Star Wars Canon Confirms Darth Bane’s Revolution in Sith History
- This depiction differs from the Legends story of Darth Bane, who was previously thought to be the architect of the Sith's survival.
- The canon history reveals that the Jedi were responsible for the destruction of the Sith.
- This canon narrative contrasts with Legends, where Bane engineered the downfall of the Sith by manipulating the Brotherhood of Darkness.
Star Wars Sith Wars: The Canon Ending
Star Wars has confirmed how the Sith Wars ended in canon. This depiction differs from the Legends story of Darth Bane, who was previously thought to be the architect of the Sith’s survival. The last Sith War occurred a thousand years before the Skywalker saga and led to the belief that the Sith were extinct.
The canon history reveals that the Jedi were responsible for the destruction of the Sith. According to the Star Wars Encyclopedia, Darth Bane was the last surviving Sith when the Jedi Order defeated the Sith. He created the Rule of Two, stating that there should only be one master and one apprentice.
This canon narrative contrasts with Legends, where Bane engineered the downfall of the Sith by manipulating the Brotherhood of Darkness. The focus in canon seems to be on simplifying the story of the Sith.
Darth Bane’s Role in Sith History
New references suggest that the last significant Sith War’s conclusion was different in canon. In Star Wars #20, a Jedi from the High Republic Era mentioned a golden age following the end of Darth Bane’s rule. This implies that Bane survived the Jedi’s attack and later reformed the Sith.
In the Legends version, Bane’s story involved his battle against his apprentice, Darth Zannah, resulting in his death on the planet Amblin. In contrast, canon hints that Bane’s spirit is linked to his homeworld, Moraband, suggesting he died there.
Darth Bane trained Darth Zannah, who eventually killed him, fulfilling the Rule of Two.
The Path Forward for Sith History in Star Wars
Modern Star Wars has been careful not to delve deeply into Sith history. Hints about their past are slowly surfacing, and this emerging narrative is quite different from what was established in Legends.
As new Star Wars stories move beyond the Skywalker saga, it may be time to expand on the rich history of the Sith further. The new canon provides a fresh start for understanding the Sith and their legacy, allowing fans to explore this intriguing aspect of the Star Wars universe.