The Dark Crusaders were a dark side organization that was dedicated to destroying the Jedi Order and ruling the galaxy. It was created by a group of individuals who split from the Jedi Order in pursuit of their own goals. This schism led to a conflict between the Jedi and the Dark Crusaders, which eventually led to the near utter defeat of the Crusaders and the displacement of the Jedi Order, who moved to Ossus as a result. The two factions developed a rivalry and caused many conflicts, nearly all of them for control of the Galactic Republic. By 1,000 BBY the organization had faded away in favor of the Sith, another organization of dark side Force users.