Fisto was born on the [[planet]] [[Glee Anselm]], in the [[Sabilon]] region. He was known for his trademark smile and his unusually close relationship with fellow [[Jedi]] [[Aayla Secura]], arelationship that occasionally pushed at the boundaries of the portions of the [[Jedi Code]] that forbade attachments.
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Fisto was born on the [[planet]] [[Glee Anselm]], in the [[Sabilon]] region. He was known for his trademark smile and his unusually close relationship with fellow [[Jedi]] [[Aayla Secura]], anattachment that occasionally pushed the limits of the [[Jedi Code]].
His distinctive head tentacles contained highly sensitive olfactory receptors that allowed him to detect [[Pheromone|pheromonal]] expressions of emotion and other changes in body chemistry. This was indeed a unique attribute not afforded to any other Jedi, naturally, or through the power of [[the Force]]. As such, he had hoped to be assigned to the [[Council of Reconciliation]], but was instead elected to the Jedi High Council.
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His distinctive head tentacles contained highly sensitive olfactory receptors that allowed him to detect [[Pheromone|pheromonal]] expressions of emotion and other changes in body chemistry. This was indeed a unique attribute not afforded to any other Jedi, either naturally or through [[the Force]]. As such, he had hoped to be assigned to the [[Council of Reconciliation]], but was instead elected to the Jedi High Council.
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Fisto was a master of [[Form I: Shii-Cho|Form I]] [[lightsaber combat]], which he mastered to a degree that made him one of the finest swordsmen in the [[Jedi Order|Order]]. Kit was also an extremely skilled swimmer, and honed his Jedi abilities to take advantage of his amphibious origins, making him a deadly foe underwater as well as on land. For instance, he was capable of manipulating water movement through use of the Force for both offensive and defensive purposes. Kiteven created his own Force power, called [[Force Water Orb|Force water orb]].
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Fisto was a master of [[Form I: Shii-Cho|Shii-Cho]], the first form of [[lightsaber combat]], which he mastered to a degree that made him one of the finest swordsmen in the [[Jedi Order|Order]]. He was also an extremely skilled swimmer and honed his Jedi abilities to take advantage of his amphibious origins, making him a deadly foe underwater as well as on land. For instance, he was capable of creating and manipulating water currents through use of the Force for both offensive and defensive purposes. Fistodevised his own Force technique from this ability, aptly named the [[Force Water Orb|Force water orb]].
His [[lightsaber]] had two [[Lightsaber crystal|crystal]]s employing a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse that allowed the blade to operate underwater.
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His [[lightsaber]] contained two [[Lightsaber crystal|crystal]]s employing a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse that allowed the blade to operate underwater.
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In [[41 BBY]], Kit took overthetrainingofthen-[[Padawan]] [[Bant Eerin]], when her original master, [[Tahl]], was killed.
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In [[41 BBY]], Fisto took [[BantEerin]]ashis [[Padawan]] when her original master, [[Tahl]], was killed.
===Clone Wars===
===Clone Wars===
{{Quote|Here we go again.|Kit Fisto}}
{{Quote|Here we go again.|Kit Fisto}}
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Fresh off from dispatching the [[Pirates of Iridium]] early in [[22 BBY]], Kit was later chosen as one of the [[Geonosis strike team|two hundred Jedi]] that accompanied [[Mace Windu]] to [[Geonosis]] to [[Mission to Geonosis|rescue]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[Anakin Skywalker]], and [[Senator]] [[Padmé Amidala]] from the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatist]] leaders. He fought against hundreds of [[B1 battle droid|B1]] and [[B2 super battle droid|B2 battle droid]]s in the [[Petranaki arena]], and even disabled a droid that was accidentally built with the head of [[C-3PO]], grinning the entire time.
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[[Image:KitGeonosis.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Kit Fisto leads a group of [[clone trooper]]s in the [[Battle of Geonosis]].]]
