The Non-Canon Expert looks at how Darth Vader interpreted the decision of the Jedi High Council to deny the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker the rank of Master, explaining why Darth Vader saw this decision by the Jedi Order as forcing him to join the Sith. This is a Legends story for Darth Vader with information found within the Legends novels «Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader,» the Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith novelization, «Star Wars: Darth Plagueis,» and «Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader.»