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Darth Krayt
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Creation & Design

Darth Krayt was created by writer John Ostrander and artist Jan Duursema for the Star Wars: Republic comic series, later becoming a central figure in the Star Wars: Legacy series.

Early Years

Originally a Jedi Knight, A'Sharad Hett was a Tusken Raider who became a Jedi during the Clone Wars. After the fall of the Jedi, he turned to the dark side and became Darth Krayt.

Character Development

Darth Krayt evolves from a fallen Jedi into a powerful Sith Lord, embodying the complexities of the dark side and the struggles of leadership within the Sith hierarchy.

Cultural Reception

Darth Krayt has been well-received by fans for his depth as a character and the unique blend of Jedi and Sith traits, contributing to the rich lore of the Star Wars universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
A'Sharad Hett
First Appearance:
Star Wars #7
Aliases:
Krayt, Darth Krayt
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
One Sith, Jedi Order, Galactic Alliance
Abilities:
Force sensitivity, Lightsaber combat, Sith alchemy
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Sith armor, Starship
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
black

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Star Wars #7
Dark Horse ⋅ 1999
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Star Wars #7
 
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1st appearance of Aurra Sing, a bounty hunter

1st appearance of Sharad Hett, father of A'Sharad Hett who later becomes Darth Krayt

Star Wars #10
Dark Horse ⋅ 1999
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Star Wars #10
 
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1st appearance of A'Sharad Hett, later becomes Darth Krayt

Star Wars: Legacy #0
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #0
 
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1st cover appearance of Darth Talon, also appears on the cover of Star Wars Legacy #1 but not in-story

Promotional issue profiling new characters: Cade Skywalker, Kol Skywalker, Deliah Blue, Jariah Syn, Shado and Astraal Vao, Rasi Tuum, Wolf Sazen, Darth Talon, Darth Nihl, Darth Krayt, Darth Wyyrlok, Darth Maladi, Darth Stryfe, Imperial Knights, Roan and Marasiah Fel, Morlish Veed, Nyna Calixte, Konrad Rus

Star Wars: Legacy #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #1
 
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1st full appearance of Darth Krayt, formerly A'Sharad Hett as revealed in Star Wars Legacy #15

1st appearance of Darth Nihl, a Nagai Warlord before being recruited to become Darth Krayt's enforcer

1st appearance of Darth Maladi, the head of Darth Krayt's strategic agency

1st appearance of the third Darth Wyyrlock, the closest ally of Krayt

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1st full appearance of Cade Skywalker and Shado Vao

1st appearance of Wolf Sazen, Jedi Master to Cade and Shado

1st appearance of Moff Morlish Veed

2nd cover appearance of Darth Talon

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