As a young child on Dathomir, Maul was taken in by Darth Sidious as an apprentice.

Though Darth Maul didn’t get much time to shine in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, there is much more to this Zabrak than meets the eye. Darth Maul ( Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) Especially when channeling the energies of the ancient Star Forge, Malak could choke multiple opponents at once and conjure a storm of Force lightning that would incapacitate anyone unlucky enough to be caught in it. Though Revan would eventually return to the light side and defeat Malak, Malak had a masterful control over the dark side. Though Revan survived and was taken away by the Jedi, Malak became the new Dark Lord of the Sith and he ruled the Sith Empire ruthlessly. He became Darth Revan’s apprentice as “Darth Malak.” During a Jedi raid on his master’s flagship, Malak sensed opportunity and betrayed his former friend by ordering his fleet to destroy Revan’s ship. When Revan fell to the dark side, it was inevitable that Alek would be overwhelmed by such power. Both Padawans instantly became close friends over their shared desire for knowledge. It was as a Padawan to Master Zhar Lestin that Alek first met Revan. When he was discovered to be Force-sensitive, he began training as a Jedi at the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. The Outer Rim planet had been one of many attacked beyond the borders of the Republic, prior to the Mandalorian Wars. Darth Malak ( Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)Īlek “Squint” Squinquargesimus came to the Galactic Republic as a refugee from his homeworld of Quelii. Also, this article is only considering Sith Lords, so Kylo Ren and Snoke will not appear here. Today for May the Fourth, Geek Girl Authority takes a look at Star Wars‘ most powerful Sith Lords. That is, until the light side of the Force eventually triumphs through love, friendship, and teamwork. They’re so imposing and powerful, it seems impossible for the good guys to defeat them. Sith value strength and power, and they will go to any lengths to obtain them. For both the galaxy and the viewing audience at home, the Sith Lords are a source of terror and fascination. Just so, for every Jedi tasked with protecting the galaxy, there is a Sith determined to conquer it. For every selfless act of kindness, there’s a selfish act of cruelty to counteract it. Star Warsteaches us that there is balance in all things.

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