Count Dooku: One of the most charismatic adversaries the Jedi Order has ever encountered in Star Wars. This powerful Sith, imagined by George Lucas and played by legendary actor Christopher Lee, is one of the major figures of the terrible Clone Wars. From his place in George Lucas’ creation to the legends that surround him in the expanded universe, here are 8 facts you (maybe) didn’t know about Count Dooku.
#6 Dooku was supposed to be a female character
Of the The Phantom Menace, George Lucas wanted the new Sith seen in his prequel to be radically different from Vader, and even more Palpatine, who will be present in each episode in the guise of Darth Sidious. Thus, His first idea was to make Darth Maul a Sith warrior. before finally changing his mind, as we explained in this article. After this missed appointment, he seems to have decided to make the new Sith present in L‘Attack of the Clones’ a fearsome Sith. Several concepts were thus created to imagine the future “Countess Dooku”.
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#5 Dooku has a brother and a sister
So Dooku is a count. This title of nobility is at least surprising for a Jedi, but the fact is that Dooku is one of the few Jedi who has not completely cut ties with his family. It must also be said that Dooku was born into a very wealthy and influential family on the planet Serenno, in the Outer Rim Territories. The Dooku family is very powerful, so much so in terms of wealth and political influence, and is indeed one of the pillars of the Confederacy during the Clone Wars. Dooku’s parents proudly allowed their son to be trained by the Jedi Order. when they were called, as it would be a great honor for a family member to become a Jedi. However, becoming a Jedi should have originally prevented Dooku from keeping his noble title, which created a bond with his family, since any bond is strongly discouraged by the Jedi Code.
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#4 Dooku Became a Vampire (In Official Canon!)
Actor Christopher Lee’s career took off in 1958 when he first played the famous Count Dracula. From then on and for decades, the actor was the face of the famous vampire for fans of genre cinema but also for the general public. When George Lucas asked him to play a fearsome Sith Count who schemes from his castle to destroy the Republic, it is obvious thatHere he pays homage to the entire vampiric aspect of the actor’s career. It is to pursue this idea that the current official extended universe (Disney / Lucasfilm) has decided to drive the point home by allowing the character to become a space vampire within the lore of Star Wars.
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#3 He had three (and a half) apprentices after going to the dark side
The Sith Rule of Two, instituted by Darth Bane long ago, states that‘There can only be two true Sith operating at any given time: a Master to wield the power and an apprentice to desire it. This was meant to maximize the art of deception and subversion, since in their never-ending war against the Jedi, the Sith have very often proven to be their own worst enemy by betraying and destroying each other endlessly (as we explained in this article right here). However, It must be acknowledged that (very) many Sith have circumvented this rule. over the years, and Dooku was no different. No sooner had he become Palpatine’s apprentice than Dooku was already choosing a new apprentice for himself.
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#2 Dooku played a significant role in the Mandalorian War
One of the most pivotal turning points during the Clone Wars was the Mandalorian War. This notoriously warlike people from the planet Mandalore have been enemies of the Jedi since the days of the Old Republic. While Mandalorians are not Force-sensitive, or at least not in the way the Jedi understand it, they are formidable opponents and have decimated many Jedi over the years. During the Clone Wars, A civil war breaks out on the planet Mandalore. This civil war pits a pacifist faction that is officially in power against the Death Watch, traditionalists trying to take control.
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#1 We know why Dooku never has yellow eyes like the other Sith
Unlike Anakin or Darth Maul, Dooku never displays the famous yellow eyes of the Sith. The official reason is difficult to determine. However, it is known that yellow eyes symbolize that a Sith is completely immersed in the dark side of the Force, giving in to blind rage and hatred. For example, in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker’s eyes turn yellow when he massacres the Separatist Council or after having his limbs cut off by Obi-Wan Kenobi. So while all Sith rely on negative emotions, Yellow eyes appear when pure rage is directed at a specific person or task. However, Dooku has a different approach to the dark side.
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