And Now...Dooku

Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus (Episode II)

Medium Human Jedi 7/Jedi Knight 5/Jedi Master 2/Noble 1/Sith Apprentice 1

Destiny 0 Force 14 Dark Side 14

Languages: Basic, Geonosian, Two additional languages as needed

Defenses: Ref 33 (38 with lightsaber one-handed) For 30 Wil 33

Hps 111 Threshold 30

STR 8 DEX 17 CON 11 INT 13 WIS 14 CHA 16

Melee: Lightsaber +19 (2d8+13, +16 two-handed); note: Triple Critical on 19-20

Talents: Ataru, Demand Surrender, Lightsaber Defense (3), Makashi, Severing Strike, Vaapad, Weapon Specialization (Lightsabers), Wicked Strike

Feats: Double Attack, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Improved Defenses, Linguistics, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Deception), Triple Crit, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (Lightsabers), Weapon Proficiencies (Lightsabers, Simple Weapons)

Skills: Acrobatics +16, Deception +16, Initiative +21 (includes +5 Destiny bonus), Knowledge (Technology) +14, Use the Force +21

Force Powers: Force Lightning (3), Force Thrust, Move Object (4), Rebuke

Force Techniques: Force Power Mastery (Move Object), Improved Move Light Object

Force Secrets: Quicken Power

Class Abilities: Fearless, Serenity

Possessions: Custom lightsaber, rich clothing, air of self-confidence

Destiny: None

Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus (Episode III)

Medium Human Jedi 7/Jedi Knight 5/Jedi Master 2/Noble 1/Sith Apprentice 1/Sith Lord 1

Destiny 0 Force 15 Dark Side 15

Languages: Basic, Geonosian, Four additional languages as needed

Defenses: Ref 33 (38 with lightsaber one-handed) For 30 Wil 34

Hps 100 Threshold 30

STR 5 DEX 14 CON 8 INT 14 WIS 15 CHA 17

Melee: Lightsaber +19 (2d8+12, +14 two-handed); note: Triple Critical on 19-20

Talents: Ataru, Demand Surrender, Lightsaber Defense (3), Makashi, Severing Strike, Telekinetic Power, Vaapad, Weapon Specialization (Lightsabers), Wicked Strike

Feats: Double Attack, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Improved Defenses, Linguistics, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Deception), Triple Crit, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (Lightsabers), Weapon Proficiencies (Lightsabers, Simple Weapons)

Skills: Acrobatics +15, Deception +16, Initiative +20 (includes +5 Destiny bonus), Knowledge (Technology) +15, Persuasion +16, Use the Force +21

Force Powers: Force Lightning (3), Force Thrust, Move Object (4), Rebuke

Force Techniques: Force Power Mastery (Move Object), Improved Move Light Object

Force Secrets: Quicken Power

Class Abilities: Fearless, Serenity, Temptation

Possessions: Custom lightsaber, rich clothing, air of self-confidence

Destiny: None

***NOTE: I DID take a look at the Clone Wars sourcebook to check out Wizards' version of Count Dooku, and as usual was totally dissatisfied. Main points of contention: although the films are the only "true canon" to which I adhere, certain points regarding Dooku must be considered based on expanded information. For example, although the various lightsaber "forms" are unmentioned in the films, different styles are certainly observed between characters, and as the forms ARE included in the Jedi Knight's Talent tree, it seems only suitable to use them. Yoda was the acknowledged master of the Ataru (Hawk-Bat form), while Dooku was a master of Makashi or "Contention form," a fencing technique with emphasis on lightsaber combat. In the films, he demonstrates Yoda's Ataru style as well, flying through the air (though not as quick as Master Yoda). Of course, WotC gives him neither of these Talents. It was these skills that made him one of the foremost 'saber duelists of his time...it was noted that other than Yoda, Dooku was the only Jedi to ever best Mace Windu in lightsaber combat.

Another point, only briefly mentioned in the film, was Dooku's return to his aristocratic roots after leaving the Jedi Order (Dooku being only one of 12 Jedi Masters to do so accounting for his bust in the Jedi Temple). A level of Noble prior to his joining the Sith appears appropriate, especially as it gives him the Demand Surrender talent, attempted in both Episodes II and III. WotC ignores this as well.

