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DISCLAIMER: This thread is dedicated to explain how One Sith Order gained prominence and what are its ground realities.
Rise of One Sith Order:-
Following events paved way for Sith led by Darth Krayt to gain prominence:
1. Lack of vigilance of the Jedi Order and a plan of Kol Skywalker to restore some worlds, devastated by Yuuzhan Vong in a war, with use of terraforming biotechnology of Yuuzhan Vong, which is perceived to be risky and not advisable by many.
2. Treachery of Moff Council serving Emperor Roan Fel.
For (1.):
Nearly a century after the defeat of the Yuuzhan Vong and the establishment of the Galactic Alliance, a powerful and influential Jedi named Kol Skywalker champions a cause that many see as risky, even dangerous. What Skywalker proposes comes to be called the Ossus Project, and its premise is bold: to take Yuuzhan Vong terraforming biotechnology and use it to rebuild devastated worlds. Skywalker advocates allowing the Yuuzhan Vong - many of whom coexist in the galaxy among those that they once sought to conquer - to develop terraforming methods to restore ravaged worlds Caamas, Honoghr, and Ossus.
Collaborating with Yuuzhan Vong shapers, Alliance and Jedi scientists develop a plan to transform dead worlds into vibrant, livable planets similar to the way that the Yuuzhan Vong transformed Coruscant during their galactic invasion.
The first terraforming test is conducted on Ossus. In a short amount of time, Yuuzhan Vong restores Ossus to its state as a lush jungle world. After this rousing success, other worlds vie for a chance to be restored. A small number are chosen for the second phase of Ossus Project. However, efforts to revitalize these worlds are sabotaged by resurgent Sith, whose existence is still unknown to both the Jedi and the galaxy at large. As a mysterious disease ravages the inhabitants of these worlds, the galaxy's mistrust of the Yuuzhan Vong surges once more. The Yuuzhan Vong are blamed for the sabotage, Kol Skywalker and the Jedi are accused for complicity, and the Sith divide the galaxy once more.
So how did resurgent Sith emerged and pulled this off?
With the deaths of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, it seemed by many as though the Sith had finally been extinguished from the galaxy. However, forces of darkness are not so easily dispatched. A former Emperor's Hand, Lumiya, helped carry on the Sith tradition for a while, but the true resurrection begins on the planet Korriban, where a devotee named A'Sharad Hett learns the ways of Sith tradition and discovers a group of Sith cultists planting the seeds of their eventual return. Hett proves to be the catalyst for this event, and his ascension to the rank of Sith Lord seals the galaxy's fate.
OBSERVATION: It surprises me that Jedi Order did not monitor Korriban for such a long time, allowing the Sith cultists to grow in strength and plot their ascension.
For (2.):
Shortly after the apparent Yuuzhan Vong sabotage becomes public knowledge, worlds and sectors begin seceding from the Galactic Alliance. The Galactic Empire, still prominent and powerful, withdraws from the Alliance. Anger toward Alliance and hatred for the Yuuzhan Vong causes many worlds, some prominent and powerful, to flock to the Empire for protection. With newfound resources and a tide for support, the Empire grows in power and size, allowing it to challenge the Galactic Alliance militarily.
War between the Galactic Alliance and Galactic Empire rages for some time, with both sides trading victories and defeats, until a new faction enters the scene. The Moff Council, unbeknownst to Emperor Roan Fel, had been working behind the scenes to reach an agreement with the Sith. The Sith emerge as a fighting force on the side of the Empire, openly opposing the Galactic Alliance and the Jedi Order. With aid of these dark Force-users, the revitalized Empire sweeps across the Galaxy.
One Sith Order internal mechanisms:-
The situation of Sith acolytes:
Though the Sith rule the galaxy from the Imperial throne on Coruscant, not all those who serve Darth Krayt are Sith Lords. The Sith maintain a cadre of students, sycophants, and aspirants who are collectively called acolytes. These acolytes mostly serve on Coruscant where they act as aides and assistants to the Sith Lords. Darth Maladi has the largest collection of acolytes at her disposal, which is not surprising given her penchant for using agents outside Sith Order (including her Sith spies). The acolytes serves much the same purpose as Darth Sidious's Imperial advisors; they are semi-trusted confidents who serve alongside Sith as they rule the galaxy, providing them with advice, service and loyalty.
