The explorers were imprisoned as spies, but Naga Sadow staged an attack to liberate one of the explorers and left evidence suggesting the attack was a Republic military operation. Naga Sadow seized this opportunity to gain political advantage. Whether by chance or by destiny, it was at this time that two Republic explorers stumbled onto Korriban.
Among the contenders was the Dark Lord, Naga Sadow. At this time, a brutal power struggle had broken out following the death of the Sith ruler.
