Defeat of the Sith

The defeat of the Sith, also known as the decimation of the Sith or the fall of the Sith,Star Wars (2020) 35 was an engagement fought at the worldStar Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia of Ruusan in the Mid Rim Territories during the year 1032 BBY. The incident marked the end of the Jedi-Sith War by appearing to be the destruction of the Sith Order.
Weakened after their greed and lust for power caused infighting amongst themselves, the Sith were all but destroyed by Jedi Knights. In truth, however, Darth Bane was left the sole Sith survivor of the war.Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition He had helped bring about the destruction of his own orderStar Wars: The Dark Side because he had come to believe that, for the Sith to survive, they needed to limit their numbers so as to prevent infighting. The victory began a new era for the Galactic Republic. Following the defeat of the Sith, Form II "Makashi" fell out of fashion in the Jedi Order and was gradually seen as a mere training exercise.
==Behind the scenes==
The defeat of the Sith was first mentioned in . In Star Wars Legends the Sith were defeated during the Seventh Battle of Ruusan.Jedi vs. Sith 6
==Appearances==
*The High Republic: Escape from Valo 
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*Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation 
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*Tarkin 
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*Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy
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*The Star Wars Book 
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*Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith 
*Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi 
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*Star Wars: Timelines 
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==Notes and references==
Category:Battles of Ruusan
Category:Battles of the Jedi-Sith War