Most Sith acolytes are hangers - on who walk the path of the dark side of the Force but who, for whatever reason, do not have the capacity to master the mysteries that the Force presents to all the students. They might know a few tricks, but rarely do their Sith masters allow them to attain anything approaching true power. They serve their chosen Sith Lord for as long they are considered useful, after which point they are disposed of. Some acolytes have managed to survive many years in the service of their Sith masters, and many believe that, as a reward for their faithful service, they will be taken on as a true Sith apprentice to be taught the ways of the dark side.
Sith acolytes are not considered part of Darth Krayt's Sith Order per se, though some of them pick up bits of lore culled from the teachings of the Sith. Although they seldom qualify for Sith apprentice prestige class, Gamemasters who wish to create Sith acolytes for their own games can waive the requirement that the character must be a member of Sith tradition. However, Sith acolytes can have no more then one or two talents from the Sith apprentice prestige class, and even that should represent most elder acolytes.
OSBERVATION:
Emphasis upon developing quality Sith within the One Sith Order is surprisingly strongly lacking. Existing Sith Lords do recruit acolytes but do not properly train them in the ways of the dark side, they restrict their capabilities instead, and mostly dispose them off after using them for personal matters. It is rare for a acolyte to earn the privilege of becoming a Sith apprentice but this is entirely dependent upon the personal choice of a Sith Lord and luck factors such as survival. In the nutshell, it is rare for an acolyte to become a proper Sith apprentice due to philosophical problems of One Sith Order and chosen ones are not necessarily based on merit.
The situation of Imperial citizens:
The citizens of Coruscant live constantly in the freighting shadow of Sith. Sith Lords come and go on daily basis, and whispers among the citizenry claim that some of the more sadistic Sith come down from Krayt's temple to practice their lightsabers on innocent individuals, hunting the people of Coruscant through the darkened alleyways with sadistic pleasure. The Imperial nobles and bureaucrats who live on Coruscant are not immune to these fears, and only the foolish or forsaken dare walk alone on the streets at night.
OBSERVATION:
The situation of Imperial citizens is not good either, they are mostly expendable and some Sith Lords kill them for the sake of pleasure.
I understand that caution is advised while dealing with a Sith Lord but what to do about a Sith Lord who kills simply for personal pleasure and without any reason?
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ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS:-
No concept of Kaggath system:
Darth Krayt did oversee creation of new Sith but he expected his followers to be subservient to him, nothing wrong with this but this restricts the progress of Sith at its APEX. Since all Sith were monitored, it was risky for any Sith to challenge Darth Krayt for supremacy. Their was no concept of Kaggath system in this Empire.
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The Council of Moffs:
This Council plays the role of Dark Council in the Empire of Darth Krayt, however, it does not contains Sith Lords, its members are the most senior Imperial officers of the Empire.
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Notable Sith Lords:
Sith Lords are logically the strongest individuals of the Empire. Training procedure is harsh to become a Sith Lord in accordance with Sith tradition. Darth Krayt created a Sith order comprising of multiple Sith Lords and apprentices and monitored Sith development matters.
List adjusted according to power and statistics:
- Darth Krayt (10, 20, +22)
- Darth Wyyrlok (8, 16, 20)
- Darth Nihl (8, 14, 15)
- Darth Maladi (7, 14, 19)
- Darth Talon (6, 14, 14) / Darth Maleval (6, 16, 13)
List adjusted according to dueling abilities:
- Darth Krayt (+24, +20, +22) -> Master swordsman
- Darth Nihl (+21, +19) -> Acknowledged as master swordsman
- Darth Malewal (+18, +17) -> Acknowledged as skilled swordsman
- Darth Talon (+18, +16) -> Acknowledged as skilled swordsman
- Darth Wyyrlok (+16)
- Darth Maladi (+14)
NOTE: Effectiveness in dueling is dependent upon both martial expertise and command of the Force aspects.
For explanation purposes: Darth Wyyrlok is likely to outduel Darth Talon in a strict lightsaber duel on the basis of his superior command of the Force and nearly comparable skills with a lightsaber.