[[Image:KitGeonosis.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Kit Fisto leads a group of [[clone trooper]]s in the [[Battle of Geonosis]].]]
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Kitsurvived the arenabattle,escaping in the same [[LowAltitudeAssaultTransport/infantry|LAAT/i]] [[gunship]] asMasters [[Yoda]], MaceWindu, and [[Ki-Adi-Mundi]].Then,alongwith the otherJedisurvivors,heled the newGrandArmy of theRepublicin the [[Battle of Geonosis]],thestartoftheCloneWars.
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Soonafter dispatching the [[PiratesofIridium]] in early [[22BBY]],Fistowas chosen as one of the [[Geonosis strike team|two hundred Jedi]] that accompanied [[Mace Windu]] to[[Mission to Geonosis|rescue]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[AnakinSkywalker]], and [[Senator]] [[PadméAmidala]]from the [[ConfederacyofIndependentSystems|Separatist]]leaders at the [[Geonosian]] [[Petranaki arena|execution arena]].Amidsthundreds of droids,hecame across one with the head of [[C-3PO]];hepinnedhimunderneath a [[B2 super battle droid]] before giving hissignaturegrin.
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InoneofKit's first Clone Wars campaigns, heled the Republic's forces in [[BattleofMonCalamari (Clone Wars)|defeating]] the [[Quarren]] [[QuarrenIsolationLeague|Separatistleague]] onthewateryworldof[[MonCalamari(planet)|MonCalamari]]andlaterforgedanewaccordon the world that led to joint Quarren-[[MonCalamari]] representationin the [[GalacticSenate]].
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Fistosurvivedthearena, escapingin the same [[gunship]]asJediMasters [[Yoda]],MaceWindu,and[[Ki-Adi-Mundi]].Then,alongwiththeothersurvivors,heledthenewGrandArmyoftheRepublicin the [[Battle ofGeonosis]] atthe start of the CloneWars.
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KitFistolaterwentbacktoMonCalamariwhenhefoundoutthattherewerestillenemiesthere.HediscoveredthattheIsolationLeaguewasstillbeingledbystrangeindividualjellyfish-likecreaturesknown as [[Moappa]] thatjoinedtogethertobecomeonebeingwithgreatintelligenceand[[telepathy]].Kitdefeatedthisbeingbyscatteringtheindividualcreaturesthroughout the ocean.
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InoneofhisfirstCloneWarscampaigns,Fistoledateamof[[cloneSCUBAtrooper]]sin[[BattleofMonCalamari(CloneWars)|BattleofMonCalamari]]againsttheSeparatist-allied[[QuarrenIsolationLeague]],destroyinga [[Quarren]] [[crabcannon]]intheprocess.KitlaterforgedanewaccordontheworldthatledtojointQuarren-[[MonCalamari]]representationin the [[Galactic Senate]].
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[[Image:KitFisto-swrep.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Kit during the [[Clone Wars]].]]
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[[Image:KitFisto-swrep.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Master Fisto during the [[Clone Wars]].]]
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Some months later,hewould travel to [[Devaron]]withfellowJedi [[Tholme]],AaylaSecura,[[Tr'aSaa]],andthe[[An'yaKuro|DarkWoman]].TheirmissionwastolocateanddestroyaSeparatistbaselaunchingraidsonRepublicsupplyconvoys.WhileTholmeandtheDarkWomanwereinjured and Aaylawasbattling [[Aurra Sing]],KitandT'raattackedandcaptured the Separatistbase.
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Fisto later journeyedback to [[MonCalamari(planet)|MonCalamari]] upondiscoveringthattheIsolationLeaguehadcomebackintobeing,undertheleadershipofstrangejellyfish-likecreaturesknownas[[Moappa]].Thesebeingsgroupedtogethertobecomeonegreatbeast,possessingsuperlativeintelligence and thepowerof [[telepathy]].Fistodefeatedthisbeingbyscattering the individual creatures throughout thewaters.
