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{{Quote|Step forward, Padawan. Anakin Skywalker, by the right of the Council, by the will of the Force, dub thee I do, Jedi Knight of the Republic.|[[Yoda]], during [[Anakin Skywalker]]'s [[Jedi Knight|knighting]] ceremony|Clone Wars Chapter 21}}
 
{{Quote|Step forward, Padawan. Anakin Skywalker, by the right of the Council, by the will of the Force, dub thee I do, Jedi Knight of the Republic.|[[Yoda]], during [[Anakin Skywalker]]'s [[Jedi Knight|knighting]] ceremony|Clone Wars Chapter 21}}
 
The '''Hall of Knighthood''' was a ceremonial chamber located directly below the [[Pinnacle chamber]] of [[Tranquility Spire]] in the [[Jedi Temple]]. It was in this chamber that members of the [[Jedi Order]] would formally be granted a new rank on the path of being a Jedi.<ref name="SWCL" />
   
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==History==
The '''Hall of Knighthood''' was a chamber located directly below the Pinnacle chamber of the [[Temple Spire]] in the [[Jedi Temple]].
 
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[[File:Knighting.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The knighting of [[Aayla Secura]] and ascension of [[Quinlan Vos]] to Jedi Master.]]
   
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Erected in Tranquillity Spire during the Temple expansion of [[1019 BBY]], the Hall of Knighthood was located within the flared section at the summit of the tower. Over the history of the Jedi Order, [[Jedi Initiate|initiates]], [[Padawan]]s, and [[Jedi Knight|Knights]] would be formally recognized as having acquired a higher rank in the Order.<ref name="SWCL" /> While it was the ceremonial place of ascension, the [[Knighting ceremony]] occasionally took place else where due to extragent circumstances.<ref name="TPM">''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]''</ref>
In the Hall of Knighthood, [[Padawan]]s were formally raised to the level of [[Jedi Knight]] in a ceremony of deeply religious significance. The circular chamber was reminiscent of the [[Jedi High Council]] chamber, though the room was darkened during the ceremony. Twelve senior Jedi would ignite their [[lightsaber]]s, while one proclaimed the ascension of the apprentice, and (if the Padawan was of a hair-growing species) severed their Padawan braid to symbolize the transition. This chamber was also where the status of [[Jedi Master]] was formally confirmed. Directly beneath this chamber was another room that was occupied the night before the ceremony by the Padawan who would be ascending in rank. They would spend the night, communing with the Force, and meditating.
 
   
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It was custom for Jedi about to ascend in rank to spend the night in meditation in the private chambers below the hall. Following the night of rest, the Jedi would enter the Hall of Knighthood and a gathering of [[Jedi Master]]s, typically made up of the [[Jedi High Council]], would raise the rank of the individual.<ref name="CW21">{{CW|21}}</ref>
Not all Jedi were elevated to Knight status in this room; some, such as [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], were simply told that they had passed the trials and were Jedi Knights. This is likely due to uncontrollable circumstances that prohibited formal ceremony (in Kenobi's case, due to the battle with [[Darth Maul]] on [[Naboo]] and his [[Qui-Gon Jinn|master]]'s death).
 
   
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During the final years of the [[Galactic Republic]] several of the last generation of Jedi were knighted here. In [[30 BBY]] Padawan [[Aayla Secura]] was made a Knight, while her master [[Quinlan Vos]] became a full Jedi Master.<ref name="RoP" /> Additionally, [[Anakin Skywalker]] would be knighted by the Council at some point early in the [[Clone Wars]].<ref name="CW21" /> Notably, Jedi High Council member [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] was not knighted here; instead he was raised to the rank of Knight by [[Grand Master]] [[Yoda]] on [[Naboo]] in [[32 BBY]].<ref name="TPM" />
During the [[Operation: Knightfall|invasion]] of the Temple, the [[501st Legion]] laid waste to the hall, leaving it in ruin.
 
   
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In [[19 BBY]] the elusive [[Dark Lord of the Sith]], in his persona as [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]], ordered the [[Grand Army of the Republic]] to execute [[Operation: Knightfall]]. Led by [[Anakin Skywalker|Darth Vader]], the [[501st Legion]] marched through the Temple and slaughtered all its occupants. [[Low Altitude Assault Transport|LAAT]] gunships flew low over the Temple Ziggurat and shattered the base of Tranquillity Spire, causing it to list.<ref name="TFU">[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (video game)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'']]</ref>
When [[Luke Skywalker]] had the Temple rebuilt, the Sacred Spire was enclosed in the transpaisteel pyramid; though the room was rebuilt and used by the [[New Jedi Order]].
 
