Thread:Jester of chaos/@comment-29644557-20170724205005

Hey,

I know "posthumous" is for characters that have influence after death in a non-paranormal way, and "unded" is for those that are paranormal. However, Darth Vader qualifies as "posthumous" as well:


 * His force ghost, though paranormal, does not do anything to continue his influence.


 * He continues to have influence in a non-paranormal way. These influences include:


 * The inspiration for Kylo Ren


 * The memories of Rey (after she touches his old lightsaber)


 * The structure and systems of the First Order resembling the ones under his "rule"


 * The creation of Starkiller Base modeled afterthe Death Star


 * The lingering darkness in the Solo/Skywalker family ("There's too much Vader in him")

All of these things are influences Vader had after death, but he himself did not perform them. His force ghost did not perform them itself, they were done based on his actions in life. Therefore, though he has a ghost, Vaderwould still qualify as posthumous. 