Sith Acolyte was a title granted to members of the Jen'taral. While not considered to be an official rank, the title was nonetheless given to Force-sensitive individuals who had been inducted into a Jen'taral academy. As such, Sith Acolytes filled the lowest position within the Jen'taral and were merely regarded as trainees. Under the tutelage of a Sith Lord, these raw recruits were trained to wield the power of the dark side and indoctrinated to follow the ancient tenants of the Sith.
Due to the limited number of prestigious assignments, as well as the often-lethal competition among students, only a small percentage of Acolytes graduated. In addition, Acolytes who underperformed in the eyes their teachers were deemed a liability, often facing execution. As they drew closer to graduating, Acolytes were trained to focus on one of two classes of expertise: the Stalker or the Ravager.