The year 22 BBY proved crucial for Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One destined to bring balance to the Force. His secret marriage to Padmé Amidala, conducted on Naboo following the Battle of Geonosis, represented both the fulfillment of his personal desires and the beginning of his path toward darkness. This violation of Jedi doctrine created a secret that would haunt him throughout the war and contribute to his eventual fall.
Anakin's promotion to Jedi Knight, while recognizing his exceptional abilities and heroism at Geonosis, also thrust him into greater responsibility and danger. His assignment of Ahsoka Tano as his Padawan created a bond that would profoundly affect both master and apprentice, while his growing reputation as a hero of the Republic increased the pressure and expectations placed upon him.
The loss of his hand in combat with Count Dooku served as both a physical and symbolic wound - a reminder of his vulnerability and the price of power. His cybernetic replacement would serve as a constant reminder of the war's cost and foreshadow the greater physical and spiritual transformations to come.