Talk:Darth Nihilus

Species
Just what was/is Nihilus, species wise? Also, does he remind anybody else of the Ringwraiths from the Lord of the Rings? (Beings consumed by darkness so greatly that they have nearly lost physical form)

Lord Patrick 05:20, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * His species is never revealed. And yes, I suspect that's where Obsidian got their inspiration... they just added a clown mask. --Imperialles 10:47, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Well, there's clearly a human face under the mask on the intro picture of Sion, Nihilus and Visas. Although it's more brown and wrinkly than a normal human face, it appears. - Sikon 13:07, 5 Aug 2005 (UTC)
 * I'm just going to make it clear that Nihilus was HUMAN. Kreia says that he is no longer human. Which clearly means, he was at some point in his life, HUMAN. Redemption 02:13, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
 * But what does 'no longer' mean? how can someone change their species?? :) In any case i added the "dark Side" category to define this, since he became a 'Forcial' entity. MoffRebus 13:55, 9 April 2006 (UTC)
 * Redemption, Kreia never says he was no longer a human. She said he was no longer a man. Although you can "assume" man = male human, it may not. So, his race/species is still an unknown. Matadore 09:03, 20 May 2006 (EST)

Dark Lord?
Darth Nihilus is listed in the Sith Masters category. Should Darth Nihilus be counted as the Dark Lord of the Sith? --User:SFH
 * I'm going to ditch the silly over-categorisation of the Sith anyway, so it doesn't matter. QuentinGeorge 22:29, 6 Aug 2005 (UTC)
 * Okay, but is he counted among the Dark Lords? --User:SFH
 * I would say no, mainly because, no acutally i would say yes. mainly because, following canon Revan returned to the Jedi and so naturally Darth Traya would become DLS, but when Nihilus and Sion betrayed her one of them would have taken the title for themselves. Most likely being Nihilus! Jasca Ducato 10:00, 11 Sep 2005 (UTC)
 * Is it why there is not a succession box at the end of the article? MoffRebus 02:01, 10 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * After a long argument, it was determined that neither Darth Traya, Darth Sion nor Darth Nihilus were ever Dark Lord of the Sith. QuentinGeorge 02:07, 10 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * Then why the hell is KotOR II subtitled "The Sith Lords"????
 * Read the article on Sith Lord. It means a lot of things. -- SFH 02:31, 18 Dec 2005 (UTC)
 * Well both of you would be wrong, they are Dark Lords, or at least Nihilus at most. They should be included, and it is also not up to either of you since it seems like instead of canon or reliable sources, you have posted opinions. Put them back in.
 * Well show me some Canon information that they were classed as Dark Lords. Nihilus's goals don't fit with the standard Dark Lord goals. Visas does refer to him as "milord" though. Phillowe88 14:06, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

Mandalorian prisoner?
Where did it say he was a prisoner of the Mandalorians? I thought he wasn't heard of until after Malachor V... (I guess I need a little light shed into this backstory for further clarification, help sort out other bits of rumors about his backstory) DAWUSS 13:53, 4 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't get this prisoner reference either. Someone care to explain? --Fade 19:46, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
 * It is never mentioned that he is a prisoner of the Mandalorians, Kriea, while talking to the Exile describes how Darth Nihilus fled his prison (the planet Malachor V itself). Chances are he was a Jedi that fought with Revan & Malak during the Jedi Civil War but got left behind on Malachor V after the battle for some reason, maybe to look after the Trayus Academy. Being a Sith he betrayed his order and left the planet. Jasca Ducato 17:38, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Kreia tells the Exile that Nihilus "is of that place" (Malachor V). That doesn't mean he was some Mandalorian prisioner. All of that is pure speculation, and I think it should be taken out of the Wiki "bio" until more valid information is available on the origins of Darth Nihilus. Unless you like giving out false information. Matadore 09:13, 20 May 2006 (EST)

Force Consuming?
What does it mean when he "Consumes the Force"? I don't get it. Cato Neimoidia 02:51, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I think it means he drains the midi-chlorians from a living thing, but I'm not sure. -- SFH 02:52, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

How did he get into this situation where he has to Feed of people though, he started as a human, why the change?
 * He is a "wound" in the Force, like Kreia and the Exile. He consumes the Force and living things so that he can "sustain" his existance. He is drawn to Force-sensatives, according to Visas Marr. But he can feed off life itself, as Colonel Tobin explains when you encounter him on the Ravenger. It has nothing to do with midi-chlorians. Matadore 09:22, 20 May 2006 (EST)
 * Well what does it mean to "consume"? Does it mean to put into mouth and swallow or what? -- Cato Neimoidia 19:54, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
 * He is a "wound" in the Force, like Kreia and the Exile. Don't generalize. Not to Kreia, at least. - Sikon [ Talk ] 00:42, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Lightsaber Form

 * Forgive me, i have not yet played KOTOR2... But i got the impression that the seven forms of lightsaber combat was introduced and usable in KOTOR2. So I assume player can determine Nihilus' combat form by observing his in-game style. Then why there is no reference in the article despite he used Malak's style? Thx! Darth Kevinmhk 02:46, 17 March 2006 (UTC)
 * The seven styles are only implemented as gameplay mechanics and have no visual differences. - Sikon [ Talk ] 14:25, 9 April 2006 (UTC)
 * I see, thanks. Darth Kevinmhk 06:22, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
 * The statement in the "Behind the Scenes" section of Nihilus's bio that says that he uses the same lightsaber form as Darth Malak is 100% speculation. The 7 lightsaber forms are presented in KOTOR II, and some do offer a few different animations (also your level and improved power attack, flurry, and critical hit offer new animations as well), but Nihilus's lightsaber form is just the basic attacks. That's why it looks similar to Malak's form... because in KOTOR, the only form was the basic form. Matadore 09:30, 20 May 2006 (EST)
 * Actually because Nihilus and Malak use the same base model and animations, they use the same saber form. :P --Redemption 00:46, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Profile Pic

 * Alright, in order to avoid further edit wars, let's settle it here: The Awesome Promo or The Ingame Cap Screen? I like the Promo much more. Darth Kevinmhk 07:56, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I prefer the promo, and I think headshots are better for profile pictures anyway. - Lord Hydronium 08:28, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * The "Ingame" image is way too dark, and a PNG. - Sikon [ Talk ] 08:33, 25 May 2006 (UTC)