Many power hungry Sith serve the Hands of Darkness, be they born of the Sith or those who once walked the path of the Jedi only to fall, from many backgrounds they come but all share the same dissatisfaction with the galaxy’s current political climate. The Sith Warriors and Inquisitors of the Hands seek change in a galaxy they see as stagnant. They see themselves as above the common person gifted with the touch of the Force. A gift given to them to help dominate the galaxy, it is theirs to command.

By serving the Hands of Darkness a Sith is expected to follow the ways and the teachings of the Shadow Council. As Warriors they must show no fear in battle leading from the front a monstrous being who shows little remorse in his pursuit of defeating the Jedi, As devious Inquisitors the Sith must show more cunning using the Dark side itself to make sure the will of the Hands is achieved. But even within the Dark side cabal that is the Hands there is always treachery, for it is the way of the Sith.

Ranks and Roles

Sith Adept > A newly recruited, Force Sensitive, devotee to the Hands of Darkness. Adepts are expected to prove themselves worthy to their superiors in order to attain prestige and promotion. Adepts are required to learn the ways of the Sith and show promise in both skill and devotion.

Sith Acolyte > An Acolyte is a Sith who has shown devotion and skill in the dark side of the Force, enough to be promoted. Acolytes still have much to learn but must conduct themselves as role models to Adepts and prove themselves worthy to betaken as an apprentice.

Sith Apprentice > This rank is obtained by Acolytes who haven proven themselves worthy enough, in skill and knowledge of Sith teachings, to have been noticed by a Sith Warrior or Master. Once taken as an Apprentice they must serve their master well for itis only him/her that can decide when they are ready to face the trials.

Sith Warrior/Inquisitors > These Sith are the backbone of the Force Sensitives in the Hands of Darkness. They have shown that they are skilled users of the force and in lightsaber combat, they have been deemed worthy, it is at this rank they may be granted the title Darth and allowed to take on an Apprentice.

Sith Master > When a Sith Warrior goes above and beyond the call of duty they will be promoted to that of Sith Master. To obtain this rank one must show excellent skill in lightsaber combat and knowledge of the force. They will have proven that they can pass on their knowledge to underlings and represent the Hands of Darkness in the best way possible. Sith Masters will be given delicate and important tasks, by Shadow Hands, that lesser ranking members cannot be trusted to handle.

Shadow Hand > Shadow Hands are the right hand men/women of the Council. Sith Masters can only attain this rank by being personally chosen by the Shadow Council to be authorized with extra responsibility. Shadow Hands will be outstandingly skilled in the ways of the Sith and show an understand of the guilds goals and ideals. They will make sure that members are abiding by the rules but also be there to help in anyway they can. Shadow Hands answer directly to the Shadow Council and especially to their immediate superiors (Grand Inquisitor and Grand Master)

Advancement Requirements

• To reach Adept - One must have written a successful application and been accepted into the Hands of Darkness
• To reach Acolyte- One must show activeness and dedication to the guild.
• To reach Apprentice- One must have Role Played their initiation into the Hands of Darkness.
• To reach Warrior/Inquisitor - One must have participated in a 'feature' story arc on the Korriban Academy thread and RPed in at least 3 Rp Threads to completion.
• To reach Master - One must have created and lead an official RP story Arc on the Korriban Academy thread, achieved the Darth Title and Must have assisted in a members initiation RP. 
• To reach Shadow Hand/Moff - Officer positions are only offered to those who the Shadow Council feel will help to maintain and manage the guild.

Apprenticeship

The role of Master and Apprentice is one that can be traced back to the very early days of the Sith Empire where a Sith Monarch would take a Shadow Hand to be their second in command.  Over time the Sith have changed but the practice of taking another Sith under you has remained. It is ingrained deeply within Sith culture and is something we wish to maintain as a part of Guild RP.  So with that what has been decided is that whilst not essential to have a Master/Apprentice we do want to encourage the tradition and reward those who show dedication to it. 

Upon the completion of having an Apprentice reach the Warrior/Inquisitor level a Master will now be awarded a medal proving they are a true Sith Lord.

But it is not only Masters who are awarded, upon reaching the aforementioned ranks the apprentice will also be awarded a medal for their dedication to the Sith. Essentially breaking their chains to go on to be their own Lord.

By obtaining these medals you can distinguish yourself as True Sith!