The Secret Power Behind the Sith Triumvirate Revealed!

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Star Wars gave rise to a formidable force in the galaxy known as the Sith Triumvirate. Comprising of Darth Nihilus, Darth Traya (also called Kreia), and Darth Sion, this dark alliance emerged during the chaotic era of the Old Republic. Their formation brought about a significant shift in power dynamics within the Sith Order. Departing from the traditional doctrine of treachery and betrayal, their ideology emphasized teamwork and collaboration among practitioners of the Dark Side. Their goal was clear: to annihilate the Jedi Order, eliminate potential rivals among the Sith, and unleash their malevolent influence upon the unsuspecting galaxy.

The Sith Triumvirate made their debut in the game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and LucasArts. Released in 2004, this game quickly achieved a cult classic status and continues to be adored by dedicated Star Wars enthusiasts even today.

The Triumvirate's Members

Darth Traya: Lord of Betrayal

Once a Jedi Master, Darth Traya experienced disillusionment with the rigid teachings and detachment from the true essence of the Force. Recognizing the Jedi Order's downfall due to their dogma, she embarked on a separate path. Betrayed and expelled by the Jedi Council, Traya was captivated by the allure of the Sith ways. With unwavering determination, she seized control of the Trayus Academy, where dormant Sith Assassins awaited her summons. Under her guidance, the Academy transformed into a crucible, molding a new generation of Sith, equipped to dismantle the Jedi Order.

Darth Nihilus: The Lord of Hunger

Traya's unwavering determination led her to discover two Sith Lords of immense power, capable of unleashing the annihilation of the Force itself. These two Sith Lords were none other than Darth Nihilus and Darth Sion. Recognizing the sheer strength they possessed, Traya enlisted them to join her cause, giving birth to the notorious Sith Triumvirate.

In the midst of the ruthless onslaught of the Mandalorian Wars on Malachor V, Darth Nihilus, once believed to be a Jedi, teetered on the edge of life. It was on this desolate battlefield that he encountered a foreboding shadow, consuming everything it encountered and leaving him with an unquenchable hunger for the Force. This affliction relentlessly attacked his body, transforming him into a living manifestation of pain within the Force.

Darth Traya detected a disturbance in the Force and sought out its source. She discovered Nihilus and unveiled the truth behind his insatiable hunger—the Force itself was fueling it. With deceitful charm, she suggested that she train him in the ways of consuming entire worlds—a twisted solution to satisfy his unquenchable desire. Nihilus agreed to the proposition and followed Traya to her school, the Trayus Academy, located on a distant planet.

At the academy, Nihilus delved deeper into the dark side of the Force, alongside another aspiring Sith. Each of Traya's students honed their individual talents and abilities in the arts of darkness until they emerged as fully-fledged Sith Lords. Embracing their newfound power, the trio bestowed themselves with unique titles, and Nihilus adopted the name "Lord of Hunger."

Darth Sion: The Lord of Pain

Darth Sion, a Sith Marauder, fought alongside the ranks of Exar Kun's Sith Empire during the Great Sith War. However, he faced a crushing defeat on the battlefield. Rather than accepting death, Sion discovered a dark secret that allowed him to defy mortality. By channeling his excruciating pain, intense anger, and boundless hatred, he achieved a twisted form of immortality. Yet, this immortality came at a high cost, as he was plagued by ceaseless agony.

Despite his fractured and decaying body, sustained only by the dark power of the Force, Sion miraculously survived the horrors of the Great Sith War. His journey eventually led him to Malachor V, where he stumbled upon Trayus Academy and encountered his new master, Darth Traya.

The Betrayal of Darth Traya

Driven not by a thirst for power or ambition, but by an unwavering devotion to Darth Traya, Sion's loyalty to the Sith Triumvirate was born. He saw her as his savior, the sole individual who truly comprehended the depths of his torment and anguish. Fully embracing his role as the enforcer of the Triumvirate, Sion relentlessly pursued and eliminated any foolhardy Sith who dared to challenge their unholy alliance, ensuring that their iron grip on the Sith Order remained resolute.

Having completed their training and rising to power, Darth Nihilus, Darth Traya, and Darth Sion emerged as co-rulers of a formidable Sith Empire. Together, the Sith Triumvirate crafted malicious schemes aimed at corrupting Jedi, luring them into embracing the Dark Side, thereby significantly augmenting their own power and influence.

Tensions began to build within the Sith Triumvirate over time. Darth Sion's desire for revenge against the Jedi and the Republic made him impatient, yearning for a direct confrontation. On the other hand, Darth Nihilus, also known as the Lord of Hunger, faced a different kind of urgency. He constantly suffered from weakness and starvation due to his unquenchable craving for Force energy, driving him to search for sustenance wherever he could find it.

The growing impatience of Darth Sion and the insatiable hunger of Darth Nihilus caused a division between them and Darth Traya. These two Sith Lords conspired against their former ally, taking advantage of her vulnerable state while she was meditating within the Trayus Core. They attacked her mercilessly from both sides, leaving her powerless and trapped. Darth Nihilus unleashed the full force of his power, slamming Traya against a pillar. Despite her resistance, she was overwhelmed, and Darth Sion joined in the brutal assault. As a final act of cruelty, they utilized the feared Sever Force technique, severing her connection to the Force and stripping away the dark power that had once corrupted her.

Darth Traya, abandoned and betrayed by both the Jedi and the Sith, grew bitter and disillusioned. She directed her fury not only at her former allies, but also at the very essence of the Force itself. Believing the Force to be a deceitful and dangerous power, she became fixated on destroying it, convinced that only then could true equilibrium be achieved in the galaxy.

Breaking away from the Sith Triumvirate she once led, Traya focused her attention on the Jedi Exile, a former Jedi Knight who had severed her connection to the Force, resembling Darth Nihilus as a wound in the Force. Traya saw in the Exile the potential to be a weapon against both the Jedi and the Sith, and she slyly orchestrated events to bring about the downfall of the Sith Triumvirate and clear a path for her grand design.

The Triumvirate's Downfall and Legacy

Darth Traya's manipulations ultimately led to the downfall of the Sith Triumvirate. The Jedi Exile confronted and defeated each member of the Triumvirate, exposing their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. The Exile finally granted Darth Sion the release of death, despite his inability to die due to his twisted connection to pain and hatred. Darth Nihilus, on the other hand, was stripped of his power and consumed by the void he had become.

As for Kreia, she met her demise at the hands of the Jedi Exile, who saw through her deceit and recognized the true extent of her malevolence. Nonetheless, Kreia's ideas and actions, along with those of the Sith Triumvirate, continued to live on in the Star Wars universe, influencing the galaxy's destiny and leaving a profound impact on all those she encountered.