Darth Maul is a Zabrak Sith Lord from Dathomir, trained by Darth Sidious and known for his iconic double-bladed lightsaber, red-and-black tattoos, and ferocity in The Phantom Menace. Despite being cut in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi, he survived, appearing in The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. 

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Key Facts & Background:

• Species & Origin: Dathomirian Zabrak from the world of Dathomir.
• Appearance: Red skin with black tattoos, yellow eyes, and cranial horns.
• Masters: Trained by Darth Sidious as his secret apprentice.
• Weapons: Signature red-bladed lightsaber double-bladed saberstaff.

• Appearances: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Solo: A Star Wars Story. 

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Key Storyline Moments:

• The Phantom Menace: Fought Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Naboo, killing Qui-Gon before being cut in half.
• Survival: Survived his injuries through hatred, living as a machine-legged exile on Lotho Minor before his brother, Savage Opress, found him.
• Criminal Empire: Formed the Shadow Collective to create the Crimson Dawn criminal syndicate.
• Rivalry: Held an intense, lifelong vendetta against Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• Final Fate: Died on Tatooine in a final duel against Obi-Wan Kenobi.