This entry in the Post-Mortem series will be a special focused specifically on Darth Thanaton, tying into my upcoming collaboration with EvanNova95, Darth Thanaton Vs. Corran Horn. As Thanaton's two major appearances within continuity are separated by thirty-eight years, I will be assessing and rating the two iterations of the character separately, with additional commentary on his development. Furthermore, as this Post-Mortem in fact predates the Match-Up proper, technically making it a Pre-Mortem, I will be listing my sources now before we being:
My analysis of Darth Thanaton will be based on his appearances in The Old Republic MMO, the tie-in comic series Blood Of The Empire, and The Old Republic Encyclopedia, with background information from the Book Of Sith, The Jedi Path, The Jedi Academy Training Manual, and The Essential Guide To The Force.
Sources Referenced:
[03:29], [13:16] - The Old Republic Encyclopedia - The Sith - The Dark Council, Darth Thanaton - Pg 178
[03:44] - The Old Republic Encyclopedia - The Sith - Paragons of the Empire, Champions of Battle - Pg 167
[13:12] - Star Wars: The Old Republic - Sith Inquisitor, main storyline
SWTOR Sith Inquisitor - Meeting Darth Thanaton - Act 2 (dark side) #9 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEDSSCVL5LU - Roseblau
SWTOR Sith Inquisitor - The Kaggath - Corellia #18 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwy4ckat1NA - Rosenblau
SWTOR Sith Inquisitor Story - Act 2 - Thanaton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCBf8RZ4pI - xLetalis
SWTOR Sith Inquisitor Story - Act 3 Final - Ascent to Power - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5GVGFgVzg8 - xLetalis
SWTOR: Sith Inquisitor Storyline Pt. 11 [Chapter 2 Ending] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZW210XiN7I - Retale
SWTOR: Sith Inquisitor Storyline Pt. 14 [Chapter 3 / Corellia] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pCrnzQeLh0 - Retale
SWTOR: Sith Inquisitor Storyline Pt. 15 [Chapter 3 Ending] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xPN2ixbl_Y - Retale
SWTOR Thanaton Fight #1 1080p - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO2SosUbjPw - ITSAssassin
SWTOR Sith Inquisitor Final Battle VS Darth Thanaton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ho6ZiuRvZQ - Zero123x
Star Wars™ The Old Republic™ Facing Darth Thanaton - Becoming Darth Nox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDBzDCqGcAg - Darrastan Swiftfury