Sith Academy: Korriban

[Darth Logos]

HAHA!!! I DIG IT! Your an awesome Dark Lord! Points all the time but especially for that one.

Thanks, I try.

[Gar-Wi Musan]

So is the term Sith Lord and the title Darth the same thing. I know Sidious was a Sith lord and also known as Darth Sidious. But for example, would Darth Maul or Darth Vader also be Sith Lords even though they were an apprentice to Sidious? Drop some knowledge on me.

[Darth Tepes]

So is the term Sith Lord and the title Darth the same thing. I know Sidious was a Sith lord and also known as Darth Sidious. But for example, would Darth Maul or Darth Vader also be Sith Lords even though they were an apprentice to Sidious? Drop some knowledge on me.

From what I could tell Darth and Sith Lord were interchangeable.  But, then there is the title of Dark Lord of the Sith, this was the title granted to the most powerful in the order and after Lord bane instituted the Rule of Two it was given to the Master while the Apprentice was a Sith Lord.  Palpatine shirked this tradition when he became Emperor by granting the title of Dark Lord to Vader.

[Darth Logos]

So is the term Sith Lord and the title Darth the same thing. I know Sidious was a Sith lord and also known as Darth Sidious. But for example, would Darth Maul or Darth Vader also be Sith Lords even though they were an apprentice to Sidious? Drop some knowledge on me.

Sith Lord and Dark Lord of the Sith are interchangeable; that is what someone is. Darth, however is a title.

Darth

[Darth Cruelty]

It depends. My stance is that the power, or rather strength, of the Dark Side comes from the emotions one draws from when using it. Anger, Fear, Hatred. These are very strong negative emotions, which might explain why the Dark Side takes such a toll on its followers. Just as stress can manifest itself physically in the body, so too can these emotions reek havoc from being sustained for long periods. There have been cases of people actually "dying of a broken heart." They are emotionally wounded so badly that they have no to live and the body simply shuts down. Case in point: Padme Skywalker.

I have theorized though, that powerful positive emotions (Joy, Hope, Love) could be drawn from with similar effective strength. It was stated that Darth Plagueis had the ability to "prevent death" in others, but it is also noted that the Dark Side cannot be used to heal. For me this raises the question, did Darth Plagueis draw off these positive emotions despite being a Sith Lord?

Since the Jedi strive to remove emotion from their respective equation, I believe it limits the strength they get from the Force. Yes there are some Jedi of noted strength in the Force, Yoda for example. But think about how powerful he might be if he drew on his emotions.

Wow, very good points here Darth Logos. I've been enjoying this thread a lot, thanks for sharing. And I agree.

[Darth Logos]

Wow, very good points here Darth Logos. I've been enjoying this thread a lot, thanks for sharing. And I agree.

Thanks. I have long held the opinion that the true nature of the Force has never really been explored.

[Darth Tepes]

Thanks. I have long held the opinion that the true nature of the Force has never really been explored.

WHICH...Is where I thought the new films were headed....

[Darth Logos]

WHICH...Is where I thought the new films were headed....

Whoops

[Darth Cruelty]

Thanks. I have long held the opinion that the true nature of the Force has never really been explored.

Agreed! Especially since in these new films, it seems like the force is a dying "idea", many think of it as not even real. Rey thinking Skywalker was a myth in the force awakens, then having to be convinced by Han when he explains that the jedi.. the force.. its all real. It seems like many people have dispelled the force, and made it sound as if it was all imaginary. I hope it is reiterated and expanded on in films to come. Just a thought...

[ThreadJack]

I would very much like something to expand upon the idea of Sith magic. I feel we only got a small taste so far.

[Darth Logos]

Agreed! Especially since in these new films, it seems like the force is a dying "idea", many think of it as not even real. Rey thinking Skywalker was a myth in the force awakens, then having to be convinced by Han when he explains that the jedi.. the force.. its all real. It seems like many people have dispelled the force, and made it sound as if it was all imaginary. I hope it is reiterated and expanded on in films to come. Just a thought...

Oh....that shell is just horrible writing.

I would very much like something to expand upon the idea of Sith magic. I feel we only got a small taste so far.

You're referring to what the Nightsisters practice?

[ThreadJack]

Oh....that shell is just horrible writing.
You're referring to what the Nightsisters practice?

As well as Darth Zannah. More so Zannah's version of it.

[Darth Logos]

As well as Darth Zannah. More so Zannah's version of it.

Well........The Nightsisters refer to it as Magik (I think that's how they spell it), but it is really just use of the Force in a ritualistic manner. Zannah's abilities fall under the realm of Sith Sorcery. Being able to tap into someone's greatest fears and manipulating their perception. It's not an ability that is simply learned. But I highly doubt that Disney will incorporate it since it only ever appeared in the OCEU.

[Darth Tepes]

Oh....that shell is just horrible writing.

Yea...I get they wanted to maybe make Luke a Legend...but they could have easily done that with him retired as the Grandmaster and a new generation of Jedi have to seek him out after their temple is attacked.

[PsychoSith]

Agreed! Especially since in these new films, it seems like the force is a dying "idea", many think of it as not even real. Rey thinking Skywalker was a myth in the force awakens, then having to be convinced by Han when he explains that the jedi.. the force.. its all real. It seems like many people have dispelled the force, and made it sound as if it was all imaginary. I hope it is reiterated and expanded on in films to come. Just a thought...

See thats a headcanon i hope they explore in ROS.

Ive had this thought for awhile since the idea of the Living Force has become so prevalent in canon lately what if the constant war and killing has made the force weaker by nature. If the force is in and made up by all living things it stands to reason the less living things the weaker the force is. My headcanon for awhile is the force doesnt give a crap about the Jedi or Sith, and " balance" just refers to "stop blowing up planets you ding dongs"