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Darth Maul

Darth Maul is a key character in the Star Wars universe, first introduced in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace." A Dathomirian Zabrak Sith Lord, Maul is recognized by his red and black tattooed skin, yellow eyes, and horned head. As Darth Sidious` apprentice, Maul seeks revenge

Darth Maul is a compelling and enigmatic character in the Star Wars universe, first introduced as the primary antagonist in the 1999 film "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace." Created by George Lucas, Darth Maul is a Dathomirian Zabrak Sith Lord and was the apprentice of Darth Sidious, the Sith Master who later becomes Emperor Palpatine. As a fearsome warrior, Maul is known for his distinctive appearance, with red and black tattooed skin, yellow eyes, and a crown of small horns on his head. He is an extremely skilled martial artist and wields a red double-bladed lightsaber. Actor and martial artist Ray Park portrayed Maul, while Peter Serafinowicz provided the voice in "The Phantom Menace."

Darth Maul`s origins are rooted in the planet Dathomir, where he was trained by his mother, the Nightsister witch, Talzin. Later, he was taken by Darth Sidious as an apprentice, and Sidious continued to hone Maul`s skills in the dark side of The Force and combat. Maul became a formidable weapon for the Sith, driven by his unyielding desire for revenge against the Jedi Order for the perceived injustices against the Sith.

In "The Phantom Menace," Darth Maul is sent by Darth Sidious to eliminate Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The climax of the film features a memorable lightsaber duel in which Maul kills Qui-Gon but is seemingly defeated by Obi-Wan, who cuts him in half. However, this would not be the end of Maul`s story.

Maul survives his apparent demise and returns as a recurring character in the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels." In "The Clone Wars," it is revealed that Maul survived by using his hatred and connection to the dark side of The Force to keep himself alive.



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