This whole thread is ridiculous. Since my last post, ROTS proved that Dooku can dominate Obi-Wan as a master. The guy is 80 some years old, with between 10 to 13 years of Sith training, and a lifetime before that of being a jedi master. His skill with an archaic lightsaber fighting style beats Maul's "I'm a bloody flippin' devil-ninja" style any day and twice on Fridays. I mean, come on... Padawan Obi-Wan in a rage pretty much lead that fight until the Force push, I don't care what anyone says. Not saying that he was better, but if Maul has that much trouble with padawan Obi a real Jedi like Dooku (One renowned in the Order for his attunement with the Force and fighting ability) would simply own his ass. Especially if Sidious was like "Dooku, you're my new apprentice. Kill this fool."