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Sources:-
- Star Wars: Legacy Era Campaign Guide
Rise of One Sith Order:-
Following events paved way for Sith led by Darth Krayt to gain prominence:
1. Lack of vigilance of the Jedi Order and a plan of Kol Skywalker to restore some worlds, devastated by Yuuzhan Vong in a war, with use of terraforming biotechnology of Yuuzhan Vong, which is perceived to be risky and not advisable by many.
2. Treachery of Moff Council serving Emperor Roan Fel.
For (1.):
Nearly a century after the defeat of the Yuuzhan Vong and the establishment of the Galactic Alliance, a powerful and influential Jedi named Kol Skywalker champions a cause that many see as risky, even dangerous. What Skywalker proposes comes to be called the Ossus Project, and its premise is bold: to take Yuuzhan Vong terraforming biotechnology and use it to rebuild devastated worlds. Skywalker advocates allowing the Yuuzhan Vong - many of whom coexist in the galaxy among those that they once sought to conquer - to develop terraforming methods to restore ravaged worlds Caamas, Honoghr, and Ossus.
Collaborating with Yuuzhan Vong shapers, Alliance and Jedi scientists develop a plan to transform dead worlds into vibrant, livable planets similar to the way that the Yuuzhan Vong transformed Coruscant during their galactic invasion.
The first terraforming test is conducted on Ossus. In a short amount of time, Yuuzhan Vong restores Ossus to its state as a lush jungle world. After this rousing success, other worlds vie for a chance to be restored. A small number are chosen for the second phase of Ossus Project. However, efforts to revitalize these worlds are sabotaged by resurgent Sith, whose existence is still unknown to both the Jedi and the galaxy at large. As a mysterious disease ravages the inhabitants of these worlds, the galaxy's mistrust of the Yuuzhan Vong surges once more. The Yuuzhan Vong are blamed for the sabotage, Kol Skywalker and the Jedi are accused for complicity, and the Sith divide the galaxy once more.
So how did resurgent Sith emerged and pulled this off?
With the deaths of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, it seemed by many as though the Sith had finally been extinguished from the galaxy. However, forces of darkness are not so easily dispatched. A former Emperor's Hand, Lumiya, helped carry on the Sith tradition for a while, but the true resurrection begins on the planet Korriban, where a devotee named A'Sharad Hett learns the ways of Sith tradition and discovers a group of Sith cultists planting the seeds of their eventual return. Hett proves to be the catalyst for this event, and his ascension to the rank of Sith Lord seals the galaxy's fate.
OBSERVATION: It surprises me that Jedi Order did not monitor Korriban for such a long time, allowing the Sith cultists to grow in strength and plot their ascension.
For (2.):
Shortly after the apparent Yuuzhan Vong sabotage becomes public knowledge, worlds and sectors begin seceding from the Galactic Alliance. The Galactic Empire, still prominent and powerful, withdraws from the Alliance. Anger toward Alliance and hatred for the Yuuzhan Vong causes many worlds, some prominent and powerful, to flock to the Empire for protection. With newfound resources and a tide for support, the Empire grows in power and size, allowing it to challenge the Galactic Alliance militarily.
War between the Galactic Alliance and Galactic Empire rages for some time, with both sides trading victories and defeats, until a new faction enters the scene. The Moff Council, unbeknownst to Emperor Roan Fel, had been working behind the scenes to reach an agreement with the Sith. The Sith emerge as a fighting force on the side of the Empire, openly opposing the Galactic Alliance and the Jedi Order. With aid of these dark Force-users, the revitalized Empire sweeps across the Galaxy.
One Sith Order internal mechanisms:-
The situation of Sith acolytes:
Though the Sith rule the galaxy from the Imperial throne on Coruscant, not all those who serve Darth Krayt are Sith Lords. The Sith maintain a cadre of students, sycophants, and aspirants who are collectively called acolytes. These acolytes mostly serve on Coruscant where they act as aides and assistants to the Sith Lords. Darth Maladi has the largest collection of acolytes at her disposal, which is not surprising given her penchant for using agents outside Sith Order (including her Sith spies). The acolytes serves much the same purpose as Darth Sidious's Imperial advisors; they are semi-trusted confidents who serve alongside Sith as they rule the galaxy, providing them with advice, service and loyalty.