As mentioned earlier, Dooku is pretty old at the time of the films. Based on the actor's age at filming, he is 78 (Old) in Episode II and 81 (Venerable) in Episode III, accounting for a drop-off in fighting power (including a loss of hit points); despite this, he remains a fairly formidable opponent. It is not un-reasonable to consider that Dooku's leaving of the Jedi, his susequent disenchantment with the Order, and his fall to the Dark Side may have been predicated in part on the loss of his abilities to age. It is quite possible his dueling success against Master Windu came years earlier when he was in his prime (or middle aged at most), being 20 years older than the younger Jedi.

Finally, while Dooku's final Destiny may seem to have been ending up in four separate pieces ("you'll die as you lived, in the flash of the blade..."), I have assumed he fulfilled two Destinies prior to his appearance in celluloid: the Education of his apprentice Qui-Gon Jinn and his own Corruption to the Dark Side (upon assuming the Sith mantle). The bonuses for the fulfillment of these destinies is included above.

Oh, yeah...I've included two more versions of Dooku below. The first is an "Episode I version," of a sort (after his leaving of the Jedi Order, but before his fall to the Dark Side). He is still 68 and Old and actually at the lowest point of his career prior to his Sith. The second is Dooku in his prime, just prior to reaching Middle Age. Though not as strong in the Force, he is a tremendous duelist.***

Count Dooku ("Episode I")

Medium Human Jedi 7/Jedi Knight 5/Jedi Master 2/Noble 1

Destiny 3 Force 12 Dark Side 6

Languages: Basic, Geonosian, Two additional languages as needed

Defenses: Ref 31 (36 with lightsaber one-handed) For 29 Wil 30

Hps 106 Threshold 29

STR 8 DEX 15 CON 11 INT 13 WIS 13 CHA 15

Melee: Lightsaber +17 (2d8+11, +13 two-handed); note: Triple Critical on 19-20

Talents: Ataru, Demand Surrender, Lightsaber Defense (3), Makashi, Severing Strike, Vaapad, Weapon Specialization (Lightsabers)

Feats: Double Attack, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Improved Defenses, Linguistics, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Deception), Triple Crit, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (Lightsabers), Weapon Proficiencies (Lightsabers, Simple Weapons)

Skills: Acrobatics +14, Deception +14, Initiative +19 (includes +5 Destiny bonus), Knowledge (Technology) +13, Use the Force +19

Force Powers: Force Thrust, Move Object (4), Rebuke

Force Techniques: Force Power Mastery (Move Object), Improved Move Light Object

Force Secrets: Quicken Power

Class Abilities: Fearless, Serenity

Possessions: Custom lightsaber, rich clothing

Destiny: To be corrupted by the Dark Side.

Jedi Master Dooku (Age 40)

Medium Human Jedi 7/Jedi Knight 5/Jedi Master 1

Destiny 1 Force 13 Dark Side 2

Languages: Basic

Defenses: Ref 31 (36 with lightsaber one-handed) For 29 Wil 27

Hps 122 Threshold 29

STR 11 DEX 18 CON 14 INT 11 WIS 11 CHA 13

Melee: Lightsaber +18 (2d8+12, +16 two-handed); note: Triple Critical on 19-20

Talents: Ataru, Lightsaber Defense (3), Makashi, Severing Strike, Vaapad, Weapon Specialization (Lightsabers)

Feats: Double Attack, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Improved Defenses, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Triple Crit, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (Lightsabers), Weapon Proficiencies (Lightsabers, Simple Weapons)

Skills: Acrobatics +15, Initiative +20 (includes +5 Destiny bonus), Use the Force +17

Force Powers: Force Thrust, Move Object (2)

Force Techniques: Force Power Mastery (Move Object), Improved Move Light Object

Class Abilities: Fearless, Serenity

Possessions: Custom lightsaber, Jedi robes

Destiny: To be corrupted by the Dark Side.