In the Star Wars universe, the Sith Order was a sect of Force-sensitives who used the Dark Side of the Force. In the six Star Wars films, the Sith are the primary antagonists, in opposition to the Jedi Order (Episodes I, II and III) and the Alliance to Restore the Republic (Episodes IV, V and VI).
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Is the lightsaber Dooku uses the same as the one Darth Bane had?
Since Bane introduced the Rule of 2, the Sith sometimes took their late master's lightsaber with them.
Is it possible that count Dooku/Darth Tyranus received Darth Bane's lightsaber, since they are ...
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Why did Anakin get the title Darth?
In "Darth Bane Path of Destruction" one of the instructors said "The Darth title was more than just a symbol of power; it was a claim of supremacy. It was used by those Dark Lords who have sought to ...
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Are there dark side Jedi who are not Sith?
In SW canon, can there be Jedi who use the dark side of force and are not Sith?
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Why were the ways of the Force considered a “religion” in the Galaxy Far Far Away during ANH by non-Force-users?
For some reason, the ways of the Force are nearly universally considered a religion in the Galaxy Far Far Away during year 0 BBY by "laymen" (e.g. non-Jedi-nor-Sith):
Han Solo: Hokey religions ...
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How did Darth Sidious manage to diminish all of the Jedi's ability to use the Force?
Windu: I think it is time we informed the Senate that our ability to use the Force has diminished.
Yoda: Only the Dark Lords of the Sith know of our weakness. If informed, the Senate is, ...
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How Does Vader (and how do other Sith) Meditate?
In The Empire Strikes Back we see our first glimpse of Darth Vader without all his armor as his helmet is lowered on his head. This is in the meditation chamber, which seems to be an airtight chamber ...
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Has there ever been a good Sith?
The Sith order doesn't literally require its members to be evil; It merely states how they access and use the Force. This raises the question if there are any Sith that can be described as ...
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Was Luke turning into a Sith?
In episodes 4-6, is Luke becoming a Sith? He starts out wanting to become an imperial pilot and is initially reluctant to get involved with the rebellion. In his training with Obi Wan and later Yoda ...
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If the Emperor and Vader agree to recruit Luke, doesn't that violate the rule of 2?
I understand the rule of two, there's always a master and an apprentice. But if thats true, then there should be exactly 2 sith at any give time. In Empire Strikes Back, Vader and the Emperor agree to ...
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Why couldn't the Jedi detect Senator Palpatine as having powers?
In Return of the Jedi, when trying to sneak into the base on a shuttle, Luke said he senses Darth Vader's presence and said he shouldn't have come less he jeopardize the mission. Darth Vader also ...
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Why does anybody care about preserving the Sith order?
I understand the desire to learn the dark side and become powerful, but why follow "the religion" of the Sith?
For instance, Kreia describes Darth Nihilus as someone who doesn't care about the Sith ...
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Why would Sith Masters teach apprentices, at all?
We know (from the accidents that happened between 1999-2005) that
The Sith rely on their passion for their strength. They think inward, only about themselves.
and we also know that
Always ...
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Did Palpatine intentionally lose to Mace Windu?
In Episode III, Mace Windu, a user of Vaapad fighting style, fought and disarmed Palpatine. He was defeated until Anakin turned to the dark side and saved him.
Did Palpatine foresee this? Did ...
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How Do Sith Prefer to Recruit?
I'm no expert on the Sith, but I notice that Palpitane/Sidious was recruited directly by Plageuis. In other words, he wasn't a Jedi, but was a force-sensitive from the general population, but both ...
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Why don't the Jedi converse with Darth Maul?
In the movie, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, why don't Qui-Gon or Obi-Wan ever converse with Darth Maul?
It seemed there were opportunities where they could have started a dialogue instead ...
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Why Are There So Few Female Sith?
I've found very few references to female Sith. I know there were some powerful female Sith, but there aren't many of them.
Is there a reason there are so few female Sith?
I looked through the ...
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Does the Rule of Two Serve any Actual Purpose?
I know Darth Bane came up with the Rule of Two to ensure the survival of the Sith, but, in reality (or in the Star Wars reality), does it (or any Sith rule) serve a true purpose? And why does each ...
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When did the Sith enter the star wars canon?
I don't remember any mention of the Sith in the original trilogy. The few expanded universe books I've read (which predate the prequel trilogy,) refer to "dark jedi."
When were the Sith first ...
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Would Vader Know He's Becoming Redundant? (Spoilers!)
In Revenge of the Sith:
And in The Empire Strikes Back:
But this would create problems with the Rule of Two, since that would result in three powerful Sith.
And later, in The Return of the ...
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Why can't a Jedi or Sith control something sliced with a lightsaber?
In a number of lightsaber duels between Jedi and Sith, we see one duelist, usually a Sith, use the Force to toss objects at their opponent. The opponent ducks or dodges the object, or slices it in ...