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Duringthe height of the CloneWars, Fistowasthe first Jedi to fight and defeat a new type of droid that was given the name "[[JK-13 combat droid|Jedi Killer]]".WithFistowent Obi-Wan Kenobi, one [[Advanced Recon Commando|ARC trooper]], four[[clone trooper]]s, and [[Barrister]][[Doolb Snoil]], a representative from the Galactic Senate. They headed to [[OrdCestus]] to negotiate an agreement to sell the "bio-droids" to the Republic. Whileenroute to OrdCestus,Obi-Wan constructed a [[lightwhip]],whichKitwieldedskillfullyduringthemission. DuringthismissionFistotookonthealiasofa[[Dark Jedi]] named [[Nemonus]]to trick the [[Five Families]]. Near the end of the Ord Cestus mission, he battled [[Asajj Ventress]] in a fierce duel and lost.Luckily, Obi-Wan stepped in before she could kill him. When Asajj was about to behead Obi-Wan, the near-unconscious Kit Fisto quickly stepped in and returned the favor by saving his life.
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Somemonthslater, hewouldtravel to [[Devaron]] withfellowJedi [[Tholme]], AaylaSecura, [[Tr'aSaa]], and [[An'yaKuro]]. Theirmissionwas to locateanddecimate a SeparatistfoundrylaunchingraidsonRepublicsupplyconvoys. WhileTholmeandKurolieinjuredandSecurawasholdingoff [[AurraSing]], Fisto and Saaassaulted and captured the base.
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Eventually, the Jedilearnedof a [[bounty]] thathadbeenplacedontheheadsofallJedi.Tostopthisthreat,KittraveledwithfellowJediMastersMaceWindu, [[AgenKolar]], and [[Saesee Tiin]] to [[theRig]]—thebaseof operations of the [[CrimsonNova]] chapterof the [[BountyHunters'Guild]]. Thefourmade [[Mission to the Rig|quickwork]] of the [[bountyhunter]]s,forcingthem to drop the jobofhuntingJedi.
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During the height of the Clone Wars, Fisto became the firsttofight and defeat a new type of droid that was given the name "[[JK-13 combat droid|Jedi Killer]]".Thesesdroidswereknownfortheirunmatchedcombatabilitiesafterdemonstratingtheirpoweronanunfortunate[[AdvancedReconCommando|ARCtrooper]].AccompanyingFisto was Obi-Wan Kenobi, an ARC trooper, four [[clonetrooper]]s, and [[Barrister]] [[DoolbSnoil]],arepresentative of the Galactic Senate. They traveled to [[OrdCestus]] inorder to negotiate an agreement that would sell the "bio-droids"tothe Republic. Duringthismission, Fisto went by the false name of [[Nemonus]], a [[Dark Jedi]], to trick the [[FiveFamilies]]. Near the end of the operation, he dueled with [[AsajjVentress]].Whilehe lost to her, he was saved from death by Obi-Wan, who arrived seconds before Ventress finished him. Obi-Wan, however, would have been beheaded if the near-unconsciousFistohadnot quickly returned the favor.
For years, Fisto'snamehadbeensuggestedasacandidatefortheJediHighCouncil. Humble,andnotfeelingthathehadtheskillsforsuchan appointment, Kitwouldalwaysdismisssuchoffers,feelinghewasbettersuitedto the CouncilofReconciliation.Eventually,however,Kit'sexploitsintheCloneWarsansweredanylingeringdoubtstohissuitability, andhe ascended to aseat on the august body.
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Eventually, theJedilearnedofa[[bounty]]thathadbeenplacedonallJedi. Toendthisthreat,FistotraveledwithfellowJediMastersMaceWindu, [[AgenKolar]],and[[SaeseeTiin]]to[[theRig]]—thebaseofoperationsfor the [[CrimsonNova]]chapterofthe[[Bounty Hunters' Guild]].Thefourmade[[MissiontotheRig|quickwork]]ofthe[[bounty hunter]]s, forcingthem to dropthe price on Jedi.
