There are many rumours and myths around the secret order that is ‘The Hands of Darkness’. They are a secret cabal that exists with the dark corners of the galaxy. Officially in the Empire they do not exist. Any mention of their name has been scrubbed from the records held on Dromund Kaas, even their leaders openly deny any involvement.
The exact time when the brotherhood was first created is shrouded in mystery however it’s speculated that this incarnation of the Hands came into being during the Great War. During that war the Hands of Darkness saw many Imperial leaders and members boost their ranks all from different corners of the mighty Sith Empire, but all united in one common goal; destruction of the light side of the Force and the total annihilation of the Jedi Order. Yet even though they serve the Empire Their true allegiance is not to the Emperor but to the Dark side of the Force, doing only it’s bidding…
During the height of the Great War the Hands of Darkness helped destroy many strategic targets, even aiding when it came to seize Coruscant in the final push. But when the Emperor decided to halt the war and sign a treaty with Republic. an act that would leave the Imperials in the Hands of Darkness outraged. Now that the war was over the Hands of Darkness once again retreated back into the shadows plotting and preparing to finish that which should have been finished during the war. Their loyalty to the Emperor was even more tenuous than before but as long as they feel Emperor does the bidding of Dark side they shall support his rule, seeing him as a necessary figure head of the Dark Side.
To join please visit our Guild forum and fill out an application, there it will be reviewed by the the heads of the guild.
Whilst primarily based in the EU we do accept non-EU members. Any player of Star Wars: The Old Republic can choose to play on any server outside of their own region (i.e., – playing on European servers from North America, and vice versa).
Will you PVP?:While we are primarily a hardcore RP guild we do not disallow our members to participate in PvP activities, as the very tenants of the Sith encourage our members show superiority anyway they can, be this through devious political manipulations or blood shed.
Language requirements?:IC: We speak primarily in Basic, occasionally using ancient Sith words. OOC: We are mostly English speaking but due to the wide variety of languages that spread across across Europe we do not discriminate and accept English is not a first language for all.
What are the Ranks/sections within the Guild?: We currently have three different Rank sections within the guild, for Sith Warriors and Inquisitors, Agents and Bounty Hunters. These Ranks can be seen below but are subject to change as more canonical information is released regarding the Sith Hierarchy.
Force Users
Many power hungry Sith serve the Hands of Darkness, be they born of the Sith or those who once walked the path of the Jedi only to fall, from many backgrounds they come but all share the same dissatisfaction with the galaxy’s current political climate. The Sith Warriors and Inquisitors of the Hands seek change in a galaxy they see as stagnant. They see themselves as above the common person gifted with the touch of the Force. A gift given to them to help dominate the galaxy, it is theirs to command.
Imperial Agents
The Sith Intelligence and Assassination Branch of the Hands of Darkness was created in response to the growing concerns of the Shadow council who believed it was only time before their presence was discovered in the great Empire. Keen to make sure they would forever remain out of sight of the Emperor, the Council searched the galaxy for the Empire's most promising military Officers. Many of these officers soon rallied the cause of the Hands, agreeing with their ideas that would lead to the final push towards the downfall of the republic.
Now under the employ of the Hands of Darkness these Officers lead double lives, whilst from the outside they serve the Empire commanding it's vast armies and navies they also secretly serve the Hands of Darkness undertaking devious missions ensuring the secret of the Hands is not discovered. Intelligence gathering on key Republic personnel who have gotten too close to Hand operations, Assassination of wayward Sith adepts who believe by betraying the Hands to the Empire they can further their own goals, or merely infiltrating governments as a means to bring more resources to the Hands. These are the tasks of a Imperial Agent who serves the Hands of Darkness.
Bounty Hunters
Bounty Hunters, to some it is a road for the scum and villainy of the galaxy, a profession to fall back on when life fails them. To others it is a way of life, to them there is no greater profession that shows off ones skill, determination, cunning and notoriety than that of a Bounty Hunter. It is the calling of one requiring the services of another to take a life that fuels their sense of being. It is the latter that the Hands of Darkness seek.
Only the most skillful, crafty and ruthless of Bounty Hunters make their way into the employ of the Hands. To have a Jedi Knight in the scope of ones sniper rifle, then pulling the trigger to end their righteous existence is something that many Bounty Hunters desire but rarely get the chance to experience. The Hands of Darkness offer this experience regularly and are sure to turn any Bounty Hunter into a name that will be feared throughout the Galaxy.
Ranks and Levels in the Guild.
The Outer Circle of Darkness
Neophyte
Newly inducted into the secret society, Neophytes are the lowliest members within the Hands of Darkness, and must pass a series of gruelling tasks before they are allowed to learn the close-guarded secrets of the Hands of Darkness.
Zealot
The vast majority of the Hands of Darkness membership, they are positioned within various stratum of Imperial and galactic society. Instructed in the teachings of the Hands of Darkness, they collectively conspire to increase dominance of the Sith Empire and the sect’s influence over it.
Disciple
Devoted and dependable, these members have proven themselves worthy of greater trust. Inserted into influential Imperial roles, they hold the further responsibility of spreading the Dark message of the Hands of Darkness, amongst the uninitiated.
The Inner Circle of Darkness
Shadow Guard
Powerful protectors of the clandestine cabal, each has been selected to serve as a personal security force for the Shadow Council. Often found performing an escort function for their superiors, they are rarely deployed to situations other than those which are of great importance to the sect.
Shadow Hand
Chosen champions of the Shadow Council, they are assigned to those matters of essential strategic significance to the Hands of Darkness; often acting as proxy, in ensuring their leaders' will is done.
Shadow Council
The Eldest members of the Hands of Darkness, they hold council for the Prophet of Darkness. These sinister advisors subtly vie for political power over their peers; preserving an uneasy alliance for the furtherance of their shared nefarious schemes.
Prophet of Darkness
Guided by visions granted by the dark side of the Force, they believe their message will lead to a new golden age of the Sith and Empire. Their say is final in all matters relating to the Hands of Darkness, to go against the prophets words is heresy.