This man lives his life as Darth Vader - and the photos are incredible

Meet Darth Mykolaiovych Vader.

Vader lives in Odessa, Ukraine.

And yes, Darth Mykolaiovych Vader is his legal name.

Vader made headlines earlier this fall when he ran for mayor.

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True to 'Star Wars' form, his supporters dressed as stormtroopers.

Unfortunately, he didn't win the election.

He came in 15th out of 42 candidates.

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Though Vader says he hasn't given up his political ambitions.

More than 25,000 people signed an online petition to make him Prime Minister of Ukraine.

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"One plan is to oust [Prime Minister Arseny] Yatseniuk and put me, Darth Vader, on the throne as prime minister," Vader told Reuters.

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Vader, and his iconic black costume, are a regular sight around Odessa.

People have grown accustomed to seeing the Sith Lord out and about.

Here he is at his home, where Vader lives with his wife and kids.

Like any good villain, Vader has a number of hobbies.

He enjoys embroidery.

And walking his dog.

One thing is for sure.

The Force is strong with this one.