Komari Vosa was a Jedi padawan under Dooku, then a Jedi Master, shortly before the Clone Wars started. However Vosa was never allowed to rise to master level or knight status because the High Council believed her to be unworthy of such a promotion. This eventually led Vosa to a criminal organization called Bando Gora and the dark side. Komari's fall led her to create a set of unique new lightsabers. These weapons were designed to have curved hilts, like Dooku's weapon, and the ability to link together to form a saberstaff.