Ever since Obi Wan Kenobi achieved immortality by becoming a Force ghost in A New Hope, the concept of Force-based life after death has captivated Star Wars fans. In the original trilogy we see Obi Wan, Yoda, and even Annakin Skywalker manifest into glowing spirits and communicate with the living. However, little is known about …
Sith
Thousands of Jedi existed throughout the galaxy compared to just two Sith. Given their differing goals, with the Sith seeking power and the Jedi seeking peace, it made sense for the Sith to drastically reduce their numbers if they were to survive as an organization. The Sith craved power, and with larger numbers in the …
When you go back and view the Skywalker Saga, you may notice that the term Sith does not appear in the Original Trilogy. The Original Trilogy also does not cover too much history in the saga apart from the Clone Wars and the implication that the Empire purged the Jedi. Sith is first mentioned in …
In the Sith Order, the name Darth signified a high rank equivalent to Jedi Master. The name further signified a new life for the Sith Lord, and it was an honor to receive the title. Darth has a winding history, and a few theories explain the term’s origins. Sith names correspond with some negativity, such …
When Jedi die, those strong enough to connect to the Force may return as Force ghosts. So does the same hold true for the Sith, or do Sith Lords who fully retain their identity following death go somewhere else? A realm called Chaos awaits Dark Jedi and Sith who retain their identity after death. It …
One of the most iconic things in the Star Wars universe has to be the lightsabers. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise, a newcomer, or you’ve never even seen Star Wars, chances are you’ve heard of a lightsaber. These majestic weapons have a standardized set of colors that most lightsabers come out as. …
Power, anger, and hate defined the Sith. And through passion, they believed they could achieve power and become victorious in their quest to rule the Galaxy. But did they succeed in ruling the Galaxy, and by extension, care about the Galaxy? Sheev Palpatine was a madman, but plenty of evidence exists that he cared about …
The Sith used natural human emotions like fear and twisted it into negative traits like anger and hate.They also fought and killed without remorse, so it’s natural to believe they used blasters given their arsenal of superweapons. But the Sith used blasters as little as their Jedi enemies. The Sith rarely used blasters in Star …
The ability to heal someone is an important life skill that most, if not all, species have to add to their repertoire of talents. For us, this comes in the form of medical help, in the real world. But for those in the Star Wars universe, they have the aid of the Force in addition …
If Star Wars Legends and the Skywalker Saga shared a common denominator, it’s that Sith Apprentices like killing. Or at least plotting to kill their Masters. However, Sith Masters have killed their Apprentices, so perhaps this is a two-way street. Some believe Sith Lords cared about their Apprentices, but it only seems to be the …