Darth Maul

As portrayed in the Expanded Universe novel Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter, Maul was kidnapped from his Jedi training by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious at an early age. Maul was told to forget what he had learned from the Jedi and was indoctrinated in the ways of the dark side of the Force from youth. Maul had no memories of his homeworld of Iridonia, and was incapable of emotion aside from bloodlust and rage. During his training, any show of fear was severely punished by Sidious and any hint of mercy was rewarded with cruelty.

Darth Sidious

Palpatine is a major antagonist in Star Wars fiction. Born on the planet Naboo 82 years before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), he is a key politician in the Republic who claims to represent peace and democracy. In reality, Palpatine is Darth Sidious, a powerful Sith Lord who practices the dark sidethe Force. He initiates and manipulates the Clone Wars to destroy the Jedi and establish the totalitarian Galactic Empire.

Darth Tyrannus

Count Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus, is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe and Palpatine's apprentice. In the prequel films, he is played by Christopher Lee, but is voiced by Corey Burton in the video games and the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars. He is the arch-villain in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and a supporting villain in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, in which his demise takes place.

Darth Vader

Darth Vader is the central character in the Star Wars universe. In the original trilogy, he was portrayed by David Prowse and a series of stunt doubles, most notably Bob Anderson, while his voice was supplied by James Earl Jones. Vader is one of the most iconic villains in film history and was ranked third on American Film Institute's 100 Heroes and Villains list.