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Darth Bandon

Knights of the Old Republic 1


darth_bandon_kotor1Darth Bandon was the male Human Sith apprentice of Darth Malak during the Jedi Civil War in the game KotOR1. Darth Bandon wore a custom set of light fiber armor, fitted to his robes. He was capable of using Force lightning, Death Field, Force Push and had a red double-bladed lightsaber. He was one of the Sith Empire's most dangerous hunters, yet he was no match for his master's former master - and was easily killed by Revan. Bandon was once a student of the Jedi, though he never fully accepted the teaching of the Jedi Code. He found strength in the powerful emotions of anger, hatred, and rage. His quest for power soon set him apart from his fellow students. When the Sith Order began to rise again under the rule of Darth Revan and Malak, he rejected his old Master, then fled to the Sith Academy on Korriban. Darth Bandon's name likely came from the word abandon, since he left the Jedi Order. As a student of the new Sith Order, Bandon completely embraced the Dark Side with every fiber of his being and this, coupled with his strength in the Force and his utter ruthlessness in his quest for power, set him apart from his fellow students. These traits soon brought him to the attention of Darth Malak.

bandon_introAfter believing that he had killed Revan, Malak took Bandon as his apprentice, imparting much of his Sith knowledge to him. Malak was not disappointed with his choice, for many Jedi soon found themselves on the wrong ends of Bandon's double-bladed lightsaber. It was not long before rumors began to spread that Bandon would challenge Malak for the right to rule, as was the manner of the Sith.

Bandon had led the boarding party that stormed the bandon_vs_traskEndar Spire above Taris, and had a clear shot to kill the confused, weak, mind-wiped Revan on the doomed ship. However, before Bandon could do so, Trask Ulgo made a desperate and futile charge, giving Revan time to flee to safety. In the end, Trask died at the hands of the Sith. Soon, Darth Bandon and his surviving Sith trooper squadron abandoned the Endar Spire, just in time after detonating the ship.

After Calo Nord failed to kill Revan and his party, Darth Malak dispatched his apprentice Darth Bandon to hunt and destroy the redeemed Revan and capture Bastila alive if possible. (Hardly knew Malak that his apprentice will suffer the same fate as Calo Nord). Bandon set off to find Revan. Like I said in my previously published Calo Nord article, the planet on which Revan battles Darth Bandon is determined by the order in which the Star Maps are obtained. Bandon appears on the planet where the third Star Map is to be found. If you have already found three Star Maps (counting the one on Dantooine) bandon_darthDarth Bandon will confront you. Bandon is normally accompanied by two hooded Dark Jedi on Tatooine or Manaan. However, if you encounter him on Kashyyyk, he is accompanied by two Dark Jedi that resemble the Sith Governor inside the Tarisian Sith Base. I met him On Korriban, he was accompanied by two students from the Sith Academy, his arrogant presumption was that my Revan would be no match for them - but he was. :)

Bandon bandon_assassindroidwas known for his ruthless, sadistic and psychopathic behavior. It was not uncommon for him to take the lives of several people and damage equipment either as an act of self entertainment or to enforce his position for a perceived transgression as minor as walking in his way or trying to talk to him. For example he Force Pushed a Sith Assassin droid when entering the bridge to meet Darth Malak after Calo Nord was killed by Revan. darth_bandon_korribanOr just read and watch his words, what he said to Revan, when they finally met! "Your words mean nothing to me... unless you wish to beg for life. No? Then, I shall try to make this both quick and painful!" But these were Bandon's final words, no matter how conceited was he, he learn the lesson from Revan.

Unsurprisingly, Revan recognized Bandon during their later confrontation and told him he would pay for killing Trask Ulgo. It is not known on which world Bandon finally confronted Malak's former master, but the battle fought between him and Revan was fierce. Bandon, despite all his skill, was struck down by a far more powerful Revan along with his companions.

With Bandon dead, Lord Malak decided to make Bastila his next apprentice, as you can read in my Bastila Shan article. This event led to his downfall by the hands of Revan, he awakened the sleeping lion, he should not have taken a fancy to Revan's chick.

 

Please take a look at my custom Darth Bandon figure!
 



Custom Darth Bandon front with a custom red double bladed lightsaber


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Custom Darth Bandon back with a custom red double bladed lightsaber


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Custom Darth Bandon front before he ignites his saber


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Custom Darth Bandon from the side


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written by: Norbert Rostas 2008.08.16. the figure was made years before

 

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