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Darth Caedus (Jacen Solo)

Darth Caedus, originally Jacen Solo, is a character from the Star Wars expanded universe. He starts as a Jedi Knight and the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa. After experiencing personal loss, he becomes convinced that strong, sometimes ruthless, actions are necessary for peace, leading him down a dark path as a Sith Lord named Darth Caedus. His transformation explores themes of power, morality, and how personal tragedy can change someone’s beliefs, ultimately making him a complex antagonist whose actions significantly impact the galaxy’s balance between good and evil.