Dooku, a force-sensitive Serennian, is a man of many titles: Head of State of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, former Jedi Master, and Count of Serenno. After being discovered as a force-sensitive, he was raised and trained as a Jedi, apprenticing under [Grand Master Yoda](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/characters-ndi/page/yoda "Yoda") himself.
Dooku was, during his time in the [Jedi Order](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/jedi-order "The Jedi Order"), and many suspect still is, one of the most skilled lightsaber-duelists in the galaxy. With many believing him to be second only to Grand Master Yoda, and an equal to Mace Windu. He is a master, and likely **the** master of the Makashi form. Throughout his time in the Order, Dooku also excelled in his knowledge and skill with the force, especially with his use of Force Telekensis.
In the few instances he has appeared in the Clone Wars so far, it seems he still values honor and recognises those who put the same importance in the quality as he does. He also seems to be amenable to Jedi who share the same beliefs and values he does, as seen by the acceptance of Quinlan Vos as one of his acolytes.
As Head of State of the [Confederacy of Independent Systems](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/chapter/the-confederacy "CIS"), he is the leader of the [Separatist Military](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/separatist-military "The Separatist Military"), presides over the Separatist Parliament, and presides over the Executive Separatist Council.
Whenever Dooku enters a battlefield, it seems that a large Droid force is often attached to him. In the few instances of the Count appearing on the frontlines, it is always with multiple hunter pods, armored units, and Separatist starfighters. Additionally, the Count seems to have many different personal guard units, ranging from his Sith Acolytes, Commando Droids, or even Pyke Sentinels.
## Early Life
Dooku was born on Serenno to Count Gora and Countess Anya, and after he was discovered to be force-sensitive, he was shortly kicked out by his father and taken by the Jedi Order. He would begin his training as a youngling and befriended Sifo-Dyas.
His skills, knowledge, and personality seemed to have impressed Grand Master Yoda, who took him on as a Padawan. Under his Master’s guidance, Dooku furthered both his lightsaber skills and his connection and strength with the Force.
After passing his Jedi Knight trials, Dooku quickly rose through the ranks and became a Jedi Master. He had three Padawans, the first being Rael Aveross. The last being an unknown female who the Jedi Order have not released information; however, it was known that she had turned to the Dark Side and was eliminated. Interestingly, it seems that Dooku had kept her curved double blade lightsabers and given them to his now Sith Apprentice, [Assajj Ventress](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/characters-ndi/page/asajj-ventress "Asajj Ventress"). His most famous Padawan was Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, an exceptional Jedi who lost his life fighting the Sith Maul.
Being an idealist, and witnessing the rise of corruption in the Senate, and the Jedi’s willingness to let said corruption grow, he grew dissatisfied with the Order. After local troubles in his home planet of Serenno, he decided to part with the Jedi Order to take over the duties and responsibilities as the Count of Serenno
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## Story
#### Pre War - Meeting the Republic
The first appearance of Count Dooku during the Clone Wars happened during the crisis on the Republic Venator “Triumphant”. During a meeting with Foreman Wat Tambor aboard the Triumphant, the [Senators](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/characters-ndi/chapter/galactic-senate "Galactic Senate") ordered his arrest, causing a CIS Fleet to arrive from hyperspace and detain all Republic personnel on board.
Once all Republic personnel were detained by Droid Forces, Count Dooku boarded and spoke to the captured personnel. During this time, he spoke with Obi-Wan Kenobi, the former Padawan of Qui-Gon Jinn. Dooku personally executed a Senator who was responsible for the arrest of Wat Tambor, stating his distaste for warmongers. Interestingly, he spared a [Navy](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/battalions/page/republic-star-fleet "Republic Star Fleet") Admiral who refused to join the Confederacy, saying he appreciated his loyalty to his beliefs and to his men.
#### The Liberation of Christopsis - Multiple Days
Currently, Count Dooku is present on Christopsis. Acting as a General and a frontline leader, he has been capturing Jedi, attacking key Republic FOBs, and using the campaign as an opportunity to train his new acolyte Quinlan Vos.
His presence often causes massive halts and changes of plans for the Republic, not just due to his own personal skill, but the sudden arrival of his personal forces often changes the predicted numbers and battlefield anaylsis done by Republic Commanders.
One of the more deadly incidents involving the Count in this campaign is when a miscommunication by the [Republic Starfighter Corps](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/battalions/page/starfighter-corps "Starfighter Corps") resulted in many Clones and Jedi being deployed to the Count’s headquarters in Tophen City. It was during this battle that the Count's new proficiency with Force Lightning was showcased.