“Four thousand years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Republic was
at its most vulnerable state. A devastating war against the fallen Jedi Exar Kun
had shaken the galaxy to its very core, and left the Republic's defenses crippled.
Sensing this weakness, the warlike Mandalorians began a series of brutal attacks
against worlds throughout the Outer Rim. In desperation, the Republic turned to
the Jedi Council for aid. The learned Masters wanted to proceed with customary caution
and due care before embarking on a long and destructive military campaign; however,
more immediate help came in the form of two young Jedi Knights named Revan and Malak.
Ignoring the dictates of the Jedi Council, the charismatic pair recruited many
to their cause, rallying the impulsive youth of the Order with cries of victory
and glory. With Revan and Malak at the head of their great fleet, the Republic set
forth to drive the invaders back. The Mandalorian Wars were long and bloody, and
many Jedi perished in the struggle. Yet, at its end, the Republic emerged triumphant,
and Revan and Malak were hailed as heroes.
But the heroes did not leave the war untouched; something about the Outer Rim
worlds twisted and corrupted them. On Korriban, Revan uncovered the lost secrets
of the Sith and became the heir to an ancient and evil legacy. Succumbing to the
lure of the dark side, the fallen Jedi assumed the title of Darth Revan, Lord of
the Sith. Malak was chosen as the Dark Lord's apprentice, and the great fleet under
their control abandoned the Republic and swore fealty to their new Sith masters.
With their army of followers, Revan and Malak returned not as saviors, but as
conquerors. For two years battles raged on the perimeters of Republic space. The
Sith gained victory after victory, until the Jedi set a trap for Revan and succeeded
in destroying the Dark Lord. But during the chaos of battle, Malak managed to escape.
Malak seized the mantle of his fallen Sith Master and proclaimed himself the
new Dark Lord, swearing revenge on those who had killed Revan. And the Sith armada
continued its relentless advance upon the Core Worlds...”
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