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Because we all have occasional bouts of lust for bloodshed and murder, I think that we oughta have a long-term tournament to appease this appetite as well as the appetites of other violence lovers out there.
These duels shall pit the most evil, cruel and vile villains in the fictional universes from films, tv shows, anime, cartoons and video games into a one on one battle where there can only be one victor! The combatants will have access to all of their standard and native abilities and any weapon that they can bring with them into the arena. The battle will be concluded one one combatant is rendered unable to continue, forfeits or dies. There is no time limit and the arena is an endless dimension with random environments.
This first battle will be a tip-off to sith fans as we decide to take time to conclude one of the greatest fan feuds.
Darth Maul
Vs
Count Dooku
Both were popular and powerful warriors of the Dark Side in their respective movies; both are skilled duelists with plenty of blood on their hands; and both were trained by master manipulator Darth Sidious...AKA Palpatine.
But who is truly worthy to stand beside Sidious as his apprentice?
The Jedi will be happy either way! Right guys?
"I'll be more happy when Maul dies-"
"Obi-Wan!"
"Shut up Anakin! You'd be the same way if he had killed Padme."
"I wouldn't have let that happen."
"What was that?"
"By idiots, I am surrounded." Yoda said with a palm on his face while Obi-Wan and Anakin argued behind him, "Popcorn, can you pass?"
"Sure Master Yoda." Ahsoka replied and handed a bag of popcorn to the elder jedi master, "By the way...why are watching them instead of arresting or killing them?"
"More fun this is." Yoda answered, "Receive 30% of all proceeds from gambling bets, the Jedi Order will receive."
"Ah...isn't that against the code?"
"Say nothing about gambling, the code does."
"What the hell kind of jedi are we?"
"Guardians of Peace and Justice." Yoda replied while he started eating his popcorn despite a disbelieving Ahsoka.
"Guardians of Peace and Justice my ass."
Preface: The Combatants!
Darth Maul
Born: 54 years before the Battle of Yavin
Age: 34
Species: Darthomirian Zabrak
Sex: Male
Weight: 80 kilograms
Height: 2.13 meters (1.75 prior to prostectic installments)
Affiliations: The Sith Lords; Apprentice of Darth Sidious (formerly); Himself; Shadow Collective; Mandalore of the Mandalorians (With Almec as a puppet figurehead)
Background:
Trained from birth in the ways of the Dark Side by Sith Lord Darth Sidious, Darth Maul is an effective and powerful Sith Assassin who is no stranger to brutality or death. His Master used him as dagger in the shadows up until his assumed death during the Battle for Naboo.
But, Maul harnessed the dark side to use his hatred to survive his otherwise fatal injuries and retreated from galactic knowledge for twelve years. During this time, he...went a little insane...Eventually, he was found by his brother and Sith-Trained Dark Jedi Savage Oppress and brought before Dark Side Sorceress Talzen who restored Maul's mind and replaced his clumsy spider legs for more manageable bi-pedal prostetics filled with dark side power.
After his revival, Maul was initially dead set on revenge against Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi. Eventually, his thirst for vengeance cooled and he decided to form an underground empire. His efforts to carve out his own niche in the galaxy culminated with the takeover of Mandalore and being declared Mandalore after using the traditions of the warrior race against them.
Skills and Abilities:
As a Sith Assassin, Darth Maul is an expert combatant, expertly utilizing martial arts and lightsaber combat to overcome his foes. His lightsaber abilitiy includes mastery of the double-bladed lightsaber (saberstaff); Expert Proficiency with Duel Wielding; Single-bladed combat; and the Lightsaber styles of Juyo and Niman.
Strong in the force and trained in the ways of the dark side, Darth Maul is skilled in the usage of telekinesis, able to lift large ships without full focus and can even lift up and choke people without looking at them. After his return, Maul has also utilized the Sith Art of Don Moch, a taunting technique that focuses on discouragement and prying at the mental weaknesses of your enemy. He also possesses a powerful force domination which can even persuade enemies to commit suicidal actions like detonate a bomb next to his comrades.
Darth Maul also possesses a remarkable amount of endurance as a result of his sith training and his heritage as a zabrak. This endurance even allowed him to withstand force lightning from powerful nightsister Mighella whom he kill shortly afterwards. Not to mention surviving being cut in half when that should kill just about anyone else.
He is also very agile and acrobatic, within combat and outside of combat regardless of the environment in which he fights. Due to his strength in the dark side, he is also immune to mind-affecting or mind control abilities as the unfortunate Black Sun guard of Vigo Narees found out the hard way.
Within and outside of combat, Maul possesses a brutal, cunning and manipulative strategem. Allowing him to take advantage of any weakness that he spots without hesitation and without mercy. As demonstrated during his fateful duel with Qui-Gon Jinn and his masterful takeover of Mandalore.
Kill Count:
Throughout his career, Darth Maul has murdered many skilled and noteworthy targets in his blood-filled quest for power. Amongst his marks are various sorceress' and warriors of the Dark Side Night Sisters; many guards and assassins of the Black Sun; and no less than three highly skilled jedi masters including Qui-Gon Jinn. In addition, he has also bested Mandalorian Death Watch Leader Pre Vizla in single combat and claimed his darksaber as his own after beheading the prolific Mandalorian duelist.
