General Sith Question

Rye · Post by **Rye** » 2003-03-11 03:05pm

hmmm,well, it goes like this: why do the sith not get really depressed? i mean they've got all the power they want, and have enslaved most the people in a galaxy, what do they do next? do they not see the purssuit of absolute power is like, really dull once you get there? have any sith just got really dissallusioned and just give everything up?
not overly sure why im asking this, but hey.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-03-11 03:12pm

I don't believe the Sith ever held absolute power over everything. There was always some little bastion of freedom not yet oppressed like the rebellion that needed crushing or some liberty, which hadn't been removed.

Rye · Post by **Rye** » 2003-03-11 03:14pm

but still, do none of them just get depressed that they're obsessing over something as vacuous as subjecting the entire galaxy to their rule for their enjoyment? lol, i just had the image of a "born again" sith. ace.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-03-11 03:25pm

The presence of the dark side of the force makes comparisons with normal human emotional and psychological problems pretty pointless to me. They're doing it because that's what the dark side does. So they likely don't suffer from anything.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-03-11 03:41pm

I think this most clearly illustrates the point.

Source

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2003-03-11 04:15pm

I forget which book this came from, but they tried to explain why a lot of people went over to the Darkside, Palpatine in particular.

Luke was postulating that Jedis saw the Universe as mind-boggling and chaotic. Those who serve the light let the Force speak to them to guide them through it, those who turn to the dark try to impose an order upon the people. Which is why Yoda and Palpatine who were probably equal in power, or Yoda was probably greater chose different lifestyles. Yoda and Ben went into hermitage, away from everything. Palpatine rose to power and enforced his will and idea of order onto the Galaxy.

So I guess the Sith have a lot on their hands to keep them busy, and I'm sure they get more than their fair share of dancing girls too.

Enforcer Talen · Post by **Enforcer Talen** » 2003-03-11 08:57pm

that was the black fleet crisis, methinks.

and, the search for power can be exhilerating.

Boba Fett · Post by **Boba Fett** » 2003-03-12 03:44am

Think a little...

How would they get bored?
Palpy always knew that Vader at some time will try to take over his seat...
...and there were several other high ranking imperials who just waited for the right moment, although they weren't a big threat for Palpy.

Plus the Rebellion...

Good test ground for new weapons and an exciting, daily strategy game for Palpy...

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-03-12 01:03pm

Well that and keeping him alive...he didn't have the entire galaxy under sway and keeping fear in everyone takes alot out of ya(think about it...the instant you relax you sychopant followers will literally believe it as a sign of weakness)

So yeah Palp had a rather full plate.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-03-13 06:09pm

Boba Fett wrote:
Good test ground for new weapons and an exciting, daily strategy game for Palpy...

That's actually a pretty good idea for a game. Think about it
Star Wars: Emperor you'd have to prevent uprisings by instilling fear (BDZ's anyone???) crush the rebellion and keep the military in line. What could be more fun than that????