Darth Zannah was killed by her apprentice and successor, Darth Cognus. While the precise details of her demise are not explicitly documented, this outcome is consistent with the established traditions and doctrine of the Sith Order.
The Demise of Darth Zannah
The passing of power within the Sith Order, especially under the Rule of Two doctrine, dictates a violent succession where the apprentice rises to challenge and ultimately defeat their master. Darth Zannah, a powerful Sith Lord in her own right and the apprentice of Darth Bane, would have faced a similar fate from her own apprentice, Darth Cognus.
The Way of the Sith: Apprentice Kills Master
The Rule of Two was a fundamental principle implemented by Darth Bane after the near-destruction of the Sith Order. This doctrine stipulated that there could only be two Sith Lords at any given time: a master to embody power, and an apprentice to crave it and eventually seize it. This continuous cycle of betrayal and ascension was designed to ensure the Sith lineage grew stronger with each generation, preventing the internal strife that had historically weakened them.
Key aspects of the Rule of Two include:
- Continuous Evolution: Each apprentice was expected to surpass their master in skill, knowledge, and dark side power.
- Preventing Weakness: The rule eliminated internal feuds and prevented the dilution of Sith power among numerous weak Lords.
- Violent Succession: The only path for an apprentice to become the Dark Lord was by overcoming and eliminating their master.
This tradition strongly implies that Darth Zannah's end came at the hands of her own successor, fulfilling the cycle initiated by her master.
Darth Cognus: The Successor
Darth Cognus was the enigmatic Force-sensitive apprentice of Darth Zannah. Known for her unique abilities and cunning, Cognus was trained in the dark side, meticulously preparing to one day claim the mantle of Dark Lord. Following the established pattern of Sith succession, Cognus's ascension to the leadership of the Sith Order signifies her victory over Zannah, making her the individual responsible for Darth Zannah's death.
| Figure | Role | Fate/Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Darth Bane | Master to Darth Zannah | Established the Rule of Two doctrine. |
| Darth Zannah | Apprentice to Darth Bane, Master to Darth Cognus | Killed by her apprentice, Darth Cognus. |
| Darth Cognus | Apprentice to Darth Zannah | Killed Darth Zannah to become the Dark Lord of the Sith. |
