live-action Darth Maul from The Phantom Menace in the center with Moraband and Korriban on either side of him
The Sith homeworld has had a fascinating history in Star Wars, with multiple alterations and name changes between canon and Legends. The Sith have consistently been a key part of Star Wars movies and TV shows, but there's no denying that they get significantly less exploration than the Jedi on screen. The Star Wars timeline has in many ways been dominated by an exploration of the Jedi history, and many of Star Wars' upcoming movies suggest that will continue to be the case.
This name could also indicate what is required of someone to become a Sith, though. While Darth Vader was perhaps the most vocal about having 'killed' his former self, Anakin Skywalker, this was common practice among the Sith. It was meant to reinforce that the Sith had truly become a new person, fully committed to the dark side—especially important for a former Jedi who had become a Sith.
Star Wars Canon Has Brought The "Korriban" Name Back Despite this major change to the Sith homeworld's name, Star Wars canon has subtly brought back the name Korriban in a brilliant way. In the canon short story collection Star Wars: Myths & Fables, written by George Mann, it is revealed that Moraband has gone by many names, and one of them was Korriban. The story states:
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