The Ancient Sith Lords and their stories and history are my favorite topic in Star Wars and it is ten times better than Disney’s new canon and it’s sequels
@@Count.Saruman im also still waiting for a live action film with Plagueus in it. You cant say his name in episode 3 and not give us any motion entertainment with him in it
he was such an interesting character as well he seemed to want what was best for the galaxy even if it meant using the dark side to achieve it he was a good person in a bad situation he understood he could only do so much as a Jedi
@@YEETUSDAFEETUS 100% right. He was a jedi his whole life, and a sith for the last little over 10 yrs of his life. He could not simply throw that away. I also do not believe he was conned by Sidious, he knew the risks. So that when his death came, to me at least, it was very tragic.
@@Snk13_ty you clearly lack enough intelligence to understood what bruv said ^^ , but why get salty over a comment? You have to be this negative for no reason?? Get a life.
The Darth Bane Trilogy is possibly my favorite scifi/fantasy book series of all time. Star wars through the perspective of the Sith is so interesting and deep I would recommend anyone to read those books, as well as the book of Plagueis, just great reads all around.
Peace is a lie, there is only passion Through passion I gain strength Through strength I gain power Through power I gain victory And through victory my chains are broken The force shall free me -The Sith code
There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. THere is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the Force.
My favorite description of why the Rule of Two works so well came from Bane, himself. The Dark Side's power is like poison. The more cups you pour it into, the more you dilute its effectiveness. For it to retain its maximum potency, it must thrive in as few beings as possible.
I was theorizing that the rule of 2 would work much better with one amendment; you have a master, an apprentice, and a non-force sensitive librarian. The librarian is the lore keeper and permanent assistant passed down from one master to the next after the apprentice succeeds the original master. They are granted immunity from the whole self destructive succession cycle, and in return they perform the function of aiding the sith master with reteaching the next apprentice when one is found. They are not actual sith force users and therefore no threat to the master, but as the right hand of the devil they would be powerful in their own right. For example, imagine of grand moff tarkin was permitted into the sith inner circle as the librarian to palpatine and vader. If vader had finally challenged palpatine and won, and lets say vader gets luke as his new apprentice, librarian tarkin would help train luke and also help vader run the empire.
@@RogersGirl88 That would surely be interesting, but at the same time it would open up an additional attack vector for enemies to exploit. For Naruto series fans (spoilers): This would be like the stone tablet with knowledge passed down from the sage of six-paths which is unknowingly tampered with by Black-Zetsu and ultimately inspires Madara to do the very thing that the sage of six-paths sought to prevent.
I read Darth Bane years ago from cover to cover. I haven't read a book this thick so fast before. Whenever i play SWTOR, I most always play as a Sith Pureblood regardless if I was a Jedi or Sith and most always played a light sided character. Which was fun.
There are some great stories in the EU, particularly the fleshing out of the force and more interpretations of light and dark. Elements of both are good and bad, and there’s some parallels with writings from modern philosophers/psychologists and ancient religions. Disney fears history & philisophical discovery that’s too brutal. Any information to them that doesn’t fit their worldview gets distorted and filtered before it’s redirected at an audience.
I really liked the force powers as defined by the Jedi Academy games and New Jedi Order novels. Force powers were not dark or light but intentions were. For instance, Force Lightning was not evil in combat but Mind Trick could be. Particularly in novels a student drawn by power could start down the easy path. But one could learn patience and slaughter without passion and contempt as necessary. To quote the world next door, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one, but sometimes the needs of the one outweigh all other considerations."
Before disney ruined everything, i always envisioned star wars branching off into two galaxies. Galaxy of Light is the cartoons and family friendly skywalker trilogies. Galaxy of Darkness is the game of thrones or walking dead of the star wars universe. R rated movies, shows, and games.
The Second Great Schism that Ajunta and the exiles caused was in many ways a continuation of the First Great Schism caused by Xendor and the Legion of Lettow. Basically, it started as a debate about the Jedi Order's complacency and rejection of the dark side's capabilities that turned into a hundred-year civil war. Sorus Syn, one of Ajunta's followers stated this in her personal journal: "The war in which we fought, and in which many of our followers died, could have been prevented. It was the Jedi who took up arms to keep us from revealing the truth about the Force. They had been paddling in the shallows for eons. By boldly venturing into the Force's expanse, we gained powers that no Jedi had ever possessed. Life itself was at our command. It was I who grew the Leviathans, who splintered the Jedi barricades at Balmoraa. I gave them the ability to swallow spirits and to store those life energies in skin-blisters. The Leviathans, my exquisite monsters, were the final culmination of the Shamblers, the Howlers, the Pit Horrors, and all the other spawn I'd given shape and purpose to - my purpose. The Jedi shunned this power, as they have resisted every improvement. They caused the schism in their own ranks. Until we annihilate the old Order, the pattern will continue repeating forever." - The Book of Sith
Do not forget that the Sith species also worshipped Ajunta Pall and his followers because Ajunta deceived them into believing that he was a direct descendant of their ancient God-King: Adas. The Kasai Priests believed his claim and all the lower castes of the red-skinned natives began treating them like overlords This is where Lords of the Sith comes from, the exiles were given dominion over their entire species. Also Ziost was already a Sith World when the exiles found them, it was their capital world, Korriban was mainly a tomb world when the exiles first landed.
@@Jnigo that’s evident through the terribly shallow 2015-2019 disney trilogy. I don’t plan to watch Star Wars anymore until reviews confirm it A. has substance and B. has no virtue signalling bs
Bro I’m late af but I just gotta say the way you read out the comics and your stories and your voice acting is just sublime. It Really Immerses you into the Universe of Star Wars
Bane trilogy is awesome, the progression of Bane from his name as his abusive father would tell him he was the Bane of his existence while he worked in the mines from then being with soldier to then being in the academy where we see him fail utterly to a zarbrak then to learn from it through study and training when he eventually toys with his former opponent. Bane takes a lot from Vader in sense that his failure and his own tragic upbringing is what fuels his drive and power, the underlying reasoning why fans are fascinated with the sith is the Nietzcheian quality of constant struggle in molding the complete self. This why I love Star Wars as in life too you have to give or take pieces of all ideologies as both the Sith and Jedi possess useful tenets.
