Reincarnations

Sith Reincarnation is an occurrence in the Force that brings a previously slain Sith Lord or other Force sensitive being back into existence with a carbon-based body. Darth Nihilus, Darth Malgus, Darth Sion, Visas Marr, and Darth Revan have all been reincarnated at one time. When a being is reincarnated, he or she retains all of their previous memories.

Reincarnations can be either brought about by chance via an unbalance in the Force, or intentionally by an ancient Sith ritual. When brought about by the Force, the reincarnation often has a purpose. In the case of Darth Nihilus, he was reincarnated the second time as a test of Victoria Estera’s strength.

When reincarnated intentionally, a group of Dark Side users must combine all of their willpower and strength together in order to reincarnate a Sith.

A reincarnated Sith, although almost exactly the same as when they first lived, has a few differences. A reincarnated Sith bears an extreme hatred and bloodlust against all sentient life. In addition, being born of the Force, reincarnations have greatly enhanced Force powers.

Defeating a reincarnation is not as simple as killing it. Only a Force user of great strength and skill can defeat one. If the reincarnation is brought to life by a ritual, only another Sith or one who was once a Sith can send it back to the Force.

It is rumored that reincarnations of Light Side Force beings can also be brought into existence.