how to have good relationships and should allow falling in love. Thus, Anakin and Padmé’s relationship should be public, and attachment management shouldn’t be the main storyline of the Trilogy, nor the reason of why Anakin falls to the Dark Side. I have nothing against the idea that the Jedi have their vision clouded by the Dark Side, and I’m also not against the idea that they have become a bureaucratized institution that puts itself at the service of corrupt politicians. I mean, I don’t want the Jedi to be portrayed as perfect through the Trilogy, but at the same time I’d like the audience to be able to share their basic philosophy, and I also don’t want them to forbid such a natural thing as falling in love.
5. Anakin doesn’t fall to the Dark Side to try to save Padmé, but simply to try to end the War. Yes, he’s a slightly rebellious and a little stubborn person, but at the same time he’s very peaceful and would not hurt anyone. In spite of this, the War eventually transform and radicalize him. Such a radicalization leeds Anakin to embrace authoritarian ideals as time goes by (he never treats Padmé badly, though). In the end, Anakin ends up getting so sick of all the War and all the suffering that he sees through the Galaxy on a daily bases, that he becomes willing to do anything to put an end to all of it. So, Palpatine reveals himself as the Dark Lord of the Sith who was always behind everything and offers Anakin to join him, to bring order to the Galaxy and stop the War. Anakin eventually accepts, but at the same time he becomes corrupted by the Darkness, to the point that he ends up doing things he never thought he would do, such as killing all the Jedi inside the Temple after the activation of Order 66. Then, he ends up killing Padmé (she dies in childbirth due to the injuries he gave her), and the duel on Mustafar would be the same, so he ends up being burned in lava.
6. I have nothing against the use of the Clones by the Republic, but I think the Separatists should use a Clone Army as well. So, Dooku and Palpatine would orchestrate the creation of the Grand Army of the Republic, but at the same time they would also create a Clone Army for the Confederacy, obviously using two different people to create the Clones. Also, Jango Fett should not exist. The Prequel Trilogy should respect the pre-1999 lore, therefore Boba Fett’s backstory shouldn’t change. So, the Clones used by the Republic are Clones of an important Mandalorian bounty hunter, which is not related to Boba Fett, though.
7. I have nothing against the idea of Yoda using a lightsaber to fight, but I think he should only use the lightsaber once, that is, during the final duel against Darth Sidious in the third movie. That should be the first and last time we see Yoda using his lightsaber in all of the movies.
8. Anakin is not the Chosen One. There should be no Chosen One in general. Anakin should have a biological father and mother like all normal humans, and he should be a normal human without any divine or special connotations. However, Anakin never knew his father, as he died before he was born. After Anakin left Tatooine to become a Jedi, Shmi married again. She married Cliegg Lars and lived with him, Owen and Beru for many years. However, she died before the Prequel Trilogy began, so we never see her. Sometimes Anakin mentions her during the course of the three movies, though, and throughout the trilogy Anakin should visit the Lars family at least once. This way, we have the opportunity to explore the frictions and differences between Owen and Anakin, of which Obi-Wan talks about in Star Wars (1977).

I’m currently planning to rewrite the Prequels by using this main concepts. My Trilogy will be based on the premise that most of the pre-1999 EU is Canon, and Rogue One will be considered Canon as well. If any of you are interested, maybe I could open a specific thread about it…