Actually, I would say that the Rule of 2 in Revens sith was more like "there can only be two sith lords" with many others being "Sith" in a Sith order. And I would say Revens rule was likely based on Ulic Qel-droma and Exar Kun, before that there could only be one Dark Lord of the Sith in the Sith Order... Its weird, but interesting.
THIS IS ART P.S. i just wanted to say thank you for keeping everything cool about star wars still surfaced when it seems the powers that be almost want to destroy this beloved franchise. Personally i love the sith so much, however, i find it so amazing that the jedi can overcome such a powerful enemy and how it inspires hope to so many people. With content creators like you who make videos like this, star wars has such almost infinite universe to explore, you can figure out almost every question that wouldnt hurt to have an answer too and its not to uncommin to find an answer to a question you didnt realize you had. Again, thank you so much.
I find villains far more interesting than heroes. The backstories are almost always better and usually you can understand as to why some villains are the way they are.
Its funny how oblivious the jedi always seem to be. Powerful evil people keep showing up under their nose and they never seem to notice till said evil guy has already trashed the universe.
HK-47 is my favorite droid. He made me laugh so much in KOTOR. I was so happy to see a part of him in SWTOR! Made me smile. Tulak Horde! The Lord of Hate! I'm so glad you mentioned him. He is one of my favorite Sith.
Ahhh…good old Theory. Giving me moments of Nostalgia. My early twenties spent researching Star Wars characters and compiling historical info for my early days of kotor fanfiction writing. This vid is going to come in handy for when I’m finally able to complete my new SW fanfic. Thanks, Theory. You just re-lit the spark. 🎇
I got prescribed some oxys years ago for a bad injury. It was when the first battlefront ea game came out and before we all found out disney ruined star wars. I just got out of the military and was getting paid to just go to college and got my own nice apartment allowance. Best few weeks of my entire life. I would happily vote to legalize that stuff for recreation because it is better to have a few meaningful happy perfect hopeful wonderful years before OD’ing than to live for decades in a meaningless miserable horrible commie-ridden world where everything sucks including star wars.😩
@starwarstheory you're one with the force! I absolutely love watching and listening to your theories! I listen to your vids in the car! Everywhere! You're an amazing star wars fan! Much love! My favorite out of all the TH-cam lore! -Stephen P
I have always believed Anikan was the chosen one and the Sithari embodying both the light and the dark, and as so brought both orders back to square one, returning balance to the force.
@@dawthvadah1249 You cannot perceive the light without darkness to give it definition. the whole balance with no Sith is just what the the Jedi came to believe because they saw themselves as good.
@@seigwarhieght the only reason there is light is because there is the dark that the Sith use. The dark throws everything off. There is only the force. Not light and dark
Ajunta Pall: so that why on Starwars The Old Republic he has a tomb aside Naga Sadow and map called Valley of Dark Lord(noted) Revan: his cult called Revanite on Dromun Kaas and his storage was can be found on Naar Shadaa for stolen Infinate Engine(Starwars:The Old Republic, still explore as Bounty Hunter) Tulak Hord:his tomb was on Valley of Dark Lord(Starwars The Old Republic) Naga Sadow: we take his lightsaber on his tomb(Starwars The Old Republic) Nihilus: his/her mask sell on Cartel Market
It's very interesting how you mentioned that Darth Vader was basically a slave to counselor/general palpatine as he was stuck in a robotic suit making Darth Vader a cyborg. Later had not been maimed and was fully human he would have more power to travel the universi whenever he's so pleased. Instead he was stuck in a suit that made him enslaved to constant treatment, recharging, feeding and the like.
They could’ve preserved some of the mystique just by having him wear his helmet whenever he’s in the public eye, so only his inner circle knows what he looks like. They also could’ve preserved his anonymity by wearing a Tusken face covering while he was with them until he got his armor back. With most people not knowing what he citizens looks like, he could’ve gone out in public without his mask and been a bit of his own spy. A villain with a Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent alter ego opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Hi theory! Love all your videos! The recent ones are even better, keep it up. I wanted to ask if it's possible to higher your voice volume in your videos. I rather have to lower the volume than not having more volume bar to make it higher. It's really hard to listen to your videos while doing other chores, as I do usually. Thanks!
The story of Darth Bane is one of my absolute favourites. But it has always puzzled me that a Sith mandate, known only by the Sith is some how common knowledge amongst the Jedi. What do you think about this SWT?
It was explained in Legends that a Fallen Jedi named Kibh Jeen became aware of the Rule of Two in his efforts at collecting forbidden dark side knowledge. Kibh warned of the Rule of Two with his dying breaths as the Jedi slew him but they dismissed the idea since Bane was believed to have died by their hands long ago before he could pass on his philosophy. It's a long story but basically, in the second book of the Drew Karpyshyn Darth Bane trilogy, Darth Zannah helped stage Darth Bane's death by driving her 20-year-old force-sensitive cousin Darovit Insane and leading the Jedi into killing him under the belief that he was the last Sith Lord.
You're an incredible story teller. The "what of Maul trained Anakin" story was next level. You should have Kathleen's job. Thank you for keeping the true galaxy alive.
The knowledge that they’re called Dark Lords of the Sith because they were literally Dark Lords worshipped by the Sith race actually kinda blew my mind. The deep lore is wild
Apparently Luke Skywalker would one day encounter the thought bomb on Ruusan and use the force to finally free the spirits of the trapped Jedi, after over a thousand years of suffering. Happy ending!
