#the sith lords

[justiceforc3po]

this fake tweet has been brought to you by the worst/best discord server i‘ve had the joy of being in. thank you @parseolegacy for making me laugh way too hard, og exchange under the cut :)

[kotor-week]

KotOR Week 2024

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Knights of the Old Republic: the Sith Lords, I want to celebrate with a week of prompts for artists, writers and every other creator in the fandom!

Any creations based on any character or place or event of the games or the world around them is applicable for this event! NSFW is allowed so long as it is put under a cut and properly tagged.

Day 1 (2nd December): Darth Revan

Day 2 (3rd December): The Jedi Exile

Day 3 (4th December): The Crew of the Ebon Hawk

Day 4 (5th December): The Mandalorian Wars

Day 5 (6th December): The Jedi Civil War

Day 6 (7th December): Post Game

Day 7 (8th December): Freeform

All these prompts are very wide and open, and mostly just inspiration, not something that needs to be followed, so if you want to make something entirely different, that would be completely fine!

Looking forward to see what people create!

[moravel]

How hilarious is it that Kreia finds out Atton is a former Jedi hunter/torturer/murderer and is immediately like “Perfect. Babysit my Jedi.”

[darth-jess]

Sith Names

Today, I'm delving into the dark side and explore the fascinating meanings behind Sith names. These names are rarely arbitrary; they often reflect the very essence of the Sith who bear them, hinting at their nature, ambitions, and ultimate fate.

Let's start with the architect of the Rule of Two: Darth Bane. The word "bane" itself means "a cause of great distress or annoyance." And indeed, Bane was a bane to the Jedi Order, setting the stage for their eventual downfall. His Rule of Two, a radical shift in Sith philosophy, ensured that the Sith would survive, adapt, and ultimately thrive in the shadows. He was a force of destruction, a harbinger of change, and a constant, gnawing threat to the light. The name "Bane" perfectly encapsulates his role as the catalyst for the Sith's resurgence.

Next, we encounter Darth Tenebrous. "Tenebrous" means "dark, shadowy, or obscure." This name perfectly suits a Sith who operated in the shadows, whose plans were complex and shrouded in mystery. Tenebrous was known for his scientific pursuits, his obsession with manipulating midi-chlorians, and his long-term schemes. He was a master of the unseen, a manipulator of the very fabric of life, and his name reflects his preference for operating in the darkness, away from prying eyes.

Then there's Darth Plagueis. His name derives from "plague," which signifies a contagious disease that causes widespread suffering. Plagueis was obsessed with immortality, with conquering death itself. He sought to manipulate life and death, to control the very essence of existence. Like a plague, his influence spread, subtly corrupting the galaxy and paving the way for his apprentice's rise to power. His name is a chilling reminder of the destructive nature of his ambitions, his ability to spread corruption, and the lingering effects of his actions.

Darth Sidious, also known as Emperor Palpatine, bears a name derived from "insidious," meaning "proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects." This perfectly captures his manipulative nature. He was a master of deception, a puppet master who orchestrated the Clone Wars, corrupted the Republic, and seized control of the galaxy. His rise to power was a slow, calculated process, a gradual erosion of trust and stability. Like an insidious poison, he infiltrated the highest levels of power, corrupting from within and leaving devastation in his wake.

Another dark figure that stalked the galaxy, a figure of pure, unbridled aggression was Darth Maul.

The word "maul" means "to wound by scratching and tearing," or "to handle roughly." This definition perfectly encapsulates Darth Maul's fighting style and his role within Sidious's grand scheme. He was a weapon, a tool, a physical manifestation of the Sith's destructive power. Unlike his master, Sidious, Maul was not a master of subtle manipulation or intricate planning. He was a force of raw, visceral violence, a relentless predator who relied on his physical prowess and ferocity.

His double-bladed lightsaber, his acrobatic fighting style, and his savage demeanor all reflected the meaning of his name. He was designed to inflict pain, to tear through his enemies, and to leave a trail of destruction in his wake. While other Sith, like Sidious or Plagueis, focused on long-term schemes and political machinations, Maul was the embodiment of immediate, brutal action.

He was, in many ways, a pawn, a tool to be wielded by his master. He was not privy to the full extent of Sidious's plans, nor was he meant to be. His purpose was to act, to execute, to destroy. He was the dark side's blunt instrument, a force unleashed upon the galaxy to pave the way for Sidious's rise to power.

The very physicality of the word "maul" highlights the difference between him and other Sith. He was not a strategist, a manipulator, or a philosopher. He was a warrior, a killer, a living weapon. His name, like his actions, was a testament to the raw, untamed power of the dark side, a power that could be unleashed in a moment of savage fury.

