Question The fine difference between designations

[Barefu Shysa]

Open to anyone to be answered via theorem, or citable fact. The answer will be used to fine tune the building of this character.

Inquiry: What is the Difference between a Sith Lord, and a Dark Jedi Master?

(Edit: My initial thought would be nothing but one is committed to an organization, whereas the latter operates as a lone entity. I would love some feedback from some lore buffs however)

 

[Zaavik Perl]

The difference, as I understand it, is primarily in code and tradition.

A Dark Jedi is a Jedi who has fallen to the dark side, or in some cases just a practitioner of the dark. A Sith is someone who adheres to the Sith Code as well as various Sith traditions and such. It's more about beliefs and methods than the Force itself.

 

[Barefu Shysa]

The difference, as I understand it, is primarily in code and tradition.

A Dark Jedi is a Jedi who has fallen to the dark side, or in some cases just a practitioner of the dark. A Sith is someone who adheres to the Sith Code as well as various Sith traditions and such. It's more about beliefs and methods than the Force itself.

So even with the word Jedi being used, one doesn't necessarily have to be a fallen Jedi to be considered one?

 

[Zaavik Perl]

So even with the word Jedi being used, one doesn't necessarily have to be a fallen Jedi to be considered one?

I think that's traditionally the case, but I've seen the term (usually on Chaos) used for non-Sith dark siders who weren't ever Jedi as well.

 

[Barefu Shysa]

I think that's traditionally the case, but I've seen the term (usually on Chaos) used for non-Sith dark siders as well.

Thank you very much, I appreciate this information.

 

[Arctus Silmar]

So even with the word Jedi being used, one doesn't necessarily have to be a fallen Jedi to be considered one?

The way I see it is the term "Dark Jedi" was largely coined by early Jedi and continues use by those groups or peoples who don't see the 'Sith' as a separate thing to the Jedi. So, in this instance, the Sith in question is not a 'Sith' but a 'Dark Jedi'. Since the person who would be speaking or using the term would, usually, either be using it due to not considering the Sith as separate OR just using it as almost common slang.

Whereas calling someone a 'Sith Lord' is to recognize and accept the Sith as an entirely separate group, and denote an individual of high standing by calling them a 'Lord'.

There's my two cents.

 

[Barefu Shysa]

The way I see it is the term "Dark Jedi" was largely coined by early Jedi and continues use by those groups or peoples who don't see the 'Sith' as a separate thing to the Jedi. So, in this instance, the Sith in question is not a 'Sith' but a 'Dark Jedi'. Since the person who would be speaking or using the term would, usually, either be using it due to not considering the Sith as separate OR just using it as almost common slang.

Whereas calling someone a 'Sith Lord' is to recognize and accept the Sith as an entirely separate group, and denote an individual of high standing by calling them a 'Lord'.

There's my two cents.

I wasn't too far off then, thanks! That does help though, what you mentioned about it mainly being used by Jedi. Almost like when Qui-Gon mentioned Maul being trained in the "Dark Arts" instead of calling him a Sith. I think I get it.

 

[Audren Sykes]

As with so much else, Chaos blurs the lines between Sith and Dark Jedi even more than elsewhere. Canonically (Legends-wise, at least), Sith have distinct teachings and skills - typically kept secret and only taught to Sith apprentices - while Dark Jedi are Dark Side practitioners. Despite the name they do not have to be fallen Jedi.

Most of Emperor Palpatine's Force agents such as Inquisitors, Emperor's Hands, etc. would fall under the category of Dark Jedi for instance, while only Darth Vader would be called a Sith.

 

[Barefu Shysa]

Most of Emperor Palpatine's Force agents such as Inquisitors, Emperor's Hands, etc. would fall under the category of Dark Jedi for instance, while only Darth Vader would be called a Sith.

That's a very good way to put it. Useful information there.