Revan is in my opinion just as "chosen" as Anakin. Maybe even more, he understood both light and dark which as often stated are both one before the force itself. Skywalker didn't have such a profound understanding of both light and dark as he had. His spirit even split into a dark and light side just to later reunite to become one with the force millennia before Jin. Revan was the one responsible for the fall of the mightiest Sith emperor who ruled for 1000 years and was basically indestructible just as Vader later. He also brought the Republic to the brink of extinction just to rescue it. Revan is described as the strongest force user existing in the Jedi order at the time only beaten by an emperor who devoured a whole planet for power. And yes, I know that in the sequels Sidious was supposedly able to create black holes which I find to be quite ridiculous. Thank you Disney for ruining great story telling. The "chosen one" is a result of every strong person around and before him, the visions of people and his probable actions. If Revan hadn't distracted the emperor Vitiate for decades, the galaxy would have been wiped out.
I kinda think of it like two rivers, one is the light side and one is the dark, they both must maintain the same forward momentum because they are really one big river, " The Force". The Jedi order, and, at first, the dark Lords, shared the "force" of each of their respective rivers, essentially turning a river into many streams. The rule of two brought the current back into two streams which were much more powerful that the little streams of power used by the Jedi. Thus, the (few) sith were much more powerful than the many jedi. Bane realized they must use subterfuge and planning because they were massively outnumbered, but the power that the dark side had gave them the "sorcery" to hide themselves right in the middle of jedi and not be sensed. But I also think that the wise Jedi and the wise Sith ultimately knew that there could never be a true winner because it was one big river of the force all along that would always balance itself. Anakin and Sidious balanced the force by basically wiping out both sides.
Imagine the knowledge Bane would've learned if Revan had made a holocron after kotor. Revan reborn was definitely alot more knowledgeable than his past Sith Lord incarnation
I stood in line for the first movie. Star Wars was astonishing in the 70s. I love your content sir, who would have thought that it would grow into this. What an adventure this has been.
Another great video. The first two kotor games introduced me to the ancient Sith like Ajunta pall , Marko Ragnos, Naga Sadow and Darth Revan . They were true pioneers of the Dark side . No wonder Darth Sidious had a great deal of respect for them. This is why I love legends.
They should do Episode 10, 11, 12 and base it on The Knights of The Old Republic and have Keanu Reeves play Revan because god that would work. I cannot decide if 10, 11, 12 should simply cover Revan and Malak or also include Knights of the Old Republic 2 with Kreia mirroring the Palpatine encounter in ROTJ but perhaps that wouldn't work at all because both games are too big for all that little screen time so the first game and the best one works for a sequel trilogy but then again we all know the story so nothing of shock value would really come out of it for us unless Revan takes the Dark Side ending in this one the way Rey should of done in the last sequel trilogy: "There's been nobody here for years. Who are you?!" "I'm Rey." *looks over to see Palpatine's force ghost laughing in glee* "Rey Palpatine" *credits roll as her eyes turn yellow*
Thank you so very much for making this video. I happen to be a tremendous fan of the legends content, and I don’t think we get enough of it in all Star Wars Media. I’ve been a fan of Star Wars, since my father first showed me episode four, and I’ve been hooked ever cents. However, this section of Star Wars is incredibly fun, and I hope that someday we get some more content about this era of a galaxy far far away.
She honestly was the truest Sith if there was any. Imagine if she Taught Bane, Palpatine, and such. Honestly think Palpatine would be the one most interested in her teachings.
@@trealosgaming3345 She probably would promote both philosophy since she believes in diversity of opposites in philosophy but at the same time I think she would prefer to teach to not rely so heavily on the force unlike Palpatine that's like 'MORE POWER" lol
Darth Plagueis needs more content also. The book was 80% about Papaltine! But I am right there with you on Path of Destruction (Trilogy) and Darth Plagueis being my favorite star wars books of all time!
I wish star wars legends had amazing fan art like warhammer 40k. I’ve been waiting for someone to do art for the Bain books and the plaguis novel and even like heir to the empire all the way to Abeloth. Like we can we please get some more art? Star Wars theory could you hire one I’ll buy the work!
Been reading the tales of the Jedi comics learning about Naga Sadow and Exar Kun. Like I vaguely know about all the stuff from that era but I like actually going through all the content and just learning about this kind of stuff
Wow and here I thought I knew all there was about these ancient sith lords but after watching this video I now know more about them thanks Theory may the force be with you always and continue making awesome content man I love your vids.
Making legends non canon only severely limited the pool of source material to be used for better Star Wars films. Imagine a 6 part film series starting at the Great Schism and moving through the stories of Exar Kun, then Bane, the Mandolorian Wars and ending with a Revan light side finale. Could be better than all 6 episodes if done well.
Man I love these old stories. I read them a long time ago. It's great to get to hear them again without having to actually read them. U also touched on how some ,I guess "younger" viewers don't appreciate how bad ass the Legends EU true cannon is.
I have an interesting "theory" idea: What if, after saving Palpatine from Moralo Eval's plot, Obi-Wan just straight up disappears. He doesn't die, he's just gone. Perhaps some interference from the World Between Worlds. With this being so close to the return of Darth Maul, how would this affect stuff? How would Anakin react? What does Palpatine do?
Was there ever an order of force welders whom were like Jedi without the dogma? Not like evil Jedi but like peacekeepers whom aimed for good but didn't limit themselves a dogma?
Luke is considered such a Jedi. As Michael said some people refer to them as Grey Jedi. But the fan base largely doesn’t accept Grey Jedi as being a thing. The general consensus is that the Jedi Order themselves are the ones that put certain powers, actions and feelings into the “dark” category. Some agree that Jedi who don’t agree with this and become exiled or leave (but are not evil) are closer true Jedi because they believe in a balance of the force. Which is something that Luke understood as well. But in the end, there is still only good and evil.
@@Beletorix this is true, I would like if they created an order that understood training only those that could master their dark side like Mace Windu, while remaining on a path for good in as such as good was relative to what is best for each moment and or situation... much like what we need in life
It would be really cool if star wars would make a new type of force users that used both sides of the force. ones that traind using them equally and not using one more then the other. Maybe that's what the chosen one is suppose to be. Like maybe the chosen one of the light side is the same as the dark side chosen one but the jedi and the sith misinterpreted the prophecy maybe the chosen one is supposed to stop the way of the jedi and the sith and teach them how to use both equally think about it if they use both equally that would balance them out. I've been watching every thing star wars including videos about sith lore and jedi lore all week and all night so this is me being crazy and I mean everything.
