Dark side marauder Dark side marauder was a term used to describe warrior s who channeled the power of the Force to satisfy their violent desires , consequently driving them down the path of the dark side . These individuals supplemented their battle prowess through a typically , but not exclusively , self - trained affinity with the Force , forging a dark amalgamation of a soldier and a Jedi Guardian . Since the era of the Old Republic , dark side marauders arose from a wide variety of backgrounds . The majority pursued their bloody activities independently , though some were known to operate within major galactic factions , particularly the Sith Order and the Galactic Empire . Their chosen armaments were equally diverse , including vibroweapon s , blasters , lightsabers , or simply the raw destructive potential of the dark side . Description . The term dark side marauder applied to Force - sensitive beings who — due to their violent lifestyles , personalities or instincts — succumbed to the dark side while using the Force to supplement their martial prowess . These warrior s combined the optimal traits of a soldier and the combat - focused Guardians of the Jedi Order — without the strict disciplines and codes of the latter , they went on to become living weapons and extensions of the dark side as a result . Due to their typically bloodthirsty nature , dark side marauders often sought out activities allowing them to unleash their powers against other beings . To this end , many of these individuals undertook mercenary - like professions , with some becoming professional soldiers , bodyguards , enforcers or gladiators , while others simply acted as street thugs or adventurers . Lacking a traditional set of customs , dark side marauders utilized a wide variety of combat techniques and armaments , including primitive melee weapons , blaster pistols , blaster rifles , vibroweapon s , and even lightsabers — particularly the double - bladed variant . A mere fraction possessed formal training in the ways of the Force , sometimes at the hands of a sadistic taskmaster , or alternatively from an exclusive Force - using organization . Some fell to the dark side through unintentional means , particularly from the trauma induced by their experiences in war or a committed crime . The majority developed their abilities at first hand while pursuing their lives of bloody conflict , often driven by the intoxicating influence of the dark side . As they gained more experience , marauders were known to eschew conventional weapons in favor of the dark side ' s pure destructive potential . History . Since the days of the Old Republic , dark side marauders tended to operate independently rather than banding together , making them a somewhat uncommon sight throughout the galaxy . A portion of these individuals rose to prominence as warlords , establishing personal kingdoms and strongholds during their violent conquests . In the time of the Old Sith Wars , a contingent of Massassi warriors — a sub - sect of the Sith species — were enslaved and alchemically mutated by a Sith Lord known as Exar Kun , placing them under the brand of a dark side marauder . A number of dark side marauders achieved infamy during the New Sith Wars , particularly Belia Darzu , a leading figure of the resurgent Sith faction . Additionally , by the time of the Ruusan campaign , a powerful Sith Warrior known as Kaox Krul battled against the Jedi as a servant of the Brotherhood of Darkness . The dark side marauders maintained a consistent presence in the subsequent waning years of the Galactic Republic . Their violent exploits frequently provoked the intervention of the Jedi , resulting in the swift annihilation of the marauders ' domains . Another marauder who followed the Sith teachings included Darth Maul , a Sith Lord who — under the apprenticeship of Darth Sidious — was forged into a ruthless living weapon . At least one marauder emerged from the ranks of the Jedi Order , most notably the failed Padawan Xanatos . With the eventual fall of the Republic and the Jedi , several dark side marauders operated within the newly - established Galactic Empire . Months after the beginning of the Jedi Purge , a sadistic Force Adept called Del Korrot worked as a Jedi hunter on behalf of Emperor Palpatine himself . Another individual named Azrakel was initially a subject of Palpatine ' s dark side experiments , though he was later mentored into a hate - filled minion of Supreme Prophet Kadann . Two additional marauders , Gorc and Pic , were alchemically mutated by the Imperial scientist known as Cronal , forging a symbiotic bond between the pair . By the end of the Jedi Purge , a powerful darksider called Arden Lyn — who once lived during the First Great Schism — awoke from a multi - millennia - long slumber , eventually entering the service of Palpatine as an Emperor ' s Hand . During the Galactic Civil War , servants of Emperor Palpatine were known to seek out independent dark side marauders , aiming to either recruit these warriors or eliminate them as threats to the Imperial cause . In particular , the Force - attuned mercenary named Sedriss ultimately became one of Palpatine ' s Dark Side Adepts . The marauders experienced a period of resurgence after the Empire ' s downfall , an event which led to the rise of the New Republic , the emergence of the New Jedi , and the cataclysmic invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong . This tumultuous era gave the marauders an opportunity to expand their activities unchecked and unopposed , sparking a new golden age for their kind . Behind the scenes . The dark side marauder ( alternatively stylized as Dark Side Marauder ) is a prestige character class from the Wizards of the Coast edition of the " Star Wars Roleplaying Game " . Details regarding the mechanics of the class , as well as some in - universe backstory , were provided in " The Dark Side Sourcebook " , a roleplaying supplement published in 2001 . The " Star Wars Miniatures " set named " Champions of the Force " contains a figurine — labeled the " Dark Side Enforcer " — resembling the original dark side marauder depicted in " The Dark Side Sourcebook " .