Palpatine"s Sequel Era Sith Cult, The Acolytes Of The Beyond, Explained

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The Acolytes of the Beyond were a terrifying dark side cult that emerged in the Star Wars galaxy after the destruction of the second Death Star and Palpatine's apparent death.The Star Wars galaxy is consumed by the unending battle between the light side of the Force and the dark, and this conflict is usually seen through the Jedi and the Sith. But there are other dark side cults as well, some influenced by Sith teaching; although none have been as dangerous as the Sith, they too have left scars on galactic civilization.
The Acolytes of the Beyond are a perfect example, first appearing in Chuck Wendig's "Aftermath" trilogy back in 2015. They have since resurfaced in books, comics, and even tie-in factbooks such as Secrets of the Sith; they were notably active at the time of The Mandalorian, which even means they could appear in Disney's live-action Mandoverse. Here are the origins, goals, and ultimate fate of the Acolytes of the Beyond, and where they might be seen next in the Star Wars canon.
The Origin Of The Acolytes Of The Beyond & Their Palpatine Connection

Palpatine had established a contingency plan for the event of his death, one that included a loyalist named Yupe Tashu. A Sith cultist, he used the chaos of the continuing Galactic Civil War to establish a vast network across the galaxy, with members dedicated to honoring and worship fallen Sith Lords. Many of the Acolytes of the Beyond were simply disenfranchised outcasts, people desperately seeking purpose and belonging who were unfortunate enough to find these things in the darkest corners of the galaxy.