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Jedi Order

The Jedi Order is a monastic peacekeeping organization, steeped in the mystical energy force, The Force, in the fictional Star Wars universe. First conceived by George Lucas, the Jedi have since become iconic figures in the film series, embodying the fight for justice, peace, and balance. Drawing on influences from various religious tenets and philosophies, including Buddhism and Christianity, the Jedi serve as the guardians of peace and justice in the Galactic Republic.

Jedi initiates are usually younglings, children who show a sensitivity to the Force and are, as a result, enrolled into the Jedi Order. These younglings undergo rigorous training, both physical and mental, to harness their connection to the Force. Eventually, they are chosen by a Jedi Knight or Master, proceeding to the rank of Padawan and receiving individualized training. Upon the completion of their training or through demonstrating exceptional bravery or skill, they ascend to the rank of Jedi Knight or even Jedi Master.

The Jedi uphold a strict code of conduct, one of which is absolute commitment to peace and diplomacy. They prohibit personal relationships, including love and marriage, which are viewed as a path to the Dark Side. They also believe in life after death, as seen in the ability of certain Jedi to manifest after death as "Force ghosts".

Integral to their role as peacekeepers is their weapon, the lightsaber, which they build themselves as a rite of passage. The lightsaber is a manifestation of a Jedi's connection to the Force, and it comes in different colours, each signifying something unique about the Jedi themselves. The Jedi are known for their iconic blue and green lightsabers, compared to the Sith's signature red.

The Jedi Order was tragically overthrown during Order 66, which is a central event in Revenge of the Sith. At the behest of Emperor Palpatine, clone troopers turned on their Jedi generals, leading to a mass extermination of the order. A few Jedi, however, managed to escape, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, who would play a crucial role in the restoration of the order and the ultimate defeat of the Empire.

Ultimately, the Jedi Order symbolizes the battle between good and evil, drawing heavily on themes of spirituality, life, and death. Its legacy continues to grow as the Star Wars universe expands, influencing new generations of characters and fans alike.

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Mentions on Podcast Episodes:

"He's the he's a Jedi that came to the Jedi Order"

2. - (40 BBY) Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
"You have a big split in apparently in the Jedi Order between the"

2. - (40 BBY) Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
"Evil is the right word, but I'm going to leave the Jedi Order."

2. - (40 BBY) Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
"in that the Jedi Order had seen to it that the dark side of the force had become equated with"

3. - (33 BBY) Qui-Gon Jinn - The Age of the Republic & The Weapon
"But I think it's great that you can see him laying the groundwork to to get Anakin out of the Jedi Order."

8. - (29 BBY) Obi-Wan and Anakin Miniseries (4-5)
"Council, what he or after he's left the Jedi Order, what he's actually doing. And this comic"

10. - (27 BBY) Age of Republic Obi-Wan and Count Dooku
"the Jedi Order at this point. He's acting on behalf of his family, no longer Jedi Master Doku,"

10. - (27 BBY) Age of Republic Obi-Wan and Count Dooku
"Whereas he's like, I don't agree with the Jedi Order."

10. - (27 BBY) Age of Republic Obi-Wan and Count Dooku
"Why he left the Jedi Order."

11. - (25 BBY) Dooku Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott
"But it's more about Qui-Gon Jinn and how he's like this kind of... he's still in the Jedi Order, but he's very rebellious."

11. - (25 BBY) Dooku Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott
"I don't think that there is any part of the Jedi Order that assassinates children that are well past the age of going to the temple to learn."

11. - (25 BBY) Dooku Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott
"where we start to see him not caring as much about the Jedi Order."

14. - (22 BBY) Age of Republic: Anakin Skywalker / Mace Windu Comic #1
"So there's an inherent contradiction in the concept of a Jedi and a Jedi Order and what"

15. - (22 BBY) Mace Windu Comics #2-5
"I realized you know long ago that this Jedi Order is not what it's cracked up to be."

15. - (22 BBY) Mace Windu Comics #2-5
"Totally pissed off is is ready to leave the Jedi Order so much that he believes that that this is really just a you know"

15. - (22 BBY) Mace Windu Comics #2-5
"Resource. So are you allowed to leave the Jedi Order or not?"

15. - (22 BBY) Mace Windu Comics #2-5
"I say this, he can't go back to the people that he left, whatever he kind of leaves the Jedi Order in that, you know what I mean?"

22. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E11 / General Grevious - Age of Resitance Comic
"Oh, no. And he says he would have left the Jedi Order for her."

35. - (21 BBY) Clone Wars Season 2 Eps 13 and 14, Tales of the Jedi Ep 1
"And then he was like, well, I would have left the Jedi Order. That's right."

35. - (21 BBY) Clone Wars Season 2 Eps 13 and 14, Tales of the Jedi Ep 1
"but for the entire Jedi Order."

37. - (21 BBY) Clone Wars Season 2 Ep 22, Season 3 Eps 5 and 6 Tales of the Jedi Ep 3

Jedi Order

"He's the he's a Jedi that came to the Jedi Order"

"You have a big split in apparently in the Jedi Order between the"

"Evil is the right word, but I'm going to leave the Jedi Order."

"in that the Jedi Order had seen to it that the dark side of the force had become equated with"

"But I think it's great that you can see him laying the groundwork to to get Anakin out of the Jedi Order."

"Council, what he or after he's left the Jedi Order, what he's actually doing. And this comic"

"the Jedi Order at this point. He's acting on behalf of his family, no longer Jedi Master Doku,"

"Whereas he's like, I don't agree with the Jedi Order."

"Why he left the Jedi Order."

"But it's more about Qui-Gon Jinn and how he's like this kind of... he's still in the Jedi Order, but he's very rebellious."

"I don't think that there is any part of the Jedi Order that assassinates children that are well past the age of going to the temple to learn."

"where we start to see him not caring as much about the Jedi Order."

"So there's an inherent contradiction in the concept of a Jedi and a Jedi Order and what"

"I realized you know long ago that this Jedi Order is not what it's cracked up to be."

"Totally pissed off is is ready to leave the Jedi Order so much that he believes that that this is really just a you know"

"Resource. So are you allowed to leave the Jedi Order or not?"

"I say this, he can't go back to the people that he left, whatever he kind of leaves the Jedi Order in that, you know what I mean?"

"Oh, no. And he says he would have left the Jedi Order for her."

"And then he was like, well, I would have left the Jedi Order. That's right."

"but for the entire Jedi Order."