A Look into the Dark side

[darthnamel]

"It takes strength to resist the dark side. Only the weak embrace it!"

"It is more powerful than you know."

"And those who oppose it are more powerful than you'll ever be!" ―Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul

 

The Dark Side of The Force, also known in the ancient times of the Je'dai order as Bogan.The dark side was an aspect of the Force, a metaphysical power that bound the galaxy together. The first known users of the dark side were the ancient Rakatans, a species of alien that conquered a large portion of the galaxy around 30,000 BBY.

 

"This is the ultimate test of selflessness—whether you're ready to face unending emotional pain, true agony, to gain the power to create peace and order for billions of total strangers. That is the sacrifice. To be vilified by others, by people you know and care for, and for your personal sacrifice to be totally unknown to those billions you save, to do your duty as a Sith. To do your duty for the good of the galaxy." ―Lumiya, to Jacen Solo

 

The dark side was seen as having been used for selfish purposes, although many darksiders who were accused of such selfishness claimed that their dark side was simply a means to achieve an end. One curious case is Darth Caedus, whose fall, he felt, was necessary, for peace and order. The Dark side may have a Will all its own, or just be a reflection of the person using it. Since the Dark Side is widely used by both Jedi, the dark or falling ones, and Sith, It has been Deified, by the Sith and vilified by the Jedi.

 

Transformation

Will I eventually be physically transformed?"

"Into some aged, pale-skinned, raspy-voiced, yellow-eyed monster, you mean. Such as the one you see before you. Surely you are aquainted with the lore: King Ommin of Onderon, Darths Sion and Nihilus. But whether it will happen to you, I can't say. Know this, though, Sidious, that the power of the dark side does not debilitate the practitioner so much as it debilitates those who lack it. The power of the dark side is an illness no true Sith would ever wish to be cured of." ―Darths Sidious and Plagueis discuss the physical signs of dark side immersion.

 

Many darksiders experienced a change in the pigmentation of their eyes, as their normal eye color would transform into a luminous, sulfuric yellow. Often the skin would also lose pigmentation, becoming pale and mottled while veins became increasingly visible. The hair would also lose color, making it appear as though the darksider was aging rapidly. The user's voice would also be altered, becoming a few pitches lower and raspier.[The effects generally progressed over time and immersion in the dark side, and would not immediately affect one's appearance.

 

 

As the dark side was often associated with darker emotions, darksiders were portrayed to the galaxy as savage and evil. The Jedi Order disagreed so strongly with the purpose of the dark side of the Force that they distanced themselves from anything possibly related to the dark side. Though most postulate that if the Jedi taught the future generations to deal with emotion, then falling to the Dark side would be less common. The Jedi Order forbade members romantic attachments, relationships with their families, and any type of action based on anger. These limits came from the belief that those Jedi who had deep personal attachments with loved ones also had motivation to use the power of the Force selfishly for protection, personal enrichment, or the pursuit of more power.

 

Death

Certain dark side users, upon being killed, would explode in a blast of blue energy.In 9 ABY, Joruus C'baoth also exploded in a blast of blue energy after being stabbed by Mara Jade's lightsaber. Other Dark Jedi, such as Darth Nihilus and Jerec did not explode, but rather dissolved into dark side energy upon their death, leaving no remains of their bodies.

 

Nature in Darkness

 

"There are spots where continued dark-side use for ages, or the presence of creatures instilled with that energy, can cause the places themselves to radiate with the power of the dark side." ―Luke Skywalker

 

The dark side was known to manifest itself in many different ways, even in the absence of life, which was the supposed source of the Force. Korriban, but more importantly The Valley of the Dark Lords became a nexus of dark side power as a result of the long-term presence of the Sith, as well as their lingering spirits.These locations were so potent that they could imbue nearby objects with a dark side aura.

 

Wounds of the Dark

When you returned to us, we saw what had happened. You carry all those deaths at Malachor within you, and it has left a hole, a hunger that cannot be filled." ―Vrook Lamar on the Jedi Exile

 

A wound in the Force was the result of a massive and sudden loss of life. As the Force is derived from life, it would become traumatized and wounded, affecting the places and people involved. The wound would never heal, and always hunger for life to fill the hole where life once existed.

 

 

People and Objects

The dark side could also center itself around people and objects. The Sith Lord Darth Sidious was so powerful in the dark side that a nexus of darkness followed him wherever he went.

 

Well her is the latest one post your opinions here. This is just a brief look into the Dark Side, so add your views on how you see it.

[XantosCledwin]

The Dark Side of The Force, also known in the ancient times of the Je'dai order as Bogan.The dark side was an aspect of the Force, a metaphysical power that bound the galaxy together. The first known users of the dark side were the ancient Rakatans, a species of alien that conquered a large portion of the galaxy around 30,000 BBY.

 

This is incorrect. The Celestials were the first known users of the Dark Side. Their use of the Dark Side spawned the Force God "Son" in 1,000,000 BBY who was the embodiment of the Dark Side of the Force. His sister "Daughter" and their "Father" were the entities responsible for maintaining the balance of the Force for several millennium. As you pointed out, the Rakata didn't rise to power until 30,000 BBY so they came into power well after the Celestials.

[darthnamel]

I know about the Celestial and their impact on the galaxy. But seeing as how little information there is about them in those eras, I didn't want to post without full details. Plus Abeloth is a touchy subject, and I would rather deal with mortals, rather than "anchors" to the Force. The Dark side is an interesting philosophy to say the least, since it invokes strong emotions in others. I was going to cover Sith Sorcery but those are more rituals, and harder to explain.