Group Lore

Origins on Korriban

The tale of the Sith Brotherhood starts on the desolate and awe-inspiring world of Korriban, with crimson dunes and looming tombs of ancient Sith Lords whispering secrets of unbridled power. It was on this forsaken planet that had once been the cradle of the Sith species that the foundation for the Brotherhood was laid. United by the vision of the Emperor himself-a Sith Lord of incomparable charisma and power-the Brotherhood attracted acolytes, warriors, and scholars from across the galaxy.

Then, of course, there was the enigmatic figure of the Emperor himself, who boasted of having found the long-lost holocrons of Ajunta Pall and Tulak Hord. These relics contained fragments of ancient Sith alchemy and forbidden knowledge of the Force. With it, the Emperor began rebuilding the Sith Order, bringing together fragmented factions of Force-wielders and rogue Sith under one banner. Unlike other Sith Lords-ambition often had them attacking each other-the Emperor preached unity, not out of altruism, but for domination.

Korriban had become a proving ground for the Brotherhood. They take the recruits to the Valley of the Dark Lords and just pushed them ruthlessly. The ones that couldn't make it became either sand or execution-sacrifice to the dark side. Only the strongest survive, emerge as Sith Knights and Lords, loyal only to the Emperor's dream of galactic conquest.

The first months were marked by blood and revelation on Korriban: digs that disclosed long-buried tombs, decoding of ancient Sith texts by the Brotherhood's scholars. With every find, the Emperor became stronger, asserting that the dark side guided his steps. Closer he bound himself to the Force; more spread out the rumors among all of his followers: their Emperor was no ordinary Sith.

The Emperor’s Ascension

Two months into the life of the Brotherhood, an event took place in the history of the Sith that reordered its fate: the Emperor, deep in meditation in the Tomb of Marka Ragnos, had undergone a transformation unique in the history of the Sith. Pulsating with power to a degree whereby even his most stalwart followers dared not approach him, he exited the tomb. His voice, once a command of authority, now carried an unnatural cadence, the echoes of many souls speaking through one mouth.

He had ascended into a Dark Side Entity-a being beyond mortality, drawing directly from the infinite well of dark side energy. He had spoken to an ancient force, a primordial consciousness older than the Sith Order itself. The dark side entity granted him knowledge and power beyond comprehension in return for him serving as its vessel and enforcer.

This revelation shook the very foundation of the Brotherhood. Although some questioned the Emperor's claims, most had embracingly adopted his transformation as an act of will of the dark side. The ascension marked a turning point in the Brotherhood's philosophy: no longer was it just a Sith Order that strove for galactic domination but an instrument of a greater cosmic force. Their loyalty was now to be transferred from the mundane ambitions of the Emperor into the whim of the dark side creature itself.

In order to consecrate this new order, the Emperor ordered the construction of a great temple on Korriban-to commemorate his rise and the Brotherhood's holy purpose. Soon enough, however, the will of the being shifted the sights of the Emperor elsewhere.

The Move to Yavin IV

Months into his rise, the Emperor called the council of the Brotherhood. The dark side entity had bestowed on him visions: Yavin IV, a jungle moon bathed in dark side energy, was to be their new home. The ancient Massassi temples-strongholds of Naga Sadow-pulsed with latent power, waiting for the Brotherhood to tap into it.

There, they fell into a mix of feelings. Many members questioned such a move, especially those too used to the harsh and familiar sands of Korriban. But the Emperor's word was law, and so the Brotherhood commenced, evacuating its holocrons and artifacts and war machines en-mass across the galaxy to Yavin IV's verdant jungles.

When they arrived, the Brotherhood found the moon to be as deadly as it was resplendent: thick overgrowth and hidden predators beset them on every side, and ancient Massassi temples were haven and labyrinth both. Yet undeniably present was a dark side presence. Atop the Great Temple, meditation led the Emperor to proclaim this to be their nexus of destiny.

Soon, the Brotherhood set to work, adapting the Massassi ruins into fortress, academies, and sanctuaries. It was in the temples, now converted into great ritual and experimental sites, that the Sith alchemists and sorcerers dug deep into the secrets of life and death. The jungle itself seemed to start responding to their presence-the once chaotic energy bent now to the Emperor's will.

The Entity’s Influence

As the Brotherhood settled in on Yavin IV, the Emperor grew closer to the dark side entity. The Emperor would often go off into solitude, sometimes for days, and commune with the entity. Returning after such sessions, he passed decrees and strategies that proved almost prophetic, as if to say he was able to see the development of events unfolding in the galaxy.

Elaborate rituals to this being now started getting adopted by the Brotherhood. The life forces, in great ceremonies, were offered to this being with sacrifices of Jedi captives and disloyal Sith starting to occur frequently. He introduced a new philosophy mixing the ideology of the Sith with teachings from the entity: whereas ambition and strength were still core tenets, now these were means to serve the entity's purpose - whatever that might be.

