The Kybuck Clan Volume III (RWBY X Star Wars)

Chapter Six - The Will Of Darth Jadus

Thousands of years ago, the Sith Empire waged a devastating war on the Galaxy. The Dark Council is second only to the Emperor himself. Among the most powerful in the Dark Council was Darth Jadus. Darth Jadus watched as the Sith continue to fall victim to infighting and petty power struggles. In an attempt to reform the Sith, he initiated a plan to destroy his enemies and bring about a new Sith Order. His plans to reform the Sith were soon thwarted by the efforts of the Imperial Intelligence Agent known only as Cipher Nine. Darth Jadus was soon taken into custody and brought before the Dark Council at the Sith Citadel on the Imperial capital world of Dromund Kaas to face judgement for his coup attempt. 

Darth Thanaton: The nature of the crimes we uncovered threatened to throw our sacred order into chaos! His treachery and corruption sought to destroy the very foundations of which our order stands on!

Darth Marr: And what do you suggest we do about it?

Darth Thanaton: You know what the situation requires. Order must be preserved. Punishment meted out. If our Order is to survive, this traitor must be punished accordingly. 

Darth Mortis: Do not forget that the accused that stands before us was a member of the Dark Council up until his supposed death. 

Darth Jadus remained silent as he watched the Dark Council debate. He looked to his daughter Darth Zhorrid who had taken his place on the Dark Council after faking his own death. He looked upon her with shame in his eyes. Darth Marr then speaks to Darth Jadus. 

Darth Marr: Jadus. What do you have to say?

Darth Jadus: My actions require no explanation. They were necessary to preserve the Sith. We must spread the ways of the Sith to the Empire entire. I sought to save the Sith from itself. By preventing me from taking the necessary measures to do so, you have sealed you own fates. 

Darth Thanaton: Silence, traitor! Your heretical ideas will not threaten the way of the Sith! 

Darth Jadus: You are a fool, Thanaton. You have assured the long and drawn out destruction of the Sith. 

At this point, it was clear to the Dark Council that Darh Jadus was unrepentant of his actions. It was at this moment that the Dark Council sentenced to eternal imprisonment by Carbonite. His body would be placed within a temple built for the sole purpose of containing him. Before he was placed into Carbonite, Darth Jadus spoke his final words to the Dark Council. 

Darth Jadus: Fools. By doing this, you have ensured that I will outlive you all. 

With that, the sentence had been carried out. Darth Jadus had been frozen in Carbonite and buried within the temple of an unknown world in Wild Space. To ensure it's secrecy, the workers who constructed were executed and the soldiers who carried out the act were executed shortly after. Only the Dark Council would know of this. For over a thousand years, the temple would lay undisturbed. The Sith Empire would soon collapse from infighting as Jadus had predicted. Ironically, Jadus's imprisonment would be his salvation. Soon enough, his body was uncovered by Cinder Fall and was soon freed. In the days after joining Salem, Darth Jadus had begun searching for acolytes worthy of serving him. Soon enough, he found those acolytes in the form of Team SHDW of Shade Academy. They all felt bereft of purpose. Forged by the harsh landscape and the Darwinist philosophy of Vacuo, each member of Team SHDW was renowned as the best in the school. One day as they were heading back to Shade Academy after completing a mission. In one of the countless stretches of desert in Vacuo, Team SHDW encounters Darth Jadus. 

Mordred: You're not from around here. Who are you? 

Darth Jadus: I am Darth Jadus, Dark Lord of the Sith. I sense power within you all. I also sense of lack of purpose. 

Mordred: If you've come here to kill us, just know you have made a fatal mistake. 

Darth Jadus: If I wished to kill you, you would all be dead. I sought you out because you have potential. I sense anger and hatred in your hearts. Despite your strength and power, you lack guidance. 

With that, Team SHDW became hostile as they reached for their weapons. Without hesitation, Team SHDW attacked the Sith Lord. They were easily overpowered by the Sith Lord's power. As they fell on their knees, they looked to the Sith Lord with fear and awe in their eyes. 

Darth Jadus: This power can be yours. All that I ask is your undying loyalty. I am your life. I am your death.

Darth Jadus then stretched out his hands and shot Force Lightning on them. Team SHDW felt nothing as the Lightning seemed to move across their body without inflicting any pain. This display of power had stunned each member of Team SHDW. For Mordred, it was like looking into a god. When the Lightning faded, Darth Jadus spoke to them. 

Darth Jadus: This is inoculation. This is a sacred right. You are privileged. From this day forth, I name you the Hands of Jadus. You are instruments of my will.  You will serve me and only me.

In that moment, Team SHDW had pledged their loyalty to Darth Jadus. This was a pivotal moment for Team SHDW. In their minds, Darth Jadus had given them a purpose. From this day on, Team SHDW would blindly follow the will of Darth Jadus.