In addition, he also overpowered and gained mastery of his brother, Savage Opress, a dark jedi who has killed his share of jedi including Council Member Adi Gallia.
But Maul's most noteworthy encounters are with Jedi Negotiator Obi-Wan Kenobi. Let's be honest, the only reason that Obi-Wan walked away from their first duel was because of Maul's own arrogance and because of his plot armor. Before Obi-Wan's leap of faith, the sith apprentice had neatly overpowered Obi-Wan and even disarmed the young padawan of his lightsaber.
The next two times were more or less stalemates and though their latest encounter was not necessarily a lightsaber duel...Maul clearly came out victorious. Just ask Satine.
Oh wait...she's dead.
Despite his impressive profile, Maul is not invincible and his a few very note-worthy weaknesses
Weaknesses:
Though named Darth Maul, he was never trained beyond what he needed to act as an Assassin. Therefore, his pool of force skills are somewhat lacking.
He also possessed a high amount of arrogance, easily underestimating his enemy's when he believed that he had beaten them. Hence his weak defeat at the hands of Obi-Wan in the Phantom Menace.
As a result of that fateful encounter, Darth Maul must make usage of metallic prostetic legs to remain mobile. Though these prostetics do not hamper his combat prowess, they need to be replaced if they are damaged in battle.
Count Dooku AKA Darth Tyrannus
Born: 102 years before the Battle of Yavin
Age: 82
Species: Human
Sex: Male
Weight: 86 kilograms
Height: 1.93 Meters
Affiliations: The Jedi Order (Formerly); The Sith Lords; Apprentice of Darth Sidious; Himself; Confederacy of Independent Star Systems
Background:
Former pupil of Master Yoda himself and the Master of fan favorite, Qui-Gon Jinn, Count Dooku was a well revered Jedi Master within the Order. Owing to discontent with the inaction of the Jedi and the growing corruption of the Republic, Dooku eventually severed ties with both after the Battle for Naboo. Shortly afterwards, he met and bowed before the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Sidious and was given the title of Darth Tyrannus.
As Tyrannus, Dooku carried on his master's plan to weaken both the Republic and the Jedi. First by instigating a series of events that would lead to the birth of a Separatist Movement within the Galaxy that would weaken faith in the Republic. Then, he gathered the leaders of the Movement together to form the Confederacy of Independent Star Systems and declared open war against the Republic.
In addition, Dooku was further trained in the ways of the dark side for over 10 years, adding to his already considerable knowledge as a jedi master. Even though he was eventually fought, defeated and murdered by Anakin Skywalker, Dooku's legacy lived on in the gaping wounds that he left in the Republic.
Skills and Abilities:
As both a Sith Lord and a Former Jedi Master, Dooku is a legendary lightsaber duelist unmatched by few. Though he practiced all seven forms, he prefers the dueling finesse of Form 2-Makashi which further complements his curved, single-bladed lightsaber. With 83 years worth of practice, old age has not daunted Dooku's combative skill.
In addition his talents with the lightsaber, Dooku is also very powerful in the force. Capable of utiilizing telekinesis with masterful proficiency and even limited flight. In addition, he could also use Tame Beast, Drain Knowledge, Force Stealth, and even Force Lightning. He even possessed the capability of multi-tasking between martial combat and force powers.
He is highly agile and heavily tactical even amidst the chaotic dance of blades and blood. In addition, he also utilized the art of Dun Moch to great effectiveness as a warrior and as a diplomat. His skills a diplomat are further enhanced by his natural charisma, allowing him to more easily manipulate his victims without drawing upon the force.
Kill Count:
As a politician, Dooku hasn't had much action. But that makes him no slouch either, because when he needs to be tough...he'll get tough.
Due to his dueling prowess, he has bested Jedi Hero Obi-Wan Kenobi on multiple occasions with a lightsaber and with his force knowledge and was responsible for amputating Anakin Skywalker's right arm.
He also fought and murdered Jedi Master Sifo Dyass and even bested skilled Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress as well as training the infamous Jedi Hunter, General Grievous.
Weaknesses:
At the age of 82, Count Dooku is easily well past his prime. As a result, his endurance, body and stamina are limited during lengthy battles or situations that will push his physical limits.
Furthermore, his Jedi Indoctrination at times conflict with his Sith Training. Even at his worst, Dooku not utterly ruthless and has some honor left over from his roots as a jedi.
He is also highly proud, sometimes relaying on his own vision rather than attempting to look beyond it. As a result of this stubborn attitude, Dooku can be left blindsided by things that he should keep in mind. Such as during his death in Revenge of the Sith.
Two Sith Lords will enter the Arena, but only one will emerge victorious.
Who will survive and more importantly, who will DIE?
PLACE YOUR BETS!
Author's Notes:
Inspired by Sneak Attack's Death Battles, we'll find out for ourselves as to who would win in a duel between two individuals of evil.
Today, Count Dooku faces off with Darth Maul to defend his position as Sidious' one and true apprentice.
For there can only be two, a Master and an Apprentice.
Sources for all of their abilities come from the films, the clone wars tv show, and various books and comics. If anyone has anything that they'd like to contribute, or just cast their forecast then post in the comments.