With the rise of the Empire and the mass eradication of the Jedi, the road was prepared by Emperor Palpatine for the Dark Side of the Force to reign over the Galaxy. Without the Jedi to provide opposition, many who turned to the Dark Side emerged to pledge their aid to the Empire's cause. Jerec, a human Dark Jedi, was one such case who wreaked havoc over several star systems in his quest for power. ...

Adalric Brandl is perhaps one of the most tragic cases of falling to the Dark Side as can be found in the Galaxy - which is exactly the way he wants it. Brandl was, first and foremost, and actor, obsessed with the tragic heroes found in the dark plays he loved to perform. Brandl eventually trained as one of the Emperor's Inquisitors, invested with the authority of the Emperor to act as agents of evil throughout the Galaxy. ...

The Caamasi are an interesting race, with a diverse and troubled history, almost extinct by modern galactic standards. The Caamasi were long known as a peaceful people, preferring to turn the other cheek than raise a hand in violence. That is not to say that they would not defend themselves, but nothing short of a life-threatening situation will rouse a Caamasi to do violence. Their unique memories, a sort of full-sensory recording of a powerful event, are called memnii; these memories are so vivid and realistic that it is though the Caamasi is experiencing the event firsthand. ...

Kyle Katarn began his journey that would eventually lead him to Jedi Knighthood by joining the Imperial forces at an early age. When his father was killed during a raid on an Alliance base, and he was then denied funeral leave, Kyle learned to hate the Empire as much as any Rebel. Eventually, he defected to the Rebel Alliance and, under the orders of Mon Mothma, helped steal the plans for the original Death Star. Following the battle of Yavin, Kyle was instrumental in foiling the Empire's experimental Darktrooper Project. ...

Colicoids are the species that was primarily responsible for the creation of the droideka destroyer droids used by the Trade Federation in the subjugation of Naboo. They are a race of barbaric, cannibalistic aliens who rarely deal with outsiders, and often deal with their business partners in an overtly hostile manner. Their droids are unparalleled in design, and their ferocity and savagery has given them a dangerous reputation. They are squat, slender beings who, like their creations, can roll into a wheel shape and move at incredible speeds. ...