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Atsome point during the war, Fisto traveledwithfellowJediMaster[[PloKoon]]toquellan uprising of inmates at anunderwaterprison. There they encountered the infamous [[Gen'Dai]] bounty hunter [[Durge]], whomtheyeventuallytrappedinthe catacombs beneath the prisonwiththe aid of an inmate. Fisto did remark that he would surelyescape,thoughreinforcements would most likely have arrived by then. PloKoon then decided to defer to Fisto's judgmenton the fateoftheinmatewhoaidedthem,whomKitdecidedtotrust. He even determined to petition for a reducedsentence for "good behavior", provided the inmate watch their backs while they continued to put down theuprising.
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Foryears, Fisto'snamehadbeensuggestedasacandidatefortheJediHighCouncil. Humble, andfeelingthathehadnot the skillsforsuch an appointment, he would repeatedlydeclinesuchoffers. Eventually,however, Fisto's exploitsin the CloneWarsansweredanylingeringdoubtsabouthissuitability,andheascended to a seaton the augustbody.
At some point during the war, Fisto traveled with Jedi Master [[PloKoon]] to quell an uprising of the inmates of an underwaterprison. Here they encountered the infamous [[Gen'Dai]] bounty hunter [[Durge]], whom they trapped in the catacombs beneath the prison.
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During the [[SecondBattleof Coruscant (Clone Wars)|Second Battle of Coruscant]], Fisto, along with Mace Windu, initially provided help with the [[Red Guard]]s in defending [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]]. He even battled some of [[General]] [[Grievous]]'s [[IG-100 MagnaGuard]]s atop a speeding [[mag-lev train]], disposing of them easily, while Windu battled Grievous. However, none were able to save the Chancellor from his capture. After Palpatine was kidnapped, Windu and he piloted a cruiser in an attempt to recover the shuttle that contained the captive Chancellor. This endeavor was met without success, however.
During the [[Second Battle of Coruscant (Clone Wars)|Second Battle of Coruscant]], Fisto, along with Mace Windu, initially provided protection of [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]] thwarting the multiple attempts made by General Greneral Grevievous to capture the chancallor. The two valiantly fought against [[General]] [[Grievous]]'s attempts to capture the Chancellor. However, their efforts proved to be in vain. After Palpatine was kidnapped, they pursued Grievous's shuttle in one final attempt, but were unsuccessful.
===Death===
===Death===
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[[Image:Fisto's Death.png|thumb|right|250px| Jedi Master Fisto dies at the hands of [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]].]]
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AfterChancellor Palpatine revealed himself to be the [[Dark Lord of the Sith]] that had been operatingunderthe Jedi'snoses, Kit Fisto once again accompanied Mace Windu, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin to [[Duel in the Chancellor's Office|confront]] him. Kithada short chat with Agen and Saesee before their gunship departed to the [[Chancellor's office]]. He said he would have been much calmer if Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi had been with them. Saesee scolded him for this: he deemed they were sufficienttodefeat the Sith Lord without the aid of any other Jedi. The discussion ended when Mace embarked the gunship and immediately ordered the [[Clone trooper pilot|clone pilot]] to set course for the Chancellor's office.
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Soonafter Palpatine revealed himself to be the [[Dark Lord of the Sith]] that the Jedi had been seekingforsometime, Kit Fisto once again accompanied Mace Windu, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin to [[Duel in the Chancellor's Office|confront]] him. Fistobrieflychatted with Kolar and Tiin before their gunship departed to the [[Chancellor's office]]. He said he would have been much calmer if Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi had been with them. Master Tiin scolded him at this; he maintained that they were capableofdefeating the Sith Lord without the aid the of other Jedi.
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[[Image:Fisto's Death.png|thumb|left|250px| Jedi Master Fisto dies at the hands of [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]].]]