Legends are my Canon, especially Jacen & Jana solo, Mara Jade, Anakin and Ben skywalker and of course Jedi Grand Master and father, Luke Skywalker who is exactly as he should be.
It's awesome to see that I'm not alone in my love of the lore of Darth Bane. What Disney has done isn't even entertaining as an action film. They missed the best storyline ever written by killing it in their version of the movie sequels. Keep on doing what you're doing. JWL-Out
Yes you are not alone. I love Darth Bane too. He was really ambitious and had never ending quench for knowledge. He would do anything, literally anything to acquire more knowledge even risking his own health. But still at the same time he was no fool either. "Honor is for the living, the dead is dead." - Darth Bane.
You are a real treasure my friend. I love your videos and your voice is very soothing. If Pimpin Papa Palpatine were here, he himself would approve, seeing as to how this is a supercut of the correct philosophy!
@31:15 Anakin when he turned to the darkside did bring balance to the force. Yoda and palpatine(masters), Kenobi and Vader(students), yeah there may have been other Jedi out there, but they were no where near kenobi’s league. Because of Luke, the whole balance was thrown off, the only thing that should exist after is a force follower who follows both teachings
Lol Theory you are great man! Just finished your more recent video about Dooku not going to QuinnGons funeral which inspired me to rewatch TOTJ! But as Disney + is loading this video auyoplays and here I am! Lol thank you Thoery because of your channel I’ve become a super SW fan in only two years.
finally... thank you so much for this. I've read a lot of what you'll discuss I'm sure. but screw that I can't wait. I've seen your movie on vaders comic like 9 times and I hope you do more of it and this for us Sith out there who love your work
it has found me, this exactly what ive been looking for. i knew i heard answering me. i actually just scrolled down on my suggested and clicked on one. this was it. and really was what i was looking for, ancient Sith lore.
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Here's an almost 2 hour compilation of some of my ancient sith lore videos. Hope you enjoy!
And remember...your anger makes you stronger...
I asked for longer videos this morning and you deliver this masterpiece you’re becoming my favourite TH-cam channel bro
This is amazing, so much rich lore about the sith!
I absolutely love the Bane trilogy; I just read it again for the third time. All the legends content is so awesome
Hey so is Vader episode two still coming this month?
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The Ancient Sith Lords and their stories and history are my favorite topic in Star Wars and it is ten times better than Disney’s new canon and it’s sequels
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Hell yea man! Sith lore is my favorite aspect of Star Wars as well!🖤
Same here
@UCZviKEmDsyf01EG4d0P698A the stories are great. But still a bad take
@@bigstarwarsfan5714 you cannot call yourself like that if you like the sequels
Personally think Dooku needs more content. Most underated sith compared to Maul or Vader. Intelligent, restrained, suave, and Christopher Lee.
Dooku is the character with the most wasted potential in all of Star Wars.
Agreed
@@Count.Saruman im also still waiting for a live action film with Plagueus in it. You cant say his name in episode 3 and not give us any motion entertainment with him in it
he was such an interesting character as well he seemed to want what was best for the galaxy even if it meant using the dark side to achieve it he was a good person in a bad situation he understood he could only do so much as a Jedi
@@YEETUSDAFEETUS 100% right. He was a jedi his whole life, and a sith for the last little over 10 yrs of his life. He could not simply throw that away. I also do not believe he was conned by Sidious, he knew the risks. So that when his death came, to me at least, it was very tragic.
Theory uploads an hour and 45 minute video about the Sith: a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Thanks for stating the obvious. You are appreciated. I wasn't sure what the premise of the video was about until I saw your comment...
@@Snk13_ty bruh he's using a meme
@Rushil Sangubotla So quotes are called memes now? Interesting BRU
@@Snk13_ty you clearly lack enough intelligence to understood what bruv said ^^ , but why get salty over a comment? You have to be this negative for no reason?? Get a life.
@@Snk13_ty ... I'm talking about a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one, that's the meme
The Darth Bane Trilogy is possibly my favorite scifi/fantasy book series of all time. Star wars through the perspective of the Sith is so interesting and deep I would recommend anyone to read those books, as well as the book of Plagueis, just great reads all around.
i read them two years ago.. fantastic.. wish someone would make a zannah story
I mean a Sith Lord did bring Peace, Freedom, Justice and Security to his new Empire.
But Chancellor Palpatine is evil
HIS new Empire?
@@littletree3043 before palp bud
@@littletree3043 in their point of view the jedi are evil
Don't forget, he destroyed all the sand in the galaxy
Peace is a lie, there is only passion
Through passion I gain strength
Through strength I gain power
Through power I gain victory
And through victory my chains are broken
The force shall free me
-The Sith code
There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
THere is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is the Force.
Y'all know there's a full version of it lol
@@imperiumgrim4717 Yes i know but I only remembered the first part
@@Stormy-cj6oi lol bruh 😂
@@imperiumgrim4717 what you mean? I only know of the one the Sith used.
Imagine if they made a live action show about the ancient sith, with a high budget, over 7 seasons and lots of episodes like game of thrones
I think 7 is too many, keep it rich and concise and I’m with that idea 1000%
My God this would be incredible!!
No where to put the wokeness. Won't get greenlit by studio execs.
I'd love to see a series based on the ancient sith. There's so much material to work with before, you know, the sith became cartoon villains, lol.
@@ericpowell4350 I mean sith are in there own right a minority. I wouldnt even batter an eye lid if you made a few gay.
My favorite description of why the Rule of Two works so well came from Bane, himself. The Dark Side's power is like poison. The more cups you pour it into, the more you dilute its effectiveness. For it to retain its maximum potency, it must thrive in as few beings as possible.
