User:Jensaarai/Exar Kun

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Opening
"A Dark Jedi, on the other hand, has much smaller ambitions. He&mdash;or she&mdash;thinks only of himself. He acts alone. The ultimate goal is not galactic conquest, but personal wealth and importance. Like a common thug or criminal, he revels in cruelty and selfishness. He preys upon the weak and vulnerable, spreading misery and suffering wherever he goes."

- Jedi Master Obba

Dark Jedi, also referred to as Fallen Jedi, were typically former members of the Jedi Order who fell to the Dark Side of the Force and renounced their allegiance to their former comrades, often in the name of self-interest. Most Dark Jedi had received formal Jedi Training prior to leaving the Order, though the term "Dark Jedi" was something of a blanket term for any Darksider. The reasons for a Jedi to leave the Order and become a Dark Jedi were varied, ranging from simple philosophical disagreements to perceived betrayal, though the occurrence itself was almost always violent.

Most Dark Jedi worked independently, and were more concerned with personal wealth and importance rather than any overriding agenda or goal. However, many Dark Jedi went on to found their own organizations, effectively Jedi splinter sects. The most notable organization of this type was the Sith, a fact reflected by it's frequent reformations by fallen Jedi following it's previous destruction. However, most Dark Jedi organizations or individuals failed to achieve such a level of notoriety, and often served at the pleasure of the Sith.

Overview
"He is a Dark Jedi.''" "''Jedi?" "Dark Jedi."

- 8t88 and Kyle Katarn, discussing the Dark Jedi Jerec

The vast majority of Dark Jedi are former members of the Jedi Order who succumbed to the temptations of the Dark side of the Force and turned on their former comrades. The reasons for their falls were varied, ranging from a desire for vengeance against a perceived betrayal to a simple devotion to self-interest. Whatever the circumstances leading up to it, the event itself was almost always violent. Upon leaving the Order, Dark Jedi often prefer to go into isolation to experiment with the Dark Side, or find a more capable tutor, such as a Sith Lord, to complete their training.

Some Dark Jedi were not former Jedi trainees, but were instead Force-sensitives discovered and trained by other Darksiders in their own twisted brand of Jedi philosophy. Others didn't even begin life as Force-sensitives, but were instead artificially granted with such powers. Due to these differing circumstances, the term "Dark Jedi" has become something of a blanket term for any adherents of the Dark Side who weren't members preexisting Dark Side cults, such as the Sith.

As most Dark Jedi worked independently, they lacked any overall philosophy or mindset. Many simply cited self-interest as their motivation, though some were motivated by a personal hatred of the Jedi Order. Many of the latter would become noted Jedi hunters. Among the organizations, the guiding tenants often followed the Sith-style belief in the "rule of the strong". Ultimately, most Dark Jedi were little different from their former Jedi comrades, distinguished only by an adherence to the Dark Side of the Force.

Typical Skills and Abilities


"Strange. He looked like a Jedi and fought like a Jedi, but his power felt so warped."

- Kyle Katarn

While the overall lack of organization between Dark Jedi prevented the formation of any sort of standard, there were a number of consistencies within the operating styles of various Dark Jedi. As most were former Jedi trainees, Dark Jedi typically demonstrated skills and talents associated with members of the Order, but with a decidedly more aggressive slant. Classical Jedi fighting forms were prevalent, though modified versions unique to individual duelists were not unheard of.

As far as Force abilities went, most Dark Jedi were adept at channeling their hatred and anger to boost their physical prowess, though most of their other skills were simply aggressive applications of typical Jedi abilities, such as Telekinesis. On occasion, some would demonstrate powerful Dark Side abilities such as Force lightning, though more advanced powers, such as Sith alchemy, typically evaded them.

Typical Wardrobe and Armament


Most Dark Jedi would continue to favor a Jedi-style wardrobe, though they heavily favored darker colors over the tans and browns of the Order. However, the mode of dress for most was dictated by either personal preference or practical requirements. For example, Dark Jedi who frequently engaged in combat often favored some type of Armor, while those in positions of wealth and power often chose to flaunt their influence with the finest of clothing.

Among the Dark Jedi organizations, a standardized uniform was often the norm, ranging from imitation Jedi robes to Combat suits and armor. However, many organizations would allow for individualized attire.

The standard weapon of most Dark Jedi was the lightsaber, a hold-over from their Jedi training. Dark Jedi often continued to wield their original Jedi lightsabers, though many would choose to distinguish themselves with a Sith-style crimson blade.

First Great Schism
"It seems too easy to blame everything on Xendor and the dark side. Maybe we&hellip; maybe the Jedi were partly to blame, too."

- Danzigorro Potts

Hundred-Year Darkness
"So envious were the Jedi Knights of our ability to transform creatures into improved manifestations, they made it their ongoing duty to hunt us―the Dark Jedi―wherever we attempted to experiment and practice our knowledge."

- Ajunta Pall

Involvement in the Sith Wars
"Beware, Jedi Master, lest through carelessness and inattention you let loose on the galaxy a monster&hellip;"

- Bodo Baas

Involvement in the Clone Wars
"You were an estimable Jedi, Quinlan Vos. Once. As was Sora Bulq. As was Count Dooku. Now you all sully the name of Jedi. I, too, had my questions. Every battle I have with fallen Jedi like you answers them. You betray everything you were taught. You betray yourselves. You are faithless&hellip;"

- K'Kruhk

Servants and Victims of the Galactic Empire
"I have watched you. You have advanced in submission to my will. I will make you Dark Jedi&mdash;extensions of my own power."

- Reborn Emperor Palpatine to Xecr Nist and Tedryn-Sha

Post-Imperial Dark Jedi
"The weakling Jedi who scorned me will soon be erased from history, replaced by a new race of warriors. Strong warriors. Warriors who know that the Force is not a shield to protect the useless, but is in reality a weapon to empower the worthy!"

- Desann

Behind the Scenes
"We avoid [Dark Jedi] when we can. Dark Jedi definition still refers to any dark side user."

- Leland Chee

"A dark Jedi is anyone who practices the dark side of the Force whether or not they were a former Jedi."

- Leland Chee