Most Sith acolytes are hangers - on who walk the path of the dark side of the Force but who, for whatever reason, do not have the capacity to master the mysteries that the Force presents to all the students. They might know a few tricks, but rarely do their Sith masters allow them to attain anything approaching true power. They serve their chosen Sith Lord for as long they are considered useful, after which point they are disposed of. Some acolytes have managed to survive many years in the service of their Sith masters, and many believe that, as a reward for their faithful service, they will be taken on as a true Sith apprentice to be taught the ways of the dark side.
Sith acolytes are not considered part of Darth Krayt's Sith Order per se, though some of them pick up bits of lore culled from the teachings of the Sith. Although they seldom qualify for Sith apprentice prestige class, Gamemasters who wish to create Sith acolytes for their own games can waive the requirement that the character must be a member of Sith tradition. However, Sith acolytes can have no more then one or two talents from the Sith apprentice prestige class, and even that should represent most elder acolytes.
OSBERVATION:
Emphasis upon developing quality Sith within the One Sith Order is surprisingly strongly lacking. Existing Sith Lords do recruit acolytes but do not properly train them in the ways of the dark side, they restrict their capabilities instead, and mostly dispose them off after using them for personal matters. It is rare for a acolyte to earn the privilege of becoming a Sith apprentice but this is entirely dependent upon the personal choice of a Sith Lord and luck factors such as survival. In the nutshell, it is rare for an acolyte to become a proper Sith apprentice due to philosophical problems of One Sith Order and chosen ones are not necessarily based on merit.
The situation of Imperial citizens:
The citizens of Coruscant live constantly in the freighting shadow of Sith. Sith Lords come and go on daily basis, and whispers among the citizenry claim that some of the more sadistic Sith come down from Krayt's temple to practice their lightsabers on innocent individuals, hunting the people of Coruscant through the darkened alleyways with sadistic pleasure. The Imperial nobles and bureaucrats who live on Coruscant are not immune to these fears, and only the foolish or forsaken dare walk alone on the streets at night.
OBSERVATION:
The situation of Imperial citizens is not good either, they are mostly expendable and some Sith Lords kill them for the sake of pleasure.
I understand that caution is advised while dealing with a Sith Lord but what to do about a Sith Lord who kills simply for personal pleasure and without any reason?
---
ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS:-
No concept of Kaggath system:
Darth Krayt did oversee creation of new Sith but he expected his followers to be subservient to him, nothing wrong with this but this restricts the progress of Sith at its APEX. Since all Sith were monitored, it was risky for any Sith to challenge Darth Krayt for supremacy. Their was no concept of Kaggath system in this Empire.
---
The Council of Moffs:
This Council plays the role of Dark Council in the Empire of Darth Krayt, however, it does not contains Sith Lords, its members are the most senior Imperial officers of the Empire.
---
Notable Sith Lords:
Sith Lords are logically the strongest individuals of the Empire. Training procedure is harsh to become a Sith Lord in accordance with Sith tradition. Darth Krayt created a Sith order comprising of multiple Sith Lords and apprentices and monitored Sith development matters.
List adjusted according to power and statistics:
- Darth Krayt (10, 20, +22)
- Darth Wyyrlok (8, 16, 20)
- Darth Nihl (8, 14, 15)
- Darth Maladi (7, 14, 19)
- Darth Talon (6, 14, 14) / Darth Maleval (6, 16, 13)
List adjusted according to dueling abilities:
- Darth Krayt (+24, +20, +22) -> Master swordsman
- Darth Nihl (+21, +19) -> Acknowledged as master swordsman
- Darth Malewal (+18, +17) -> Acknowledged as skilled swordsman
- Darth Talon (+18, +16) -> Acknowledged as skilled swordsman
- Darth Wyyrlok (+16)
- Darth Maladi (+14)
NOTE: Effectiveness in dueling is dependent upon both martial expertise and command of the Force aspects.
For explanation purposes: Darth Wyyrlok is likely to outduel Darth Talon in a strict lightsaber duel on the basis of his superior command of the Force and nearly comparable skills with a lightsaber.
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Sources:-
- Star Wars: Legacy Era Campaign Guide
