Sith Academy (Korriban)



The Sith Academy on Korriban was a facility in use during the Jedi Civil War, dedicated to training Force sensitives in the Dark Jedi arts, and running archeological projects in the Valley of the Dark Lords.

History
The exact time of establishment of the academy is unclear, though it was probably founded sometime during the Great Sith War and was in full operation as of 3,993 BBY.

Revan and Malak used the academy upon their return as Sith Lords to train Dark Jedi for their empire. Its students during this time were either Force sensitives looking to take a side in the Jedi Civil War, or fallen Jedi, disillusioned with either the Jedi, the war or the Republic in general.

Whether an initial founder or former student, Jorak Uln was an early headmaster of the academy. In later years this passed to Uthar Wynn as he overthrew the former master in the manner of the Sith. Upon Revan's return to the planet during his search for the Star Maps, Uthar Wynn was killed in line with his apprentice, Yuthura Ban's, intentions. Sources are unclear as to whether Yuthura took over rule of the academy or left to join the Jedi after Uthar's death.

In either case, the academy's history all but ended with the climax of the Jedi Civil War. Shortly after the destruction of the Star Forge, infighting at the academy turned Korriban into a graveyard once more. It was looted after the First Battle of Korriban.

It was reopened during the New Sith Wars following the Battle of Korriban, and a young Darth Bane trained there.

Practices


Entrance, and indeed life, at the Sith Academy was difficult. To be admitted, prospective students were required to impress one of the teachers or students who was already in the Academy, receiving as proof a medallion. Another option was to kill a student and take his or her medallion. Fallen Jedi usually did not have much difficulty in gaining admission, because they had already been trained in the ways of the Force. Prospective students were forced to compete against each other in a group; one would gain enough prestige to impress the headmaster and become a true Sith, while the others would be forced to wait a year before trying again.

Competition was fierce, and many students were killed in their attempts to outdo their competitors. Further, the Sith held no qualms about killing students to either facilitate an acquaintance’s acceptance of the dark side or preventing other students being held back. Even the Academy's headmaster was not immune to backstabbing. It was not uncommon for a headmaster to be overthrown by his or her second in command. Whenever this or other political intrigue hit the academy, people had a tendency to disappear.

Additionally, the cruelty was further demonstrated by the penchant of academy students to visit the colony of Dreshdae and torment hopefuls wishing to enter the academy. The Sith also kept their own store of captive Republic soldiers for practice in torture and battle. The Sith also had a prison wing to detain and interrogate prisoners. It is believed that Revan freed a Mandalorian prisoner by putting him into a temporary coma to trick the Sith into believing he died during interrogation.

Headmasters
The Sith Academy had many Head Masters (or Mistresses) throughout its history. During the Old Sith Wars two included Jorak Uln and Uthar Wynn.

During the New Sith Wars Qordis was the Academy's Head Master.

Appearances

 * Shadows and Light
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Darth Bane: Path of Destruction