In the world of fiction, where inspirations often transcend boundaries, the possible connection between Omen and Star Wars iconic villain Darth Vader has piqued fan curiosity. These two shrouded characters, while belonging to entirely different universes, share a grim personality, mysterious and tragic pasts, and a fondness for darkness. With so many similarities, Valorant fans often wonder whether Omen is somehow connected to Darth Vader. Is he?
Was Omen Inspired By Darth Vader?
As far as we know, Riot Games has not provided any official statements or hints suggesting any connection between Omen and Darth Vader. However, while this discussion remains speculative at best, it shouldn’t stop us from exploring the parallels between the lives of these two anguished characters, as they have more in common than just a passing resemblance.
How Are Omen And Darth Vader Similar?
Darth Vader’s mechanical voice, coupled with the unforgiving attitude, creates an intimidating figure and serves as a testament to his complete embrace of the dark side of the Force. In parallel, Omen’s depressive and cynical persona presents a character unable to find any solace in joy or laughter, much like Vader.
Both characters also share the scars of loss. For Darth Vader, it’s the loss of his former self as Anakin Skywalker, his wife Padmé, and his Jedi brethren. Likewise, Omen has been stripped of his human body, condemned to exist in a “wraith-like” state, eternally plagued by questions about his past and the identity he once possessed.
This amnesic curse can be blamed for Omen’s inclination towards darkness, as it has led him to believe that he can regain his memories by killing the enemy team. Similarly, this inner turmoil can be found in Vader as well, as he is driven by the conviction that a brutal conquest of the entire galaxy would fill the void left by his past.
Nevertheless, while The Dark Lord’s story has cemented its legendary status in the annals of pop culture, the events that led to Omen being forever trapped in a loosely tethered body remain an unexplained mystery.
What Happened To Omen In Valorant?
Although Riot Games has never formally explained Omen’s backstory, players have been able to stitch up a couple of theories based on his voice line interactions with other agents.
The most commonly accepted theory ties Omen’s past with Viper and Sage, who all once worked together as scientists for Kingdom, conducting experiments on Radianite. One of these experiments being performed by Viper went terribly wrong, resulting in the death of an unknown human. In a desperate bid to undo her mistake, Viper implored Sage to use her powers to resurrect her colleague. However, due to reasons unknown, the deceased scientist didn’t come back to life as expected but instead emerged as the ghastly figure we now recognize as Omen.
It’s speculated that Sage’s failure to bring back the scientist might not be because of her lack of experience at that stage but rather from the barely understood intricacies of Radianite and its effect on Radiants that Riot Games will hopefully unveil in the future.
Conclusion
Omen’s tragic backstory, without a doubt, shares uncanny parallels with that of Darth Vader’s, both being condemned to live in their current states due to the actions of trusted friends. If you are curious about the lives and stories of other Agents, make sure to check out similar articles on our Valorant page.