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Sauron would annihilate the pitiful sand-hating skidmark.

Jokes aside, it's actually a good question. In LotR, power isn't about how much of a fighter you are, but your spiritual might. Sauron has far, far more power spiritually, being a literal angel and with a massive army and deadly servants. Vader is a space wizard with better technology.

In a one-on-one fight, it's a questionable game. Sauron would most likely be able to daunt Vader with his eyes, crushing his will--remember that Elendil and Denethor had high Numenorean blood and were of likely greater fortitude than Vader, not to mention Vader's great internal dilemnas. But ignoring that, the playing field would be very even--the lightsaber and Force may tip the scales to the Sith Lord.

If servants are allowed, it depends on the situation. The Witch-king and the Wraiths in their wrath, with the horror of Sauron as well, would easily terrify Vader and his top servants/guards, and that would be his end. But if the full might of the Imperial Navy was rallied against the armies of Mordor, their better technology would give them the victory.

Ithilion, Discussions Moderator (Auta i lómë)