Jedi

The Jedi are a fictional monastic peacekeeping organization from the Star Wars saga, known for their talent in the Force. The word 'Jedi' is said to have been adapted by George Lucas from 'jidaigeki' (Japanese for "period drama" movies about samurai).

Origins of the Order

The Jedi Knights were an order of individuals who had the ability to touch and work alongside the Force, shunning its dark side. The order began tens of thousands of years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. Many ancient and semi-legendary organizations have been proposed as the forerunners of the Jedi Order, such as the Order of Dai Bendu or the Chatos Academy, but no conclusive links have ever been shown. Likewise, the birth planet of the order is unknown. There are many candidates, including such known worlds as Coruscant, Ossus, Corellia, and Utapau, as well as mythic, lost planets such as Had Abbadon, and Ondos.

Related Topics:
The Force - Galactic Empire - Coruscant - Ossus - Corellia - Utapau - Had Abbadon - Ondos

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It is known, however, that the brightest and best philosophers, priests, and warriors came together on a single world long ago to discuss their discoveries involving the enigmatic, mystical Force, and that the concentration of these efforts eventually led to the development of the Jedi Order. —Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Power of the Jedi Sourcebook.

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Philosophers - Enigmatic - Star Wars Roleplaying Game

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Initially the Jedi was a contemplative order. Over time, however, the order changed, and took a more direct and active role in galactic affairs, eventually centralizing themselves on Coruscant in the aftermath of the catastrophic Battle of Ruusan.

Related Topics:
Coruscant - Battle of Ruusan

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"For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times. Before the Empire." — Obi-Wan Kenobi, '.

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Becoming a Jedi

Becoming a Jedi required the most profound commitment and astute mind. The life of a Jedi was one of personal sacrifice. Those who showed an aptitude for the Force were taken at birth or soon after to train in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, where the order was headquartered. From the outset of their training they lived a life of simplicity, adhering to the Jedi Code which forbade material possessions or emotional attachments. This training was initially done by a venerable, experienced Jedi until the individual was proficient enough to start the journey of a Jedi. When Luke Skywalker founded his new Jedi Academy, he altered the Jedi ways and traditions, allowing emotional attachments, possessions, and more contact with family and friends.

Related Topics:
Jedi Temple - Coruscant - Luke Skywalker

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Jedi Dress

In keeping with the tenets of modesty and humility, the Jedi traditionally wore comfortable long, flowing robes, a tunic, and a cloak, of which each generally varied in tones and shades of white and brown. The colors were in stark contrast to the antithetical Sith, who were draped primarily in black. Exceptions were sometimes made, most notably in the case of Anakin Skywalker, but the Jedi found their traditional methods were most successful and were loath to change.

Related Topics:
Modesty and humility - Robe - Tunic - Cloak - White - Brown - Sith - Black - Anakin Skywalker

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