Jedi 16379 226129771 2008-07-16T23:12:13Z Allemandtando 7340285 Revert to revision 225794612 dated 2008-07-15 12:57:47 by Exxolon using [[:en:Wikipedia:Tools/Navigation_popups|popups]] {{inuniverse}} {{Cleanup|date=June 2008}} <!-- The introduction to this article needs shortening --> {{redirect2|Jedi Knights|Jedi Knight}} [[Image:JediKnights.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Jedi Master [[Qui-Gon Jinn]] (right) and [[Padawan]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] (left) in ''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]''.]] {{portal|Star Wars|Star Wars Logo.svg}} The '''Jedi''' are members of an ancient and noble [[Monasticism|monastic]] order in the fictional [[Star Wars universe|''Star Wars'' universe]]. The Jedi Knights are known for two things: their observance of a religion founded on [[Force (Star Wars)|The Force]]<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | year = | url = http://www.starwars.com/databank/organization/thejediorder/ | title =The Jedi Order | publisher = The Official Star Wars Website| accessdate = 2007-03-24}}</ref> and their selection and admittance to the order, based upon specific talents that demonstrate that a person has a special link to such Force. The [[Star Wars (film series)|''Star Wars'' films]] chronicle the Jedi Order during a time when its existence is gravely threatened. The Jedi are a near-extinct entity in the original trilogy, while the prequel trilogy depicts the Order's downfall at the hands of its nemesis, the [[Sith]]. ==Fictional History== {{inuniverse}} The members of the Jedi Order fought for [[peace]] and justice in the [[Galactic Republic (Star Wars)|Galactic Republic]] for 20 000-25 000 years prior to the [[Battle of Yavin]].<ref>[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]], 1977 (“''For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic''”)</ref> Many Jedi are central characters in the Star Wars films and additional works, including [[Yoda]], [[Mace Windu]], [[Qui-Gon Jinn]], [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[Anakin Skywalker]] and [[Luke Skywalker]]. Their philosophical rivals and opposites are the [[Sith]].<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | year = | url = http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=1218 | title =Order of the Jedi | publisher = Sideshow Collectibles Website| accessdate = 2007-03-24}}</ref> The Jedi are monks, warriors, handcrafters and philosophers, who devote their lives to the Jedi Order. They live in an impressive temple on the capital world of the Republic, [[Coruscant]]. Recruited at a very young age, the Jedi are devoted to a life of service. Their early life involves training in the use of The Force; this training's purpose is to allow the Jedi to understand the special link each of them has with The Force. Among other tasks, the Jedi were eventually responsible for law enforcement and peacekeeping in the [[Galactic Republic (Star Wars)|Galactic Republic]]. At the time of the Clone Wars, in the twilight years of the [[Galactic Republic (Star Wars)|Galactic Republic]] and during the time of The Mandalorian War (and in the [[Jedi Civil War|Sith War]] that followed), they would act as generals, soldiers and advisers in the conflict. In the novels set after the Galactic Civil War, [[Luke Skywalker]] reestablishes the Jedi Order by training a new generation of Jedi Knights. Due to Luke's lack of knowledge with the old ways of the Jedi Order, the new generation of Jedi develops in new ways. He established an academy in order to teach the way of the Jedi to others. Luke eventually turned the academy into a centre that would provide [[Recruit training|basic training]] for potential Jedi. He began pairing Jedi who had gone through that training with a more experienced Jedi, much like the master/apprentice system used in the old order. In recent novels, and to counter the behavior of the Council in his absence Luke attempted to unite the Masters against him by saying he was taking direct control of the Order. This tactic later backfired and Skywalker was then forced to actually take control. Luke decreed that the Jedi Order had to come before any other commitments. The Jedi Order has a nemesis in the [[Sith]] Order, an order much more simple in structure but just as old and just as rich in