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In the duel, and despite his prowess, Kit Fisto's Shii-Cho fighting style could not handle Sidious's superior skill and [[Force Rage|rage]], and mere seconds after he had crossed sabers with the [[Sith Lord]], onlymomentarily blocking his barrageofattacks, he diedwhenSidious cleaved into his waist.The man he had"protected"afewstandarddaysbeforenowtookhislife. Kit Fisto met an ignominious end with his signature smile on his face, much to the surprise of Anakin Skywalker when he arrived.
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Despite his prowess, Fisto's Shii-Cho fighting style could not match Sidious's superior skill.Mere seconds after he had crossed sabers with the [[Sith Lord]], hemet his endwhenSidious, the very man he had"protected"a few days before, cleaved into his waist,although he wasabletosurvivelongerthanhiscompanionsAgenKolar andSaesee Tiin. Fisto met an ignominious end with a smile on his face, much to the surprise of Anakin Skywalker when he arrived.
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
[[Image:Kit Smile.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kit's famous smile.]]
[[Image:Kit Smile.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kit's famous smile.]]
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Kit Fisto first appeared in ''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones|Attack of the Clones]]''. Originally, the initial design for the character hadhim as a [[Sith]], but since the movie did not call for a Sith of a species other than [[Human]], this was changed.
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Kit Fisto first appeared in ''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones|Attack of the Clones]]''. Originally, his character wasdesigned as a [[Sith]], but since the movie did not call for a Sith of a species other than [[Human]], this was changed.
[[Zachariah Jensen|Zac Jensen]] played Fisto in ''Attack of the Clones'', but did not replay Fisto in ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Revenge of the Sith]]''. The role went to stuntman [[Ben Cooke]].
[[Zachariah Jensen|Zac Jensen]] played Fisto in ''Attack of the Clones'', but did not replay Fisto in ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Revenge of the Sith]]''. The role went to stuntman [[Ben Cooke]].
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Like [[Boba Fett]], Kit is disproportionately popular among ''[[Star Wars]]'' fans as a minor character, mainly because of his distinct smile, seen during the Battle of Geonosis (after he [[Force Push|Force-push]]es C-3PO and traps him underneath a super battle droid) and the Battle of Mon Calamari.
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Like [[Boba Fett]], Kit is disproportionately popular among ''[[Star Wars]]'' fans as a minor character, mainly because of his distinct smile.
In the [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (novel)|novelization of ''Revenge of the Sith'']], Kit was beheaded by Palpatine, not cleaved into the waist. His death was not described firsthand—instead, Anakin found Fisto's head on the Chancellor's table with the Nautolan's typical smile on it.
In the [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (novel)|novelization of ''Revenge of the Sith'']], Kit was beheaded by Palpatine, not cleaved into the waist. His death was not described firsthand—instead, Anakin found Fisto's head on the Chancellor's table with the Nautolan's typical smile on it.
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Fisto was born on the planetGlee Anselm, in the Sabilon region. He was known for his trademark smile and his unusually close relationship with fellow JediAayla Secura, an attachment that occasionally pushed the limits of the Jedi Code.
His distinctive head tentacles contained highly sensitive olfactory receptors that allowed him to detect pheromonal expressions of emotion and other changes in body chemistry. This was indeed a unique attribute not afforded to any other Jedi, either naturally or through the Force. As such, he had hoped to be assigned to the Council of Reconciliation, but was instead elected to the Jedi High Council.
Fisto was a master of Shii-Cho, the first form of lightsaber combat, which he mastered to a degree that made him one of the finest swordsmen in the Order. He was also an extremely skilled swimmer and honed his Jedi abilities to take advantage of his amphibious origins, making him a deadly foe underwater as well as on land. For instance, he was capable of creating and manipulating water currents through use of the Force for both offensive and defensive purposes. Fisto devised his own Force technique from this ability, aptly named the Force water orb.
Fisto survived the arena, escaping in the same gunship as Jedi Masters Yoda, Mace Windu, and Ki-Adi-Mundi. Then, along with the other survivors, he led the new Grand Army of the Republic in the Battle of Geonosis at the start of the Clone Wars.