I was theorizing that the rule of 2 would work much better with one amendment; you have a master, an apprentice, and a non-force sensitive librarian. The librarian is the lore keeper and permanent assistant passed down from one master to the next after the apprentice succeeds the original master. They are granted immunity from the whole self destructive succession cycle, and in return they perform the function of aiding the sith master with reteaching the next apprentice when one is found. They are not actual sith force users and therefore no threat to the master, but as the right hand of the devil they would be powerful in their own right. For example, imagine of grand moff tarkin was permitted into the sith inner circle as the librarian to palpatine and vader. If vader had finally challenged palpatine and won, and lets say vader gets luke as his new apprentice, librarian tarkin would help train luke and also help vader run the empire.
@@RogersGirl88 nah
Less is more. Love it.
The rule of two is a nice idea, but the thing is though, is that there were other people utilizing the darkside aside from the sith.
@@RogersGirl88 That would surely be interesting, but at the same time it would open up an additional attack vector for enemies to exploit.
For Naruto series fans (spoilers): This would be like the stone tablet with knowledge passed down from the sage of six-paths which is unknowingly tampered with by Black-Zetsu and ultimately inspires Madara to do the very thing that the sage of six-paths sought to prevent.
I read Darth Bane years ago from cover to cover. I haven't read a book this thick so fast before. Whenever i play SWTOR, I most always play as a Sith Pureblood regardless if I was a Jedi or Sith and most always played a light sided character. Which was fun.
There are some great stories in the EU, particularly the fleshing out of the force and more interpretations of light and dark. Elements of both are good and bad, and there’s some parallels with writings from modern philosophers/psychologists and ancient religions. Disney fears history & philisophical discovery that’s too brutal. Any information to them that doesn’t fit their worldview gets distorted and filtered before it’s redirected at an audience.
I really liked the force powers as defined by the Jedi Academy games and New Jedi Order novels. Force powers were not dark or light but intentions were. For instance, Force Lightning was not evil in combat but Mind Trick could be. Particularly in novels a student drawn by power could start down the easy path. But one could learn patience and slaughter without passion and contempt as necessary. To quote the world next door, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one, but sometimes the needs of the one outweigh all other considerations."
Before disney ruined everything, i always envisioned star wars branching off into two galaxies. Galaxy of Light is the cartoons and family friendly skywalker trilogies. Galaxy of Darkness is the game of thrones or walking dead of the star wars universe. R rated movies, shows, and games.
Legends is dope. Disney sucks at star wars
@@RogersGirl88 why would you exclude half the fandom ?
“It’s a Sith legend.”
Sussy Sith
Not a story the Jedi would tell you
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Oh I get it lol nice 👌🏾
@@aamirrazak3467 [Anakin goes to youtube and subscribes to SW Theory]
The Second Great Schism that Ajunta and the exiles caused was in many ways a continuation of the First Great Schism caused by Xendor and the Legion of Lettow.
Basically, it started as a debate about the Jedi Order's complacency and rejection of the dark side's capabilities that turned into a hundred-year civil war.
Sorus Syn, one of Ajunta's followers stated this in her personal journal:
"The war in which we fought, and in which many of our followers died, could have been prevented. It was the Jedi who took up arms to keep us from revealing the truth about the Force. They had been paddling in the shallows for eons. By boldly venturing into the Force's expanse, we gained powers that no Jedi had ever possessed. Life itself was at our command.
It was I who grew the Leviathans, who splintered the Jedi barricades at Balmoraa. I gave them the ability to swallow spirits and to store those life energies in skin-blisters. The Leviathans, my exquisite monsters, were the final culmination of the Shamblers, the Howlers, the Pit Horrors, and all the other spawn I'd given shape and purpose to - my purpose.
The Jedi shunned this power, as they have resisted every improvement. They caused the schism in their own ranks. Until we annihilate the old Order, the pattern will continue repeating forever." - The Book of Sith
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Except the two schism were separated by more than 17,000 years.
Props the ‘Book of Sith’ quote.
Oh man, this is a treat! I’ve been going through the Darth Bane books again and now I’m on a Sith kick. Thanks for the upload 😁
Same!
Brilliant books, I'll be listening to them again on Audible when I finish listening to Legacy of the Force for the second time.
Do not forget that the Sith species also worshipped Ajunta Pall and his followers because Ajunta deceived them into believing that he was a direct descendant of their ancient God-King: Adas.
The Kasai Priests believed his claim and all the lower castes of the red-skinned natives began treating them like overlords
This is where Lords of the Sith comes from, the exiles were given dominion over their entire species.
Also Ziost was already a Sith World when the exiles found them, it was their capital world, Korriban was mainly a tomb world when the exiles first landed.
Well said the dark Jedi exiles were the lords of the Sith species
I want movies and games that delve deep into heavy, ancient lore.
@@Jnigo that’s evident through the terribly shallow 2015-2019 disney trilogy. I don’t plan to watch Star Wars anymore until reviews confirm it A. has substance and B. has no virtue signalling bs
SWTOR
@@DeusVultTKD ah a fellow reveler of the ancient times
KOTOR remake is coming. Cancel culture crowd is gonna miss out on it, cause one of the devs offended them.
I'd like a good game where you play as a Sith.
Bro I’m late af but I just gotta say the way you read out the comics and your stories and your voice acting is just sublime. It Really Immerses you into the Universe of Star Wars
Bane trilogy is awesome, the progression of Bane from his name as his abusive father would tell him he was the Bane of his existence while he worked in the mines from then being with soldier to then being in the academy where we see him fail utterly to a zarbrak then to learn from it through study and training when he eventually toys with his former opponent. Bane takes a lot from Vader in sense that his failure and his own tragic upbringing is what fuels his drive and power, the underlying reasoning why fans are fascinated with the sith is the Nietzcheian quality of constant struggle in molding the complete self. This why I love Star Wars as in life too you have to give or take pieces of all ideologies as both the Sith and Jedi possess useful tenets.
Actually, I would say that the Rule of 2 in Revens sith was more like "there can only be two sith lords" with many others being "Sith" in a Sith order. And I would say Revens rule was likely based on Ulic Qel-droma and Exar Kun, before that there could only be one Dark Lord of the Sith in the Sith Order...
