![]() The apparatus of Vader's mask was designed to support his breathing. Vader had four artificial limbs as a result of his injuries on Mustafar and at the hand of Dooku on Geonosis. The armor had ten protective layers, each made of very strong alloy that could protect Vader from some explosions and weapons. Vader was, however, able to overcome this restriction through the Force. The suit's functions were linked to doctor Cylo's personal controller which he kept in his person at all times as a last-ditch contingency with the click of a button, all of the armor's cybernetics could be deactivated, bringing Vader to his knees under their sheer weight. Without these, Vader could not use his cybernetics. The helmet, which was created using an alloy of durasteel, plasteel, and obsidian, created Vader's menacing growl due to his natural voice being very weak from vocal-cord damage, and contained neural needles that painfully connected with the top of Vader's skull and spine, to form one interconnected unit. In addition to its life-support functions, the Sith Lord's helmet contributed to giving him a frightening appearance, and could be removed to use a feeding tube in his private chamber due to his inability to eat normally. The suit could also withstand technopathy from Eternal Rur. Vader could however use the Force to manipulate external conditions around him to form an environment he could comfortably operate in and even deactivate his breathing apparatus to approach a target stealthily, although the process greatly weakened him if prolonged. The armor's belt and chest plate held the controls for the life support system, ensuring that Vader's body received enough oxygen, nutrients, and medicine through this system, Vader could endure nearly any environment, including the vacuum of space and the depths of the sea, although the suit's on board oxygen reserves wouldn't last for long and the suit was prone to rupturing if exposed to a strong enough external pressure. In addition to keeping Darth Vader alive, his armor also served to inspire fear.ĭarth Vader's armor was made of materials including obsidian, plasteel, durasteel, and plastoid although its design inspired fear and symbolized the strength of the Galactic Empire, it was also critical to Vader's survival after his defeat on Mustafar. Few realized its true function, as they were too fearful to see beyond its grim visage." ―Darth Sidious ![]() " The mask operated in tandem with his armor to regulate his breathing, facilitate his speech, and protect his body from harmful contaminants.
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