Star Wars: The Force Awakens full trailer will premiere on MNF (10/19)

Kylo Ren is the new Darth Maul. Merely an apprentice. Luke is the new main villain.

What most people don't realize is that the Emperor succeeded in turning Luke in ROTJ. Darth Vader caused Luke to attack out of hate and anger in the guise of protecting the identity of his sister, and when Luke saw what he did to his father, he realized the power of the dark side, turned and lied to the Emperor about not succumbing.

The Emperor realized his mistake too late, stopped taunting and tried to kill Luke fearing Luke was too powerful. Luke tricked his father into killing the Emperor for him, eliminating all competition for power in the galaxy.

I'm calling it now. Daisy is his daughter, and will eventually kill Kylo and the next 2 movies will be hunting down her father, Luke.