Its weird, but interesting.
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P.S. i just wanted to say thank you for keeping everything cool about star wars still surfaced when it seems the powers that be almost want to destroy this beloved franchise.
Personally i love the sith so much, however, i find it so amazing that the jedi can overcome such a powerful enemy and how it inspires hope to so many people.
With content creators like you who make videos like this, star wars has such almost infinite universe to explore, you can figure out almost every question that wouldnt hurt to have an answer too and its not to uncommin to find an answer to a question you didnt realize you had.
Again, thank you so much.
I find villains far more interesting than heroes. The backstories are almost always better and usually you can understand as to why some villains are the way they are.
Its funny how oblivious the jedi always seem to be. Powerful evil people keep showing up under their nose and they never seem to notice till said evil guy has already trashed the universe.
"Hmm... them. Sith Stirrers they are." - Yoda, probably
GO AWAY
HK-47 is my favorite droid. He made me laugh so much in KOTOR. I was so happy to see a part of him in SWTOR! Made me smile. Tulak Horde! The Lord of Hate! I'm so glad you mentioned him. He is one of my favorite Sith.
Old Sith lords such as these make A Game ofThrones look tame. (Also better written)
Ahhh…good old Theory. Giving me moments of Nostalgia. My early twenties spent researching Star Wars characters and compiling historical info for my early days of kotor fanfiction writing.
This vid is going to come in handy for when I’m finally able to complete my new SW fanfic.
Thanks, Theory. You just re-lit the spark. 🎇
Please don’t stop doing these compilations until every single Sith has been done. Thank you and love you.
I got prescribed some oxys years ago for a bad injury. It was when the first battlefront ea game came out and before we all found out disney ruined star wars. I just got out of the military and was getting paid to just go to college and got my own nice apartment allowance. Best few weeks of my entire life. I would happily vote to legalize that stuff for recreation because it is better to have a few meaningful happy perfect hopeful wonderful years before OD’ing than to live for decades in a meaningless miserable horrible commie-ridden world where everything sucks including star wars.😩
@@RogersGirl88 amen brother, a-fucking-men
@starwarstheory you're one with the force! I absolutely love watching and listening to your theories! I listen to your vids in the car! Everywhere! You're an amazing star wars fan! Much love! My favorite out of all the TH-cam lore!
-Stephen P
I have always believed Anikan was the chosen one and the Sithari embodying both the light and the dark, and as so brought both orders back to square one, returning balance to the force.
There is balance when there is no Sith though
@@dawthvadah1249 You cannot perceive the light without darkness to give it definition. the whole balance with no Sith is just what the the Jedi came to believe because they saw themselves as good.
@@seigwarhieght the only reason there is light is because there is the dark that the Sith use. The dark throws everything off. There is only the force. Not light and dark
Ajunta Pall: so that why on Starwars The Old Republic he has a tomb aside Naga Sadow and map called Valley of Dark Lord(noted)
Revan: his cult called Revanite on Dromun Kaas and his storage was can be found on Naar Shadaa for stolen Infinate Engine(Starwars:The Old Republic, still explore as Bounty Hunter)
Tulak Hord:his tomb was on Valley of Dark Lord(Starwars The Old Republic)
Naga Sadow: we take his lightsaber on his tomb(Starwars The Old Republic)
Nihilus: his/her mask sell on Cartel Market
Just got my tonsils out, this video came at the perfect time, I always loved learning about the ancient Sith. Thank you theory!!
It's very interesting how you mentioned that Darth Vader was basically a slave to counselor/general palpatine as he was stuck in a robotic suit making Darth Vader a cyborg. Later had not been maimed and was fully human he would have more power to travel the universi whenever he's so pleased. Instead he was stuck in a suit that made him enslaved to constant treatment, recharging, feeding and the like.
They could’ve preserved some of the mystique just by having him wear his helmet whenever he’s in the public eye, so only his inner circle knows what he looks like. They also could’ve preserved his anonymity by wearing a Tusken face covering while he was with them until he got his armor back. With most people not knowing what he citizens looks like, he could’ve gone out in public without his mask and been a bit of his own spy.
A villain with a Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent alter ego opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Hi theory! Love all your videos! The recent ones are even better, keep it up. I wanted to ask if it's possible to higher your voice volume in your videos. I rather have to lower the volume than not having more volume bar to make it higher. It's really hard to listen to your videos while doing other chores, as I do usually. Thanks!
The story of Darth Bane is one of my absolute favourites. But it has always puzzled me that a Sith mandate, known only by the Sith is some how common knowledge amongst the Jedi. What do you think about this SWT?
It was explained in Legends that a Fallen Jedi named Kibh Jeen became aware of the Rule of Two in his efforts at collecting forbidden dark side knowledge.
Kibh warned of the Rule of Two with his dying breaths as the Jedi slew him but they dismissed the idea since Bane was believed to have died by their hands long ago before he could pass on his philosophy.
It's a long story but basically, in the second book of the Drew Karpyshyn Darth Bane trilogy, Darth Zannah helped stage Darth Bane's death by driving her 20-year-old force-sensitive cousin Darovit Insane and leading the Jedi into killing him under the belief that he was the last Sith Lord.
You're an incredible story teller. The "what of Maul trained Anakin" story was next level. You should have Kathleen's job. Thank you for keeping the true galaxy alive.
The knowledge that they’re called Dark Lords of the Sith because they were literally Dark Lords worshipped by the Sith race actually kinda blew my mind. The deep lore is wild
A live action series about the Sith would be off the hook!
Not needed , all we need is the expanded universe it’s already perfect
No. Disney would ruin it. Leave it alone.
@@cult_of_odin yep
So stoked for this! Downloaded it and watching it on my flight later. 👏🏼 much obliged Theory.
Apparently Luke Skywalker would one day encounter the thought bomb on Ruusan and use the force to finally free the spirits of the trapped Jedi, after over a thousand years of suffering. Happy ending!
