Order of the Sith

Order of the Sith
General Information
Status	Active
Leader	Unknown
Motto	Sith Code
Headquarters	Sith Temple
Historical Information
Founded	Unknown
Political Information
Affiliation	Galactic Empire Imperial Union
Type	Force Sect
Holosite	Order of the Sith

The Order of the Sith, also known as the Sith or Sith Order, is the Force-using group closely affiliated with the Galactic Empire.

History

The Order of the Sith has existed longer than most can remember. It has always held close ties with the Galactic Empire, though at times the Sith had their own definition of which person or collective was to be referred to as "Emperor" or "Galactic Empire" respectively. During the times of the Imperial Core the Sith operated completely out of the galaxy's view, until the assumed a more visible role again when they merged with the Imperial Core to form the Dark Empire.

After the merger between the Dark Empire and the Galactic Empire, the Sith Order was renamed to Order of the Dark Hand by Vodo Bonias.

Leadership

The Order of the Sith is led primarily by the Dark Lord of the Sith, who is typically the strongest Sith Master.

Former leaders

Darth Virsunas

Former Dark Lords of the Sith are:

• Piett
• Darth Knyte
• Darth Volentus

Contrary to common belief, Venerable Dark Side Master Vodo Bonias has never claimed the title of Dark Lord of the Sith, leaving this title to the stronger Darth Knyte.

Current leadership

On Year 12 Day 240, Darth Volentus was removed as the Dark Lord of the Sith by Order of the Emperor. A new Dark Lord, Darth Astes was appointed to replace him.

Ranks

As a Sith's strength and power increase, he is given a rank or title. From strongest to weakest, these ranks/titles are:

• Sith Master
• Sith Lord
• Sith Apprentice
• Sith Acolyte