Unsurprisingly, the exclusive Star Wars deal that Namco Bandai lined up with LucasArts is extending beyond the bounds of Yoda and Darth Vader, as the company today announced that Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice will debut as a playable character in Soulcalibur IV.

“We are honored to be debuting Lord Vader’s Secret Apprentice in Soulcalibur IV,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “The Secret Apprentice adds to the depth and excitement the Soulcalibur franchise is known to deliver; proving to be another formidable opponent in the quest to obtain the mighty Soul swords.”

For those not clued in on the latest Star Wars revelations, the Secret Apprentice is set to appear in LucasArts’ forthcoming title The Force Unleashed, which is slated for a September 16 release on nearly every platform under the sun. Soulcalibur IV, on the other hand, hits retailers July 29 for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Screenshots showcasing the unnamed apprentice fellow in action can be found after the jump.

Soulcalibur IV Screenshots

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