How was Count Dooku turned to the dark side?

However, at some point during this period, Dooku was approached by Darth Sidious (now the Sith Lord), who saw the former Jedi as a potential leader for a Separatist movement. Using the Count’s frustration with the Galactic Republic, the Dark Lord turned Dooku to the dark side.

Did the Jedi know Count Dooku was a Sith?

Yes. Dooku revealed himself as Darth Tyranus in Episode II. Dooku also did something else very interesting. He tried to tell the Jedi that the Chancellor was Sidious, but they were too blinded to see as Palpatine would later put it.

Who trained Count Dooku in the dark side?

Yoda himself
But before his fall to the Dark Side, Dooku was a valued member of the Jedi Order, having been trained by Yoda himself. As we’ve seen in Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars, he was more than capable of handling the best of the best.

Why did Count Dooku leave the Jedi Order?

Star Wars has revealed why Count Dooku left the Jedi Order, fell to the dark side, and caught Palpatine’s eye in a story that mirrors Darth Vader. Star Wars has finally explained Count Dooku’s fall to the dark side – and it’s very similar to Darth Vader.

How is Count Dooku similar to Darth Vader?

Star Wars has finally explained Count Dooku’s fall to the dark side – and it’s very similar to Darth Vader. Introduced in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones played by Christopher Lee, Count Dooku has become one of the franchise’s most imposing villains.

Why did Count Dooku fall from grace?

The EU’s version of Dooku’s fall from grace focused on his philosophical dispute with the Jedi Council, which worsened after disastrous campaigns on the planets Galidraan and Baltizaar. This rationale never quite felt personal enough to drive a Jedi Master to the dark side, and is likely why Lucasfilm’s taken their time with a do-over.

How did Count Dooku become Count Serenno?

Dooku disobeyed orders to liberate his homeworld in spectacular fashion, controlling a Sith War Beast in a devastating attack upon the raiders. With the invaders repelled, Dooku elected to leave the Jedi and inherit the title of Count of Serenno.