The Emperor spread the Brotherhood throughout the galaxy. Fleets launched from secret shipyards on Yavin IV struck in crushing attacks against Republic outposts and Jedi enclaves, and with each victory came the construction of dark side nexuses, amplifying the entity's presence within the galaxy.

The Emperor and the Dark Side Entity

Only the Emperor and the Emperor alone can access the mysterious Dark Side Entity, the ancient force that has steered them since the time of the Emperor’s ascension. This relationship is not a matter of Force mastery, but destiny; the Entity has chosen the Emperor as its only access to the material world.

It is this religious attachment that forms a fundamental part of the Brotherhood’s ethos. The Emperor’s utterances are viewed as the commandments of the Lord, since they are not his own, but the will of the Entity itself. Jedi Lords and followers alike view him with a combination of awe and dread, knowing that to challenge the Emperor is to challenge the Dark Side Entity.

To bolster this connection, rituals are held frequently in the Great Temple on Yavin IV. These rituals involve sacrifices of blood, relics and vital energy, all directed by the Emperor towards the Entity. In these ceremonies, the Emperor is often teleported into a state of trance, his voice filled with supernatural tone as he utters the Entity’s will.

The Emperor’s communion with the Entity, too, is a mystery. He’s teased us with future galactic events, a plan to control the Force itself, and the Sith’s eventual rise to power over the galaxy. But he has also warned of the Entity’s incomprehensible desires, cautioning his subjects that their ultimate goal might be beyond mortal reach.

The Era of Yavin IV

Relocation to Yavin IV marked a whole new era of power and ambition for the Brotherhood. The ancient Massassi temples on this jungle moon served as more than just shelters; they were repositories of dark side energy, leftovers from the experiments of Naga Sadow. These temples became cornerstones for the new society of the Brotherhood.


Life Within the Brotherhood

Life on Yavin IV is a daily struggle of seeking power and strengthening the Brotherhood. Sith Lords oversee training sessions with acolytes pushed to the limits in combat, strategy, and mastery of the Force. The alchemists and sorcerers of the Brotherhood experiment with Sithspawn, creating monstrous beings for guardianship and weapons.

The temples themselves are alive with activity: the Great Temple is the seat of the Emperor's power, a focal point for the rituals and decrees; the Temple of Exar Kun is a domain of forbidden experiments, testing the boundaries of life and death. Other temples serve as academies, armories, and quarters for the Sith's ever-growing ranks.


Raids and Expansion

Under the leadership of Darth Malgus, Yavin IV becomes a staging ground for Brotherhood raids against the Jedi and the Republic. Assaults are not simple acts of aggression but rather strategic efforts to weaken their enemies and sow terror across the galaxy. Each raid yields new resources, prisoners of war, and even some Force-sensitives to swell the ranks.


Morale and Unity

Darth Acina herself oversees morale to keep the Brotherhood together. Her work varies from the organization of great ceremonies and tournaments of combat to events that celebrate the triumphs of the Brotherhood. She also initiates new programs and policies to keep the lower ranks busy, such as rewarding systems for good performance and promotions.

Late Days On Yavin IV

The Sith Brotherhood is today a monolith of terror and respect. The Emperor himself, little more than a vessel these days, is steadfastly determined to channel his followers, who are first and foremost loyal to him, and second to the dark side entity itself, into a campaign of carrying out his will with unholy fervor.

Yavin IV has become a beacon of darkness, its temples radiating oppressive energy throughout the system. The Brotherhood continues to grow with new recruits, drawn in by the promise of power and the allure of the dark side. Yet, whispers of dissent still linger. Some question the true intentions of the entity, fearing they may only be pawns in a game far larger than they can comprehend.

But the final goal of the Emperor is still vague. The purpose might be either galactic dominance or absolute loyalty to the entity per se. What does he, the very entity want? All these questions soar in the air among members of the Brotherhood, pushing them deeper into the shadows for explanations.

For the time being, the Sith Brotherhood thrives, its fate to be left at the mercy of the dark side entity. The galaxy is vast, however, and the forces of light are not to remain in one place. A storm brews, and the Brotherhood readies to embrace it, convinced that darkness shall prevail.

The Brotherhood’s Future: Destiny in Shadows

As the Sith Brotherhood thrives on Yavin IV, their plans for the galaxy remain shrouded in mystery. The Emperor, guided by the Dark Side Entity, speaks of a coming era where the Sith will reign supreme, their enemies crushed beneath their heel. Yet, the Entity’s true desires remain a source of unease.

Whispers among the lower ranks speak of visions of destruction and chaos, of a galaxy consumed by darkness. Some question whether the Entity’s will aligns with the Brotherhood’s goals, while others see no distinction between their ambitions and the Entity’s purpose.

For now, the Brotherhood marches forward, their faith in the Emperor and the Entity unshaken. Their home on Yavin IV stands as a beacon of their power, a fortress from which they will reshape the galaxy. The Sith Code echoes through the jungle moon, a testament to their unyielding resolve:

Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.

And so, the Sith Brotherhood continues its ascent, bound to the dark side and to the Emperor who speaks for it, their eyes fixed on a galaxy waiting to be conquered.