Dark Side Adepts

The Dark Side Adepts was a name given to the various Dark Jedi that served the Galactic Emperor. Former Jedi and force sensitives that were discovered by the Emperor's various Dark Jedi would be adopted into the Dark Side Adepts. These Dark Side Adepts were Dark Jedi, not Sith and that distinction was clear. Few if any of these Dark Jedi were brought into the "fold" as Sith and taught Sith teachings.
Of all the Dark Jedi that followed the Emperor and the Empire, the Imperial Inquisition and the Imperial Royal Guard, notably the Sovereign Protectors, were the most senior.
==Components==
===Secret Order of the Emperor===
The Prophets of the Dark Side, more commonly known as the Secret Order of the Emperor, was a Dark Side cult that delved deeply into the study of the Dark Side and some members became aware of the Sith teachings but were not fully considered to be "Sith" by the recognized Sith. Dark Side Adepts and Senior Dark Side Adepts could be inducted into the Secret Order of the Emperor and hold one of its ranks and continue their study into the Dark Side of the Force.
*Supreme Prophet (Lead the Secret Order of the Emperor)
*High Prophet
*Lesser Prophet
*Minion
===Emperor's minions===
The Emperor and other Imperial leaders made use of several positions. There is debate about the internal hierarchy of the Emperor's servants, some cite the Emperor's Hand as the senior most whereas some state that the Emperor's Eye represents the highest authority within the makeshift hierarchy.
*Emperor's Hand
*Emperor's Eye
*Emperor's Fist
*Emperor's Voice
*Emperor's Reach
===Dark Side Elite===
The Dark Side Elite are a group of 7 Dark Jedi with whom form an inner circle around the Emperor, there are always 7. Dark Side Adepts must achieve the status of Senior Dark Side Adept before being considered to join the "Dark Side Elite".
==Titles and ranks==
Dark Side Adepts that are not assigned to a specific branch of the Dark Side Adepts are ranked as Senior Dark Side Adept or Dark Side Adept. "Dark Side Marauder" is utilized by Dark Side Adepts that are assigned duties that are focused on combat, often wanton destruction of the enemy. Dark Jedi in service to the Emperor and the Empire make usage of numerous titles, however an informal hierarchy developed for those in general service to the Emperor and the Empire.
*Dark Jedi Overlord - The title is granted to Dark Jedi in service to the Emperor and Empire and acts as an informal leader of the general service Dark Jedi.
*Dark Jedi Master - A bastardization of the "Jedi Master" title, awarded to senior Dark Jedi who prove themselves.
*Dark Jedi Knight
**Dark Jedi Guardian 
**Dark Jedi Oppressor
**Dark Jedi Templar - Dark Jedi Knights who prove themselves as skilled Force users are awarded the title of "Dark Jedi Templar", it is similar to that of the "Jedi Consular" position.
**Dark Jedi Enforcer - Dark Jedi Knights who become enforcers of the Emperor's will or the Empire are often awarded the title of "Dark Jedi Enforcer".
*Dark Jedi Apprentice
Category:Galactic Empire