Revan is in my opinion just as "chosen" as Anakin. Maybe even more, he understood both light and dark which as often stated are both one before the force itself. Skywalker didn't have such a profound understanding of both light and dark as he had. His spirit even split into a dark and light side just to later reunite to become one with the force millennia before Jin. Revan was the one responsible for the fall of the mightiest Sith emperor who ruled for 1000 years and was basically indestructible just as Vader later. He also brought the Republic to the brink of extinction just to rescue it. Revan is described as the strongest force user existing in the Jedi order at the time only beaten by an emperor who devoured a whole planet for power. And yes, I know that in the sequels Sidious was supposedly able to create black holes which I find to be quite ridiculous. Thank you Disney for ruining great story telling. The "chosen one" is a result of every strong person around and before him, the visions of people and his probable actions. If Revan hadn't distracted the emperor Vitiate for decades, the galaxy would have been wiped out.
you're 100% right
I kinda think of it like two rivers, one is the light side and one is the dark, they both must maintain the same forward momentum because they are really one big river, " The Force". The Jedi order, and, at first, the dark Lords, shared the "force" of each of their respective rivers, essentially turning a river into many streams. The rule of two brought the current back into two streams which were much more powerful that the little streams of power used by the Jedi. Thus, the (few) sith were much more powerful than the many jedi. Bane realized they must use subterfuge and planning because they were massively outnumbered, but the power that the dark side had gave them the "sorcery" to hide themselves right in the middle of jedi and not be sensed. But I also think that the wise Jedi and the wise Sith ultimately knew that there could never be a true winner because it was one big river of the force all along that would always balance itself. Anakin and Sidious balanced the force by basically wiping out both sides.
Imagine the knowledge Bane would've learned if Revan had made a holocron after kotor. Revan reborn was definitely alot more knowledgeable than his past Sith Lord incarnation
I stood in line for the first movie. Star Wars was astonishing in the 70s. I love your content sir, who would have thought that it would grow into this. What an adventure this has been.
Yes!!! Genaral Theory Thanks for a Holocron History Lesson ⚡
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Another great video. The first two kotor games introduced me to the ancient Sith like Ajunta pall , Marko Ragnos, Naga Sadow and Darth Revan . They were true pioneers of the Dark side . No wonder Darth Sidious had a great deal of respect for them. This is why I love legends.
They should do Episode 10, 11, 12 and base it on The Knights of The Old Republic and have Keanu Reeves play Revan because god that would work. I cannot decide if 10, 11, 12 should simply cover Revan and Malak or also include Knights of the Old Republic 2 with Kreia mirroring the Palpatine encounter in ROTJ but perhaps that wouldn't work at all because both games are too big for all that little screen time so the first game and the best one works for a sequel trilogy but then again we all know the story so nothing of shock value would really come out of it for us unless Revan takes the Dark Side ending in this one the way Rey should of done in the last sequel trilogy: "There's been nobody here for years. Who are you?!" "I'm Rey." *looks over to see Palpatine's force ghost laughing in glee*
"Rey Palpatine" *credits roll as her eyes turn yellow*
Thank you so very much for making this video. I happen to be a tremendous fan of the legends content, and I don’t think we get enough of it in all Star Wars Media.
I’ve been a fan of Star Wars, since my father first showed me episode four, and I’ve been hooked ever cents. However, this section of Star Wars is incredibly fun, and I hope that someday we get some more content about this era of a galaxy far far away.
I LOVE Kreia and her philosophy, quite the progressive force user and can even implement some of her teachings in real life. lol
She honestly was the truest Sith if there was any. Imagine if she Taught Bane, Palpatine, and such. Honestly think Palpatine would be the one most interested in her teachings.
@@trealosgaming3345 She probably would promote both philosophy since she believes in diversity of opposites in philosophy but at the same time I think she would prefer to teach to not rely so heavily on the force unlike Palpatine that's like 'MORE POWER" lol
Bane would appreciate the most I think however since he was a exceptional soldier and the force clearly made him much better.
Darth Plagueis needs more content also. The book was 80% about Papaltine! But I am right there with you on Path of Destruction (Trilogy) and Darth Plagueis being my favorite star wars books of all time!
Theory you really should play swtor, at least the original 1-50 stories from the force user classes. There is alot of good stuff in there.
One of the best trilogies I've read. I loved it. His philosophy landed with or ended with Sidious ruling the galaxy.
Thank you for this video
I wish star wars legends had amazing fan art like warhammer 40k. I’ve been waiting for someone to do art for the Bain books and the plaguis novel and even like heir to the empire all the way to Abeloth. Like we can we please get some more art? Star Wars theory could you hire one I’ll buy the work!
Been reading the tales of the Jedi comics learning about Naga Sadow and Exar Kun. Like I vaguely know about all the stuff from that era but I like actually going through all the content and just learning about this kind of stuff
Disney should just hire you and become the star wars loremaster. Another great video man!😁🔥
He's meant to destroy Disney not join them!!
@@shdwfxgamerz7667 😂😁
Wow and here I thought I knew all there was about these ancient sith lords but after watching this video I now know more about them thanks Theory may the force be with you always and continue making awesome content man I love your vids.
Making legends non canon only severely limited the pool of source material to be used for better Star Wars films. Imagine a 6 part film series starting at the Great Schism and moving through the stories of Exar Kun, then Bane, the Mandolorian Wars and ending with a Revan light side finale. Could be better than all 6 episodes if done well.
Revan came before Bane though
Learning about Adjunta was awesome. I still remember the ancient Sith ghost you get to meet on Korriban.
Love the Stories of the ancient Sith.
Man I love these old stories. I read them a long time ago. It's great to get to hear them again without having to actually read them. U also touched on how some ,I guess "younger" viewers don't appreciate how bad ass the Legends EU true cannon is.
This is awesome!
I have an interesting "theory" idea: What if, after saving Palpatine from Moralo Eval's plot, Obi-Wan just straight up disappears. He doesn't die, he's just gone. Perhaps some interference from the World Between Worlds. With this being so close to the return of Darth Maul, how would this affect stuff? How would Anakin react? What does Palpatine do?
