Darth Ponirus was an Ancient KoTOR-Era Sith Lord. He first served under Revan, but soon switched allegiances after Malak took Revan's title as Dark Lord of the Sith. Ponirus was a talented Human Sith Lord who had been recognized by Revan and eventually Malak. He was trained as a Sith Scholar, often visiting worlds such as Ziost, Korriban, Lehon, and Thule during his apprenticeship, researching the deeds of the Ancients and attempting to uncover their long-hidden secrets.