Count Dooku

Count Dooku was a Jedi Knight, Sith Lord, and secessionist politician prior to the establishment of the Galactic Empire. As part a scheme hatched by his Sith master, Darth Sidious, Dooku abandoned the Jedi Order and masterminded the rise of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, a breakaway faction of discontented planetary systems upset with their treatment by the Galactic Republic. The secession led to the rise of the Clone Wars. bringing about millions of deaths on both sides. 
Dooku was killed in a duel with Anakin Skywalker in the midst of a plot to kidnap Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, only realising moments before his death that his master was grooming Skywalker to replace him.
==Weapons and Abilities==
===Force Abilities===
*Force Lightning: Dooku could channel the Dark Side of the Force as offensive lightning. (FILM: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones)
===Skills===
*Swordsmanship: Dooku was a master in the art of lightsaber combat, able to keep pace with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Yoda. (FILM: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith)
**He personally trained General Grievous. (FILM: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith)
==Notes==
===Behind the Scenes===
*Dooku was portrayed by English actor Christopher Lee.Some Surprises in That Galaxy Far, Far Away - A.O. Scott - 16 May 2005 - The New York Times - Retrieved 25 July 2023
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (first appearance)
*Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (final appearance)
==Links==
*Count Dooku on Wikipedia
*Dooku on Wookieepedia
==References==
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