Fisto later journeyed back to Mon Calamari upon discovering that the Isolation League had come back into being, under the leadership of strange jellyfish-like creatures known as Moappa. These beings grouped together to become one great beast, possessing superlative intelligence and the power of telepathy. Fisto defeated this being by scattering the individual creatures throughout the waters.
Some months later, he would travel to Devaron with fellow Jedi Tholme, Aayla Secura, Tr'a Saa, and An'ya Kuro. Their mission was to locate and decimate a Separatist foundry launching raids on Republic supply convoys. While Tholme and Kuro lie injured and Secura was holding off Aurra Sing, Fisto and Saa assaulted and captured the base.
During the height of the Clone Wars, Fisto became the first to fight and defeat a new type of droid that was given the name "Jedi Killer". Theses droids were known for their unmatched combat abilities after demonstrating their power on an unfortunate ARC trooper. Accompanying Fisto was Obi-Wan Kenobi, an ARC trooper, four clone troopers, and BarristerDoolb Snoil, a representative of the Galactic Senate. They traveled to Ord Cestus in order to negotiate an agreement that would sell the "bio-droids" to the Republic. During this mission, Fisto went by the false name of Nemonus, a Dark Jedi, to trick the Five Families. Near the end of the operation, he dueled with Asajj Ventress. While he lost to her, he was saved from death by Obi-Wan, who arrived seconds before Ventress finished him. Obi-Wan, however, would have been beheaded if the near-unconscious Fisto had not quickly returned the favor.
For years, Fisto's name had been suggested as a candidate for the Jedi High Council. Humble, and feeling that he had not the skills for such an appointment, he would repeatedly decline such offers. Eventually, however, Fisto's exploits in the Clone Wars answered any lingering doubts about his suitability, and he ascended to a seat on the august body.
At some point during the war, Fisto traveled with Jedi Master Plo Koon to quell an uprising of the inmates of an underwater prison. Here they encountered the infamous Gen'Dai bounty hunter Durge, whom they trapped in the catacombs beneath the prison.
During the Second Battle of Coruscant, Fisto, along with Mace Windu, initially provided protection of Supreme ChancellorPalpatine thwarting the multiple attempts made by General Greneral Grevievous to capture the chancallor. The two valiantly fought against GeneralGrievous's attempts to capture the Chancellor. However, their efforts proved to be in vain. After Palpatine was kidnapped, they pursued Grievous's shuttle in one final attempt, but were unsuccessful.
Death
Soon after Palpatine revealed himself to be the Dark Lord of the Sith that the Jedi had been seeking for some time, Kit Fisto once again accompanied Mace Windu, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin to confront him. Fisto briefly chatted with Kolar and Tiin before their gunship departed to the Chancellor's office. He said he would have been much calmer if Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi had been with them. Master Tiin scolded him at this; he maintained that they were capable of defeating the Sith Lord without the aid the of other Jedi.
Despite his prowess, Fisto's Shii-Cho fighting style could not match Sidious's superior skill. Mere seconds after he had crossed sabers with the Sith Lord, he met his end when Sidious, the very man he had "protected" a few days before, cleaved into his waist, although he was able to survive longer than his companions Agen Kolar and Saesee Tiin. Fisto met an ignominious end with a smile on his face, much to the surprise of Anakin Skywalker when he arrived.
Behind the scenes
Kit's famous smile.
Kit Fisto first appeared in Attack of the Clones. Originally, his character was designed as a Sith, but since the movie did not call for a Sith of a species other than Human, this was changed.
Like Boba Fett, Kit is disproportionately popular among Star Wars fans as a minor character, mainly because of his distinct smile.
In the novelization of Revenge of the Sith, Kit was beheaded by Palpatine, not cleaved into the waist. His death was not described firsthand—instead, Anakin found Fisto's head on the Chancellor's table with the Nautolan's typical smile on it.
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