Was there ever an order of force welders whom were like Jedi without the dogma? Not like evil Jedi but like peacekeepers whom aimed for good but didn't limit themselves a dogma?
Grey Jedi
Luke is considered such a Jedi. As Michael said some people refer to them as Grey Jedi. But the fan base largely doesn’t accept Grey Jedi as being a thing. The general consensus is that the Jedi Order themselves are the ones that put certain powers, actions and feelings into the “dark” category. Some agree that Jedi who don’t agree with this and become exiled or leave (but are not evil) are closer true Jedi because they believe in a balance of the force. Which is something that Luke understood as well. But in the end, there is still only good and evil.
@@Beletorix this is true, I would like if they created an order that understood training only those that could master their dark side like Mace Windu, while remaining on a path for good in as such as good was relative to what is best for each moment and or situation... much like what we need in life
Feels like I’m back in school, but I actually look forward this class 🔥 quality as always!!
Vitiate was everything that Sidious wished he could be
Agreed vitiate is i think more powerful than darth sidious
@@theoceancraft5407 He is not. Sidious was the most power sith lord in galactic history. Lucas own words
@@lilblock3564 Lucas has an ego as big as Palpatine.
@@Vigriff You know that doesnt disprove my point right?
@@lilblock3564 you know lucas was quoted that before 90% of the books were written?
Thank you so much man, that was freakin awesome!!😮🎉
Can’t wait to see Revan return in all his glory with the KOTOR remake!
Exactly the vid compilation I’ve been looking for 👌🏻👌🏻 especially since I just started reading the Darth Plageus novel 🔥🔥🔥
I loved exploring the tombs and Korriban in general in the SWTOR games, Ajunta was in there
I fell asleep to this and now I'm pissed that idk where I left off. Great video man, the ancient force is something cannon needs to cover firsthand.
Childhood is when you idolize the jedi, adulthood is when you realize the sith are so much cooler
I have this weird feeling you are still very young.
@@shanehacker609 30 my friend
Dude I’ve been waiting for a video like this for so long! Thank you Theory!
It would be really cool if star wars would make a new type of force users that used both sides of the force. ones that traind using them equally and not using one more then the other. Maybe that's what the chosen one is suppose to be. Like maybe the chosen one of the light side is the same as the dark side chosen one but the jedi and the sith misinterpreted the prophecy maybe the chosen one is supposed to stop the way of the jedi and the sith and teach them how to use both equally think about it if they use both equally that would balance them out. I've been watching every thing star wars including videos about sith lore and jedi lore all week and all night so this is me being crazy and I mean everything.
that would be cool
I mean grey Jedi exist aren't they not afraid to use the dark side?
The Chosen One is supposed to destroy the Sith because balance is when there are no Sith. The Jedi don’t use the light side, they use the force
Really enjoyed going back through these. Thanks for doing the compilation.
We need this for the ancient Jedi.
Darth vader gets PTSD panic attacks when the kids play the floor is lava
Legends are my Canon, especially Jacen & Jana solo, Mara Jade, Anakin and Ben skywalker and of course Jedi Grand Master and father, Luke Skywalker who is exactly as he should be.
It's awesome to see that I'm not alone in my love of the lore of Darth Bane. What Disney has done isn't even entertaining as an action film. They missed the best storyline ever written by killing it in their version of the movie sequels. Keep on doing what you're doing. JWL-Out
Yes you are not alone. I love Darth Bane too. He was really ambitious and had never ending quench for knowledge. He would do anything, literally anything to acquire more knowledge even risking his own health. But still at the same time he was no fool either.
"Honor is for the living, the dead is dead." - Darth Bane.
id like to see a movie about the first sith lord and the great schism
You are a real treasure my friend. I love your videos and your voice is very soothing. If Pimpin Papa Palpatine were here, he himself would approve, seeing as to how this is a supercut of the correct philosophy!
First comment bruvvvvvvvvv
I’m a content creator too
Thank you for all the Star Wars content theory!
I also read in one of the interviews Lucas did for a book that Leia was the chosen one. Interesting how Lucas himself has given different answers.
Love watching theses long videos and relaxing on Sundays. 👍 Bane is probably my favorite series of books
PLEASE keep making these Legends videos!!!!
Are you going to make a jedi one of these? Love listening to the lore. Also like how you narrate the comics and books!
Theory, this is a Christmas gift you have given us today, thank you, Marry Christmas and may the Force Be With You Always.
Love it ! I wondered what to do for the next 1 hour and 45 minutes lol, brilliant my boy ! Brilliant !
48:41 "If I kill you, will you die?'
Revan: "It would be extremely painful... for you."
Listen to these at work. Time flies by so fast. I appreciate this content
Great video T, enjoyed the compilation you did on Vader as well
Dude, I could literally listen to your videos for hours and hours while working on a project. How do I know? Because I did it today.
@31:15 Anakin when he turned to the darkside did bring balance to the force. Yoda and palpatine(masters), Kenobi and Vader(students), yeah there may have been other Jedi out there, but they were no where near kenobi’s league. Because of Luke, the whole balance was thrown off, the only thing that should exist after is a force follower who follows both teachings
I love content like this. Long form. Just wish there were no ads. Keep at it and may the Force be with you SWT
Seriously love these compilations
Lol Theory you are great man! Just finished your more recent video about Dooku not going to QuinnGons funeral which inspired me to rewatch TOTJ! But as Disney + is loading this video auyoplays and here I am! Lol thank you Thoery because of your channel I’ve become a super SW fan in only two years.
finally... thank you so much for this. I've read a lot of what you'll discuss I'm sure. but screw that I can't wait. I've seen your movie on vaders comic like 9 times and I hope you do more of it and this for us Sith out there who love your work
These type of videos is why I fell in love with this channel
The work that went into this video (and the other 2 hour ones) is mind boggling o.o
it has found me, this exactly what ive been looking for. i knew i heard answering me.
i actually just scrolled down on my suggested and clicked on one. this was it. and really was what i was looking for, ancient Sith lore.