Jedi would be less likely to follow such teachings for philosophical reasons. Extending one's life purposely with rituals shows an attachment to one's life to an extreme and dangerous degree. A Jedi is more likely to live longer simply because of a passive relationship with the Force. Besides, he already knows the secret to living forever by becoming one with the Force. I actually had a passing thought on the Solos' and Luke's deaths earlier today. Honestly, I wish that it's kind of a passing thing as a Star Wars story focuses on some younger unrelated group of heroes doing their own thing preserving peace and justice then taking a moment to honor great legends as the Solos and Skywalker die from old age in peace. But, perhaps, I'm just boring like that, because who am I kidding? Luke, Han, and Leia never go down without a fight.

Is it even entirely certain that Revan was his original name? After all, he was known as the Revanchist (meaning the instigator for recovery of lost territory or status), and I think that was simply shortened down to Revan.

As a counter-point, yes, Bane did play corporations and the Senate against itself while hiding, but not in plain sight. The Bane books show that he made quite a bit of money playing the system. He was the 1% Dun, dun, dun

Alright, alright. Let's save the hate for the lightning bolts, people. Ms. Surik is certainly a force to be reckon with, but the book, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan, is, not surprisingly, more about Revan. I say, "more," because what the book is actually about is Star Wars: The Old Republic. It was more of a "psyche you up" kind of book rather than "complete the story" kind of book (read any of the fight scenes and you'll see the floating numbers). With that in mind, you'll start to see the homage due to both of these characters are mostly in lines that almost seem thrown away. Lord Scourge is impressed with the searing heat of Force emanating from both Surik and Revan, but who cares, right? Lord Scourge seems like a nobody character, but that's out-of-context of the fact that he is acknowledged as more powerful than the Dark Council the following week, and I don't think that's just because he lost the feeling in his skin. I'm not entirely certain what contradictions occurred within the novel, however. The first thing that came to mind was I was originally under the impression that Revan told Canderous where to find the mask and the left, instead it's that and more as he tells Canderous where he thinks the mask is and takes him there to point it out, then leaves, but I didn't see that as much of a contradiction and more of an extension. So, what was it that drew your suspicions? (Drew Karpyshyn pun not intended)

Unfortunately, that scene was required in the sense that it almost canonized dark side points. He was ordered to do all of that so that he could 1) stop the "Jedi Rebellions" in a very symbolic manner, 2) become strong enough in the dark side to master Sith techniques, because he wanted to learn the dark side version of healing.

I don't know, Crushing Stasis is pretty awesome, and while I can definitely see the satisfaction as you force your enemies to gaggle and flail helplessly with Choke, there is something surprisingly vicious in the way the Knight clenches his fist as if he's doing a Force Crush from KotOR II

With the rise of Darth Bane. There's the great war between the Sith and the Republic a couple thousand years after this game where "The Army of Light" led by General Hoth and the "Brotherhood of Darkness" led by Lord Kaan meet and end with the Sith blowing themselves up due to Bane's secret treachery (creating the Valley of the Jedi). Darth Bane institutes the Rule of Two and goes into hiding destroying all evidence of the Sith's survival so they can launch their ultimate revenge with the element of surprise as noted by Darth Maul. Thankfully, their "ultimate revenge" lasts only 20 years before getting curb-stomped again.

"Dear Czerka, Please stop discovering ancient dark side monstrosities. Love, Kira." - Kira Carsen

A lot of it is tradition, as that's how it was since the very first release of the Star Wars novelization. It's also to make sure the name stays the same no matter what language it's being spoken, "¡Artoo Detoo eres tú! ¡Eres tú!" not "¡Ere dos De Dos eres tú!"

So... Jedi are slaves to the greater good, while Sith are slaves to their desires except when they're being dominated by others with greater power and the same philosophy, then they're slaves to them, directly. One can argue semantics all day, but you have to choose what holds actual value in the end.

The music they do have is so charming, though! It's awkward and new, and has all the evidence leading to new classics (oxymoron, yes, but we're talking about a galaxy that advances the further back you go in its history). Before this game, how else could we hold formal tango to the folksong/jazz tunes of Shapakeesay, Doeazalusootmian, or Kayfoundo Naweea? The non-vocalized tunes seem to be mostly the same, but these songs make me happy.

So, when you force a semi-corrupted senator to reveal her dark secrets in order to maintain at least some decency, you're doing her a favor? When you refuse a senator's orders on moral grounds, you're bowing to their will? The Jedi are certainly servants, but not to the senators, or the Senate. They have chosen servitude to the Republic and all that they believe it should stand for. [/soapbox]

Apparently, that's not an issue for this era, as the Jedi do have grief counselors. There's a quest on Nar Shaddaa, in fact, where a Jedi war hero fell to the dark side during Imperial imprisonment, and should you rescue him, the Jedi Order brings a healer to help him sort out his post-traumatic stress. It is an interesting observation, though. The Jedi of this era actually accept that the people can be redeemed from the Dark Side, whereas that ideal apparently becomes disillusioned between then and the Movie Era. It probably has a great deal to do with Satele Shan being the Jedi Grandmaster that the council is so quick to trust reformed Sith, but when comparing her to Yoda's standpoint of "forever will it dominate your destiny," one has to wonder, "What happened?"

With genetics, anything is possible. So, yes, the lack of night-vision is inheritable, but good luck navigating around Dromund Kaas with its infinite night. Though that's what lighting is for, right? Heh heh. It would also be interesting if she holds a particular grudge against the Jedi for dismantling the Lorell Raiders like many other Hapans, in addition to the whole Sith affiliation, of course.

As far as I can tell, the humans of the Sith Empire are mostly descendants with Sith blood, slaves, or a member of a conquered planet. So, you have the Hapans who have been out of touch with the galaxy since 4,000 BBY which gives you enough time for a Hapan family to have joined the original Sith Empire and therefore gives your character an identity to cling to. Though, he/she would be Hapan only in diluted bloodline, rather than directly from the secluded system. A slave background can come from either having a Hapan family enslaved with the original Sith Empire and thus the present day character would inherit that enslavement, or he/she could be freshly caught, as they are supposed to be exceptionally beautiful. But, if you're going for recent, it supposes that he/she has left Hapes, and probably would not for any reason tell others about it. Therefore, if you're going for either recent slave or recent Empire inductee, then they would lie to all others about where they're from, as drawing attention that can defeat or conquer Hapes breaks lore, as the Consortium is only just beginning to rebuild its Empire. Smaller forces, though, no problem, Hapes will blow up any incoming ships without a tear. Who knows, though? The Consortium's history is quite fuzzy beginning around 3,000 BBY, so it could be that it's already been inducted into the Empire and it will quietly withdraw from the Empire after its inevitable defeat, just like the Chiss. In which case, play it how you know Hapans to be.