Pretty much ALL of my fans and followers at this point know that I am an ENORMOUS fan of the Star Wars character Darth Malgus, so much so that he is my favorite Star Wars character ever conceived, EU or otherwise. Why? Because he’s the best character in the history of the Star Wars franchise, a complete badass, but emotionally sympathetic and tragic. Brutal and intimidating, but honorable and well intentioned. So let’s start off with Malgus’s backstory.
Darth Malgus was born Veradun on the planet Dromund Kaas in 3701 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin for you stunted, uncultured swine.), an orphan raised by an Imperial zoologist. Malgus formed a strong bond with many of the animals in his guardian’s zoo, great symbolism for the violent beast within Veradun himself. In fact, many of his philosophies of the Dark Side of the Force were inspired by the traits of the animals of his father’s zoo.Â
That said, he was still rather fragile as a child, eager to prove himself to his stern father figure. And what was Veradun’s right of passage? Chokin a bitch.Â
No, I’m serious, he actually killed one of his master’s servants to just to make him proud, force choking her to death as a fucking CHILD. DAMN. Not only is this disturbing and flat out badass, but also adds a bit of a tragic edge to Veradun, that he had to strangle a woman to death just to prove himself to his father.Â
It’s dark and scarring material that would become more and more frequent as Veradun develops.After Veradun’s violent act, he was sent to the Sith Academy on Korriban and trained by the Sith lord Vindician. On a trip to the outer world of Geonosis, Malgus would meet a beauiful Twi’lek slave girl named Eleena Daru. The two formed a very strong and loving bond uncommon among true Sith, and despite their backgrounds, they truly did have a lot of chemistry.Â
It could be argued that Veradun’s friendly attitudes towards aliens and alien culture and his hatred for slavery was inspired by his love for Eleena. But don’t worry, this isn’t a “lovy dovie Ken and Barbie” story we’re getting here. After discovering Eleena was abused and physically beaten by her master, Malgus brutally killed him and freed Eleena, who would eventually become his wife.Acolyte Malgus and his master Darth Vindician would later pay a pivotal role in the Sith recapture of Korriban, leading a direct assault on the Republic Space Station just above the planet. Malgus not only took the station for the Sith, but slayed a high ranking Jedi master named Kao Cen Darach.Â
Unfortunately, due to the failings of Darth Vindician, Darach’s apprentice Satele Shan managed to escape. Malgus cut his master down in disgust, and was promoted to the rank of Sith lord and later Darth. He would suffer his first (And only) defeat at the battle of Alderaan due to impossible numbers stacked against him, and would suffer severe wounds requiring him to wear advanced cybernetics and a respirator after being nursed back to health by his wife.Â
However, he would soon have his revenge.Malgus immediately slew two high ranking Jedi on his own right after his defeat on Alderaan, and followed up his minor revenge with his much greater, sweeter vengeance. Darth Malgus would soon strike the Galactic Republic at it’s very heart, leading a direct assault on the Jedi Temple (And YES I was there. Do you KNOW how much ass I got from my Twi’lek girlfriend after we sacked Coruscant?)Â
Malgus and Daru had a fairly deep discussion on their lives together and the Force (Which would only further cement Malgus’ pro-Alien sentiments later) before sharing a passionate kiss right before the battle. Vastly outnumbered and with limited support, Malgus slew many, many, MANY Jedi that day, including his rival Ven Zallow, scoring what would be perhaps the BIGGEST moral victory against the Galactic Republic until Order 66, and completely crushing the morale of the Jedi under his boot.
Darth Malgus was fueled by his anger and emotions, but they were also his only weakness. Malgus was VERY quick to protect Daru, and would slay anybody who dared offend or threaten her. She was his world to him.Â
With that being said, Malgus also had high aspirations to one day become the Sith Emperor and lead the Empire to an era of pro-Alien tolerance and glory. His love for Daru was an obstacle, and his only other emotional attachment. Heart broken and devastated, Malgus killed Eleena Daru, severing all his ties with anything but his goal. That. Is. Fucking. Tragic. Seriously, this may very well be the most tragic moment in Star Wars.Â
It makes all the shit that goes down in any of the movies look like Toy Story, and it really does shed QUITE a few tears. Everybody knows how Spider-Man’s motto is “With great power, comes great responsibility”, but Malgus is forced to kill the only person he loves (And the only person who loves him) out of responsibility and duty. Let’s see Spidey do that with Mary Jane. But in all honesty, it really does make Malgus a truly interesting character. He doesn’t let attachments blind him, and is willing to do the most unforgivable act imaginable in his eyes for the greater good of the galaxy and the Empire.Â
It really does raise the question “Is he the bad guy for killing his wife, or was he doing what was really necessary for his quest to redeem the Empire?”Darth Malgus would eventually become the Sith Emperor (Unfortunatley only for about 2 seconds due to some shit, SHIT Deus Ex Machina writing from the SW:TOR writing team), and although he died, he made it clear that his message would not “Die or defeat me,” he said. “The Empire is reborn.”Â
And THAT sentence alone should be enough to explain why he is the best Star Wars character ever. Other Sith died with a pussy ass “redemption” like Malak or Vader (And I’m not shitting on Malak or Vader, they are some of my top 5 favorite Star Wars characters too) or died with a whimper like Sidious or Maul.Â
Darth Malgus was selfless in his goal to redeem and improve the Sith Empire and grant equality and freedom to aliens and slaves, but strong enough in his convictions that he regretted nothing when he gave his last breath. Malgus is a character that works on an emotional level with his relationship with Daru, and admiration level with his honesty, selflessness and devotion to the greater good, and badassery level with his skills in wanton slaughter, fear and intimidation. And THAT is why he is the BEST Star Wars character ever .
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