The Non-Canon Expert looks at the reasons why Darth Sidious benefited significantly by his promoting of Darth Maul to use a double-bladed lightsaber, explaining how it was important for Maul’s efforts as a Sith warrior, but focusing on the larger element of Maul’s position within the Sith Order of Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious during the Rule of Two era. This is a Legends story for Darth Maul and Darth Sidious with information found in a number of Legends sources, but primarily within the Book of Sith, «Star Wars: The Wrath of Darth Maul,» «Star Wars: Darth Bane: Path of Destruction,» and «Star Wars: Darth Plagueis.»