Imperial Sith Acolyte

"Why do weird things tend to happen when those kids from the Acolyte Program are around?"

- Anonymous Imperial officer

Imperial Sith Acolytes were Force sensitive soldiers deployed by the Galactic Empire in 1 BBY. Imperial Sith Acolytes were trained on Kamino as part of the Acolyte Program and frequently worked alongside the Imperial Saber Guards. They gained a reputation for their aggressive training techniques characterized by resisting most Force techniques and extensive damage to property. They were recruited from the failed clones of the original Galen Marek, a descendant of Jedi Purge survivors who had fled to Kashyyyk.

Many Acolytes were deployed to newly subjugated worlds such as Cato Neimoidia. Other Acolytes were stationed on Kamino with a few participating in the boarding of the Rebel Alliance Nebulon-B frigate Salvation. Starkiller, one of Galen Marek's clones, encountered and killed many of the Sith Acolytes by utilizing his considerable lightsaber skills.

History
Imperial Sith Acolytes were created sometime after the "misadventures" of the original Starkiller. As with the Saber Guards, they were the failed clones of the original Galen Marek. On Kamino, they received extensive training in the Force from unknown Dark Side Adepts. The first batch of these warriors were stationed on Cato Neimoidia where they help facilitate the establishment of an Imperial Protectorate under Baron Merillion Tarko. Despite their training, the Sith Acolytes were no match for Starkiller, a clone of Marek from Kamino. The Sith Acolytes who stood in Starkiller's way were single-handedly annihilated by the clone as he made his way through Tarko-se to rescue General Rahm Kota from the Tarko-se Arena.

Following the events on Cato Neimodia, Acolytes along with other Imperial units including Saber Guards boarded the Rebel Alliance Nebulon-B frigate Salvation which was transporting Starkiller and the liberated Kota. Despite taking the hangar, engine room, and various gun emplacements, the boarding parties were systematically wiped out by Starkiller. During an attack on the cloning facilities of Timira City, Alliance forces encountered numerous Sith Acolytes but overcame them despite heavy casualties. A large group was defeated by Starkiller's clone when he came to rescue Juno Eclipse, who was held captive by Darth Vader.

Powers and abilities
Imperial Sith Acolytes displayed adequate ability in the Force. They utilized a Force technique which made them nearly impervious to enemy Force powers. Acolytes also were able to utilize abilities such as Force push, Force lightning, and Force repulse.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II