Post by Darth Narhalus on Dec 15, 2005 12:59:34 GMT -5
Name:Jedi
Force Sensitive:Yes
Lightsaber Color(s):Blue and Green
History:
The Creations of the Jedi
The Jedi Knights were an order of individuals who had the ability to touch and work alongside the Force. Shunning its dark side, the Jedi followed the light side of the Force, using their power for unselfish and beneficial acts. 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.
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. The history of the Jedi was intertwined with both the Republic they served and the Sith they fought.
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 and emotional attachments. A Jedi was expected to adhere to this strict Code that included concepts such as rational thought, patience, and benevolence. This training was initially done by a venerable, experienced Jedi until the individual was proficient enough to start the journey of a Jedi.
Jedi Clothing
In keeping with the tenets of modesty and humility, the Jedi traditionally wore simple and comfortable long, flowing robes, including tunics, pants, and a cloak, of which each generally varied in tones and shades of white and brown. The left side is always on the right part of the dress. The Jedi also wore utility belts, where they carried specialized field gear for their missions, and leather boots. The colors were in stark contrast to the antithetical Sith, who were draped primarily in black.
The Jedi Code
The Jedi Code is the central philosophy and dogma of the Jedi Knights. The code has been appended over the millennia, and by the time of the Clone Wars it included many fairly esoteric prohibitions far removed from the core beliefs of a Jedi, such as a doctrine that training shall only begin in infancy and anybody older than that was too old to be trained. However, throughout all of these changes there was a central, core part of the code that remained the fundamental belief of a Jedi.
[glow=blue,2,300]There is no emotion; there is peace.
There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
There is no passion; there is serenity.
There is no chaos; there is harmony.
There is no death; there is the Force.[/glow]
The code is based heavily on meditations on the Force by the Jedi Master Odan-Urr, a veteran of The Great Hyperspace War
Jedi Ranks
Members of the order progressed through four tiers of rank, sometimes referred to as levels.
Youngling – an unofficial title, this refers to a child with Force potential. More accurately, Youngling is Galactic Basic slang for children of any sort. At a very young age, the Jedi initiates leave their homes and are assigned to a group for training. If a youngling is not chosen by any Jedi Knight to be their Padawan by 13 years of age, the youngling is placed into another, lesser role in the Jedi Service Corps. Depending on where the student's talents lie, this may be the Agricultural Corps, the Medical Corps, or the Exploration Corps.
Padawan – an apprentice who undergoes intensive one-on-one training under a Jedi Master after graduating from the academy. A Jedi may have only one apprentice at a time, and is required to promote the current apprentice before taking another.
Jedi Knight – Disciplined, experienced Padawans may become full-fledged Jedi once they have completed "the trials", which are usually intensified tests, physical and otherwise, of candidates' skills, knowledge and dedication. Occasionally, performing an extrordinary (usually heroic) act can earn a Padawan learner Jedi Knight status. Jedi Knight is the most common rank of Jedi, hence, the title is also used, mostly by non-Jedi, to refer to any member of the order that has at least met the compulsory requirements of the Jedi Council.
Jedi Master – If the council sees that a jedi knight is more powerful and has more knowledge in the force, then they can be nominated by one or more council members and they will take the trials again but they will be much harder. A Jedi Knight may also become a Master after successfully training a Padawan learner to Knight status (although this is not always the case).
Jedi council member – When a jedi from the jedi council leaves and there is an open space, the council looks for a jedi master who still shows higher-then-exepectations then they can become a council member. Presiding Council members elect prospective candidates when openings become available. The rank can also be achieved through the performance of extraordinary deeds or self-proclamation, though the latter is extremely rare.
Force Sensitive:Yes
Lightsaber Color(s):Blue and Green
History:
The Creations of the Jedi
The Jedi Knights were an order of individuals who had the ability to touch and work alongside the Force. Shunning its dark side, the Jedi followed the light side of the Force, using their power for unselfish and beneficial acts. 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.
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. The history of the Jedi was intertwined with both the Republic they served and the Sith they fought.
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 and emotional attachments. A Jedi was expected to adhere to this strict Code that included concepts such as rational thought, patience, and benevolence. This training was initially done by a venerable, experienced Jedi until the individual was proficient enough to start the journey of a Jedi.
Jedi Clothing
In keeping with the tenets of modesty and humility, the Jedi traditionally wore simple and comfortable long, flowing robes, including tunics, pants, and a cloak, of which each generally varied in tones and shades of white and brown. The left side is always on the right part of the dress. The Jedi also wore utility belts, where they carried specialized field gear for their missions, and leather boots. The colors were in stark contrast to the antithetical Sith, who were draped primarily in black.
The Jedi Code
The Jedi Code is the central philosophy and dogma of the Jedi Knights. The code has been appended over the millennia, and by the time of the Clone Wars it included many fairly esoteric prohibitions far removed from the core beliefs of a Jedi, such as a doctrine that training shall only begin in infancy and anybody older than that was too old to be trained. However, throughout all of these changes there was a central, core part of the code that remained the fundamental belief of a Jedi.
[glow=blue,2,300]There is no emotion; there is peace.
There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
There is no passion; there is serenity.
There is no chaos; there is harmony.
There is no death; there is the Force.[/glow]
The code is based heavily on meditations on the Force by the Jedi Master Odan-Urr, a veteran of The Great Hyperspace War
Jedi Ranks
Members of the order progressed through four tiers of rank, sometimes referred to as levels.
Youngling – an unofficial title, this refers to a child with Force potential. More accurately, Youngling is Galactic Basic slang for children of any sort. At a very young age, the Jedi initiates leave their homes and are assigned to a group for training. If a youngling is not chosen by any Jedi Knight to be their Padawan by 13 years of age, the youngling is placed into another, lesser role in the Jedi Service Corps. Depending on where the student's talents lie, this may be the Agricultural Corps, the Medical Corps, or the Exploration Corps.
Padawan – an apprentice who undergoes intensive one-on-one training under a Jedi Master after graduating from the academy. A Jedi may have only one apprentice at a time, and is required to promote the current apprentice before taking another.
Jedi Knight – Disciplined, experienced Padawans may become full-fledged Jedi once they have completed "the trials", which are usually intensified tests, physical and otherwise, of candidates' skills, knowledge and dedication. Occasionally, performing an extrordinary (usually heroic) act can earn a Padawan learner Jedi Knight status. Jedi Knight is the most common rank of Jedi, hence, the title is also used, mostly by non-Jedi, to refer to any member of the order that has at least met the compulsory requirements of the Jedi Council.
Jedi Master – If the council sees that a jedi knight is more powerful and has more knowledge in the force, then they can be nominated by one or more council members and they will take the trials again but they will be much harder. A Jedi Knight may also become a Master after successfully training a Padawan learner to Knight status (although this is not always the case).
Jedi council member – When a jedi from the jedi council leaves and there is an open space, the council looks for a jedi master who still shows higher-then-exepectations then they can become a council member. Presiding Council members elect prospective candidates when openings become available. The rank can also be achieved through the performance of extraordinary deeds or self-proclamation, though the latter is extremely rare.