Darth Tyranus, also known as Count Dooku, takes his name from "tyranny" or "tyrant." These terms refer to cruel and oppressive rule, absolute power, and the suppression of dissent. Dooku, a former Jedi Master, embraced the dark side and became a figure of authority and fear. He was a skilled warrior, a charismatic leader, and a ruthless strategist. His name reflects his desire for control, his willingness to impose his will upon others, and his role as a figure of tyranny in the Clone Wars.

Finally, we have Darth Vader. His name, derived from the Dutch word "vader," meaning "father," carries a profound and tragic irony. He is the father of Luke and Leia Skywalker, a fact that becomes a central point of conflict and redemption in his story. His name serves as a constant reminder of the life he lost, the family he betrayed, and the potential for good that still flickered within him. The duality of his name, the contrast between his dark persona and his paternal role, adds a layer of complexity to his character, making him one of the most iconic and compelling figures in the Star Wars saga.

These Sith names are more than just labels; they are reflections of their bearers' destinies, their ambitions, and their inherent natures. They are whispers of the dark side, echoes of the power that corrupts and consumes.

[crowhoonter]

One of the best parts of KoTOR 2 to me is how it subverts the typical Star Wars trend of having the main character be the center of the universe. In most things Star Wars, especially the movies, everything revolves around the main character, and granted, that is partly because they will be our main protagonist, but also it specially focuses around them. Anakin Skywalker is the single most important person during the prequels, almost everyone plans involve him in some way, and his actions define almost everything else that happens. This trend continues in the other trilogies, with the Skywalkers being the main focus.

KoTOR 2 is similar in some aspects to this, the Exile is undoubtedly the center of the story, and their actions influence everyone else to the extreme. The subversion of this is that the majority of the exile's influence doesn't take place during the game arguably. It happens far before it.

The Exile is responsible for almost every one of their companions major neuroses. Your actions have defined everyone, if not always directly, and played major parts of shaping them into who they are by the time of the game. The way it plays out, it's like a sort of "afterword" of one of the movies. You experience the fallout of the actions and decisions you made, the result of being the center of the universe, and it is very rarely pretty. KoTOR 2's companions were broken by your actions, and now you have to mend that break.

Basically, I really love that KoTOR 2 shows the how being the most important person ever would really play out, and its incredibly destructive consequences. Its a really cool subversion of the typical Star Wars formula.

[chocochipjewel]

MiniFemShashFeb2025 Day 1: I want you to… See Me (by @astrobookwormsinger)

The idea of seeing someone in a more intimate than normal sense was introduced to me in KotOR 2 and I've been obsessed with it since. Something about Visas Marr… the only survivor of her planet… her Miraluka Force Sight damaged, but healed by the Exile (player character) AKA Meetra Surik… and they See each other using this ability one last time before Meetra leaves for the unknown, never to return. Tragic hurt/comfort. You know? Yeah.

Disclaimer: I use they/them for Meetra Surik because, well, gender-neutral player character, but they are female-presenting for the most part in Star Wars Legends canon (and pretty feminine and Sapphic to me as well), so I've decided to include them for the FemSlashFeb ships. It's about the vibe of being Sapphic than being strictly Female okay. Get off my back I'm AFAB agender myself I can do this.

[cronencata]

Moody light study of my favorite sith lord, Darth Sion. Unfinished.

Drawn in Janurary 2024.

( Did you know KotOR II turned 20 this year?? I wanted to do more to celebrate its anniversary but time was not on my side. :( )

[captainpirateface]

What do you call Force Sensitive Children?

Dead.

[full-moon-phoenix]

The differences between how the Jedi and the Sith view the Force can be seen irl in how different people treat love. The Jedi treat the Force as fire, to be carried from one torch to the other without diminishing the flame, which is why they believe in strength in numbers. The Sith treat the Force as venom, which loses its potency the more cups it's poured into, which is why they keep their numbers small.

In treating love like venom, you sacrifice a piece of yourself to fill others' cups and either become empty or isolate yourself to avoid that, which is where the Sith fell short. But remember, the Jedi also had so many numbers in the end that their fire became an uncontrollable inferno and then burnt out after their path of destruction.

[vinesaucejoelfacts]

FACT: I'm never gonna be able to take the Knights of the Old Republic games seriously ever again.

[justiceforc3po]

They‘ve been living rent free in my head…

[kotor-week]

Hello KotOR fans 👋

I was thinking about celebrating KotOR and KotOR 2 with a week of prompts for artists and writers! I was thinking of maybe doing it around the 6th December when TSL was first released (20 years ago this year!) and I wanted to see what the general enthusiasm for something like this would be!

[moravel]

No, I don’t know what the setting or context are. She’s being an overly handsy master and he’s just simping.

[aeskanera]

Star Wars fancast: Peng Xiaoran as Visas Marr

[krausbombit]

This is how my Halloween went 🤷🏼‍♂️