Darth Jadus.
Second only to the Emperor on the Dark Council, Jadus wielded power quietly — a Sith who preferred shadow to spectacle, and whose influence outlasted even his own supposed death.
The Old Republic
Knights of the Old Republic · The Old Republic
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Two Darth Jadus designs from one era
The Sith Who Ruled from the Shadows
Presumably born on Dromund Kaas, Darth Jadus rose through the ranks of the resurgent Sith Empire during the Great Galactic War and Cold War, eventually claiming a seat on the Dark Council and becoming its most powerful member — second only to the Emperor himself. While others on the Council fought openly for dominance, Jadus consolidated control quietly, overseeing the Imperial Intelligence network and watching everything.
The turning point came not with a battle, but a deception. Jadus secretly commanded the Eagle's terrorist network from within the Empire he served, and when the moment was right, he faked his own death — holding the Dominator together with the Force long enough to survive its destruction. The chaos that followed was the point: a Dark Council weakened by suspicion and infighting, and a Sith Lord free to move without them.
After the Dominator, Jadus moved beyond the Empire's reach — rebuilding quietly, gathering Sith acolytes and soldiers, keeping contact with figures inside the Hidden Chain and the Hand of the Empire. Years later, Lana Beniko named him a suspect in the War on Iokath. He had never truly left.
He never stopped — exile was simply the Empire by other means.
Which Darth Jadus lightsaber should I buy?
The Silver Xenopixel hilt suits collectors wanting display presence; the RGB-X suits duelists; both reward fans who know Jadus from Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Which hilt is which
The Silver hilt is the Xenopixel V3 design — the display piece, built around the understated aesthetic Jadus projects throughout Star Wars: The Old Republic. The RGB-X carries Black, Red, and Silver across the hilt and is the heavy-duelling build, the one you take off the stand.
Which Saber Core
Both designs run Neopixel or Baselit, not both — choose the tier that fits how you'll use it. The RGB-X is the heavy-duelling core: a Baselit blade, straightforward and built to take punishment, at the lower price point. The Xenopixel V3 lights the full blade, adds smooth swing and motion-reactive effects, and is the display and light-duelling choice.
Which suits you
The RGB-X is the duelist's pick — heavy-duelling rated and built to swing hard. The Xenopixel V3 is the collector's and cosplayer's choice, with a full Neopixel blade and smooth swing for shelf presence or event use. Proffie suits the programmers; neither design on this page carries it, so that tier sits elsewhere in the catalogue.
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