Darth Bane test fitting, 2008a

There's nothing like a deadline to cause work to flow. I have been working on this project on and off for nearly three years. The opportunity to participate in this year's Halloween gallery on my favourite web sight, Rebelscum, induced me to put the pieces I had together, and create the one's I yet needed.

This is my interpretation of Darth Bane, the architect of the Sith.

Darth Bane was first mentioned in the novelization of Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menance. His bizarre appearance was first visualized by artist Jesús Redondo.


Darth Bane was later reinterpreted by Michael Sutfin in 2002. This third Lucas Film Licensed illustration of Darth Bane was the inspiration for my costume in progress.

In brief, Darth Bane's armour is a colony of symbionts called Orbalisks. They are impervious to most all attack--even lightsabre, a significant advantage in the Star Wars Universe--and are very difficult to remove. They also cause the wearer interminable agony. To stop the colony from growing over his face as he sleeps, Darth Bane wears a protective cage-like helmet.

I consider this a test fitting because the suit is far from being complete. And while not finished to my liking, I now have most of the parts in place to work with.

Be well,
Thomas