Sith Empire Archetypes

There have been several “Sith Empires” throughout the Star Wars timeline. This page covers predominantly the Knights of the Old Republic with an inclusion for the Legacy era. For Sidious’ Galactic Empire when the original trilogy took place, see Imperial Archetypes.

Sith Officer

Sith officers are normal Humans whose ruthlessness makes up for their lack of Force sensitivity. Most once served the Republic, but their ambitions exceed that age-old military. Many are competent and skilled leaders, but more are hedonists, sadists, and drunkards. Having already lived through the Mandalorian Wars, Sith officers are, if nothing else, cunning survivors.

Sith Officer (CL 6)

Knights of the Old Republic, page 149.

Medium Human nonheroic 6 / noble 3 / officer 1 NPC

Force: 3; Dark Side: 7

Initiative: +5; Senses: Perception +11

Languages: Basic, Durese, Mando’a, Sith

Defenses: Ref 16 (flat-footed 16), Fort 14, Will 19

Hit Points: 34; Damage Threshold: 14

Speed: 6 squares

Melee: unarmed +7 (1d4+2)

Ranged: blaster pistol +7 (3d6+2)

Base Attack: +7; Grapple: +7

Special Actions: Born Leader, Coordinate +1, Deployment Tactics

Abilities: Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 14

Talents: Born Leader, Coordinate, Deployment Tactics

Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Linguist, Sith Military Training, Skill Focus (Knowledge [tactics], Persuasion), Skill Training (Pilot), Vehicular Combat, Weapon Proficiency (pistols, simple)

Skills: Deception +12, Knowledge [tactics&#93 +17, Perception +11, Persuasion +17, Pilot +10

Possessions: blaster pistol, comlink (encrypted), officer’s uniform

Sith Spy

Lackeys of the Sith Lords, Sith spies are hidden observers spread throughout the Empire and beyond. Every Sith spy answers to a single Sith Lord (few spies are bold enough to act as double agents for two Sith), and Sith spies are most common on worlds where anti-Imperial sentiments or Alliance sympathies threaten to undermine the authority of the Sith (such as on Bothawui or Dorin). Not every Sith spy is in a position to uncover major secrets just by virtue of his or her occupation or lifestyle; Sith spies are just as likely to be ordinary citizens as they are to be high ranking officers in the Imperial Navy or corporate agents in the Corporate Sector.

Sith spies prize, above all, their secrecy. A Sith spy will almost never reveal his or her affiliation, because to do so would mean certain death. Sith spies reap handsome rewards for their service, but only those who enjoy wealthy or prestigious positions have the ability to flaunt it. Most Sith spies serve their masters because of greed, though others might have different motives. A Sith spy might have a vendetta against one of his master’s rivals, while another might simply believe that the Sith are good for the Empire.

Sith Spy (CL 3)

Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 165.

Medium Human nonheroic 9 NPC

Dark Side: 2

Initiative: +6; Senses: Perception +10

Languages: Basic plus 1 additional language

Defenses: Ref 13 (flat-footed 11), Fort 11, Will 12

Hit Points: 23; Damage Threshold: 11

Speed: 6 squares

Melee: by weapon +7

Ranged: blaster pistol +8 (3d6) or

Ranged: hold‑out blaster pistol +8 (3d4)

Base Attack: +6; Grapple: +8

Attack Options: Point Blank Shot^H

Abilities: Str 12, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 13

Feats: Improved Defenses, Point Blank Shot^H, Skill Training (Deception, Gather Information, Stealth), Weapon Proficiency (pistols, simple)

Skills: Deception +10, Gather Information +10, Perception +10, Stealth +11, Use Computer +10^H

Possessions: blaster pistol, hold‑out blaster, encrypted comlink, encrypted datapad, credit chip

H Human bonus feat or trained skill.

Sith Trooper

Sith troopers are the Sith Empire’s foundation. Though not wielding Force powers like other Sith constituents, they do possess a dark side, frequently expressed with their blaster rifles. Sporting a sleek, faceless silver armor, the Sith trooper demeanor is like that of a heartless war droid.

Specialized Sith troopers are readily distinguished by armor-color variants, such as red for commandos and black for pilots. Like soldiers of any army, their reasons for joining the Sith Empire are distinct, but they are all fully committed to reaping spoils of riches and power and to committing good old-fashioned bloodletting. Even after defeat in the Jedi Civil War, surviving Sith soldiers join the secret Sith Triumvirate.