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| - Darth Kaos, born Gerad Herks on Lehon in 21 BBY during the Clone Wars, was the secret apprentice of Darth Sidious. Kaos' father was a Jedi Knight and fought during the Clone Wars. In 14 BBY Lehon was discovered by Darth Sidious in his quest to find Rakatan technology and rebuild the Star Forge. Sidious took Herks to be his new apprentice and assassin. Herks' name was changed to Darth Kaos once his training was complete and his new life began in earnest. Kaos proved to be a valuable tool to the Emperor upon the outbreak of the Galactic Civil War, when he was used as an assassin, spy and soldier. He participated in some of the war's largest battles such as the Battle of Yavin, Battle of Hoth and Battle of Endor, the latter of which he was one of the few Imperials to escape from alive. After the Battle of Endor, Kaos founded the New Sith Triumvirate along with Darths Evilios and Diabolicus. After this, the Sith Civil War broke out and raged across the Galaxy. Kaos and his Triumvirate emerged from this conflict victorious and a new Empire was founded with Kaos at its head. However, Kaos was betrayed soon afterwards by Darth Diabolicus, who killed both Kaos and Evilios, being killed himself in the process. After his death, Kaos's empire fell apart almost instantly. He was remembered throughout the Galaxy as a monster and a symbol of fear for centuries to come.
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