The Sith’ari: Was Darth Plagueis the Chosen One?
The Sith’ari: Was Darth Plagueis the Chosen One?
Within the sprawling lore of Star Wars, the concept of the Sith'ari looms large, promising a leader who can lead the Sith to greatness through cunning and might. But when we delve into the possibility of Darth Plagueis being this chosen one, several questions arise: was he merely a visionary or the true Sith'ari?
Understanding the Prophecy of the Sith’ari
The prophecy of the Sith'ari has three core points:
Free of limitations, particularly mortality. Leading the Sith but ultimately destroying them. Raising the Sith from death and making them stronger than before.Various Sith lords, including Darth Plagueis, believed themselves to be the chosen one due to their immense ego and the belief in their power. However, to fully explore whether Plagueis fits this prophecy, we must examine his original plan and how it correlates with the prophecy's components.
Darth Plagueis: The Dark Lord with Ambitions
Darth Plagueis, one of the most enigmatic figures in the Star Wars galaxy, aimed to achieve several milestones:
Becoming the Dark Lord of the Sith. Learning the art of indefinitely prolonging his life, achieving immortality. Using his immortality to become a shadow ruler of the Republic, manipulating Chancellors to secure his influence. Abolishing the Rule of Two, establishing the Rule of One where he was the singular source of dark side power.These ambitions align well with the first two points of the prophecy: 'Free of limitations' and 'Leading the Sith but ultimately destroying them.' Plagueis sought to break free from the constraints of mortality and become a powerful figure capable of shaping the future of the Sith Order.
The Unfulfilled Prophecy
The final component of the prophecy, 'raising the Sith from death and making them stronger,' is more complex and unclear. Plagueis's plan to extend the lives of Sith through his efforts aligns with this point, but it is uncertain if his ultimate goal was to achieve immortality for the entire order or if this was a side effect of his ambitions.
Other Contenders and Their Merits
While the prophecy seems to align with Plagueis's plans to a certain extent, several other Sith Lords could be considered contenders for the role of the Sith'ari:
Revan: A master tactician and one of the greatest Jedi who later turned to the dark side, Revan's leadership and eventual betrayal align with the concept of leading and ultimately destroying the Order. Sidious: Palpatine's ambition to become an Emperor of the Galactic Republic fits the narrative of a Sith'ari leading the Order and then failing to protect it. Darth Vader: As the apprentice of Sidious, he played a crucial role in the Order's transformation and could be considered for his significant impact on Jedi history. Darth Bane: Given his transformative role in re-establishing the Rule of Two and the ultimate demise of the Order, he is a strong candidate for the Sith'ari.The specific prophecies of the Sith'ari correlate well with Darth Bane's actions, particularly in reshaping the Sith into its ultimate form.
Conclusion
While Darth Plagueis's plan to become the first Dark Lord of the Sith and achieve immortality aligns well with the prophecy's first two points, the final component, 'raising the Sith from death and making them stronger,' remains somewhat murky. His death before completing his ambitions ultimately means he did not fulfill the prophecy as fully as he envisioned.
The prophecy fits well with other Sith Lords, particularly Bane, who restructured the Sith and ultimately disbanded the Order, aligning with the prophetic narrative of collapsing the legacy he had created.