traditions as the Jedi Order. They are also "Force-driven beings", like the Jedi, however the Sith are able to call on both the Light and Dark Sides of the Force, rendering them potentially more dangerous than the Jedi. They are characterized by their single-minded lust for power and disdain for sentient life. The Sith once ruled the Galaxy but were thrown out of power, and exiled from the Galaxy, by the Jedi Order. In the time of Episodes I-III there is a central political entity called the [[Jedi Council]], a gathering of great minds which acts as a [[Board of governors|governing body]] for the order and an advisory board for the Old Republic Senate. The Jedi Council could only have twelve members at a time. ==Equipment== {{main|Lightsaber}} {{further|[[Lightsaber combat]]}} Within the films and the Star Wars novels, the Jedi are portrayed usually as dressed in simple robes and carrying specialized field gear for their missions. The most notable instrument wielded by a Jedi is the [[Lightsaber]]. ==Major Jedi== There are several major Jedi; divided into three categories listed below: ===Ancient Jedi=== {{col-begin}} {{col-break}} *[[Atton Rand]] *[[Bao-Dur]] *[[Bastila Shan]] *[[Darth Bandon]] *[[Jedi Exile]] {{col-break}} *[[Darth Malak|Malak]] *[[Nomi Sunrider]] *[[Revan]] *[[Ulic Qel-Droma]] *[[Jolee Bindo]] *[[Duron Qel-Droma]] {{col-break}} {{col-end}} ===Jedi of the Old Republic=== {{col-begin}} {{col-break}} *[[Aayla Secura]] *[[Adi Gallia]] *[[Anakin Skywalker]] *[[An’ya Kuro]] *[[Barriss Offee]] *[[Master C'baoth|Jorus C'baoth]] *[[Ki-Adi-Mundi]] *[[Kit Fisto]] *[[Luminara Unduli]] *[[Plo Koon]] *[[Qui-Gon Jinn]] *[[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] *[[Quinlan Vos]] *[[Saesee Tiin]] {{col-break}} *[[Shaak Ti]] *[[Sifo-Dyas]] *[[Siri Tachi]] *[[Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter|Darsha Assant]] *[[Mace Windu]] *[[Yaddle]] *[[Yoda]] {{col-break}} {{col-end}} ===Jedi of the New Republic=== {{main|List of New Order Jedi characters}} {{col-begin}} {{col-break}} *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Alema Rar|Alema Rar]] *[[Jacen Solo]] *[[Anakin Solo]] *[[Ben Skywalker]] *[[Jaina Solo]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Callista|Callista]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Cilghal|Cilghal]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Daeshara'cor|Daeshara'cor]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Dorsk 81|Dorsk 81]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Dorsk 82|Dorsk 82]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Rhysode, Ganner|Ganner Rhysode]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Gantoris|Gantoris]] *[[Jaden Korr]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Solusar, Kam|Kam Solusar]] *[[Kenth Hamner]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Ti.2C Kirana|Kirana Ti]] *[[Kyle Katarn]] {{col-break}} *[[Kyp Durron]] *[[Princess Leia Organa|Leia Organa Solo]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Lowbacca|Lowbacca]] *[[Luke Skywalker]] *[[Mara Jade|Mara Jade Skywalker]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Reglia, Miko|Miko Reglia]] *[[Raynar Thul]] *[[Rosh Penin]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Sebatyne, Saba|Saba Sebatyne]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Streen|Streen]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Tekli|Tekli]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Djo, Tenel Ka |Tenel Ka]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Sebatyne, Tesar|Tesar Sebatyne]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Solusar, Tionne|Tionne Solusar]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Kaat, Taylor|Taylor Kaat]] *[[List of New Order Jedi characters#Zekk|Zekk]] {{col-break}} {{col-end}} ==See also== {{wiktionary|Jedi}} *[[Jedi census phenomenon]] *[[Samurai]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.starwars.com/databank/organization/thejediorder/index.html The Jedi Order] - [[Star Wars Databank]] article *{{sww|Jedi}} *[http://www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/nugget.asp?ID=297&Pos=&ColRank=2&Rank=1000 390,000 Jedis There Are]; But did hoax campaign boost response in teens and 20s?, (United Kingdom - see link to map above). 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