   
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While the Spire was still standing when the [[New Jedi Order]] reclaimed the Temple after the expulsion of the [[Galactic Empire]] from Coruscant,<ref name="BRS" /> the ancient tower would collapse at some point before the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], destroying the Hall.<ref>''[[Star Wars: Union]]'' establishment of the Jedi Headquarters.</ref> While the [[Jedi Headquarters]] would cover the roof of the Ziggurat, the Temple would be completely ruined during the [[First Battle of Coruscant (Yuuzhan Vong War)|Fall of Coruscant]].<ref>''[[Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand]]''</ref>
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* ''[[Clone Wars Chapter 21]]
 
   
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When the [[Galactic Federation of Free Alliances|Galactic Alliance]] reclaimed the capital, [[Chief of State (Galactic Alliance)|Chief of State]] [[Cal Omas]] donated a [[New Jedi Temple|new Temple]] to the Order. Using preserved blueprints, the [[Reconstruction Authority]] rebuilt the Temple, going as far as duplicating the patterns in the tiles.<ref name="DNI" /> As Tranquillity Spire was rebuilt, the Hall was included in its designs and knighting ceremonies resumed.<ref name="FOTJO" />
[[Image:Knighting.jpg|thumb|180px|Knighting Ceremony]]
 
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==Layout==
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Located below the [[Pinnacle chamber]] and above a private meditation chamber,<ref name="SWCL" /> the Hall of Knighthood was an open room with tall windows and several pillars.<ref name="RoP" /> The circular pattern in the center of the chamber was reminiscent of the pattern used in the [[High Council Chamber]] at the summit of the [[High Council Tower|Tower Spire]].<ref name="CW21" /> Accessed by a [[turbolift]] and a staircase that spirals up from the lower levels, the chamber allowed those inside to have one of the highest and rarest views of the area surrounding the Temple.<ref name="SWCL" />
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Using no artificial lighting, the chamber would be filled with sunlight during daytime ceremonies,<ref name="RoP" /> and the glow of the planet at night. The Masters participating in the ceremony would encircle a kneeling Jedi, ignite their lightsabers, and one would proceed to sever the Padawan braid from the new Knight's head.<ref name="CW21" />
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 45: Rite of Passage, Part 4]]'' {{1st}}
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* ''[[Star Wars Complete Locations]]
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
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*''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]''
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"Step forward, Padawan. Anakin Skywalker, by the right of the Council, by the will of the Force, dub thee I do, Jedi Knight of the Republic."
Yoda, during Anakin Skywalker's knighting ceremony[src]

The Hall of Knighthood was a ceremonial chamber located directly below the Pinnacle chamber of Tranquility Spire in the Jedi Temple. It was in this chamber that members of the Jedi Order would formally be granted a new rank on the path of being a Jedi.[3]

History

Knighting

The knighting of Aayla Secura and ascension of Quinlan Vos to Jedi Master.

Erected in Tranquillity Spire during the Temple expansion of 1019 BBY, the Hall of Knighthood was located within the flared section at the summit of the tower. Over the history of the Jedi Order, initiates, Padawans, and Knights would be formally recognized as having acquired a higher rank in the Order.[3] While it was the ceremonial place of ascension, the Knighting ceremony occasionally took place else where due to extragent circumstances.[8]

It was custom for Jedi about to ascend in rank to spend the night in meditation in the private chambers below the hall. Following the night of rest, the Jedi would enter the Hall of Knighthood and a gathering of Jedi Masters, typically made up of the Jedi High Council, would raise the rank of the individual.[9]

During the final years of the Galactic Republic several of the last generation of Jedi were knighted here. In 30 BBY Padawan Aayla Secura was made a Knight, while her master Quinlan Vos became a full Jedi Master.[1] Additionally, Anakin Skywalker would be knighted by the Council at some point early in the Clone Wars.[9] Notably, Jedi High Council member Obi-Wan Kenobi was not knighted here; instead he was raised to the rank of Knight by Grand Master Yoda on Naboo in 32 BBY.[8]

In 19 BBY the elusive Dark Lord of the Sith, in his persona as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, ordered the Grand Army of the Republic to execute Operation: Knightfall. Led by Darth Vader, the 501st Legion marched through the Temple and slaughtered all its occupants. LAAT gunships flew low over the Temple Ziggurat and shattered the base of Tranquillity Spire, causing it to list.[10]

While the Spire was still standing when the New Jedi Order reclaimed the Temple after the expulsion of the Galactic Empire from Coruscant,[7] the ancient tower would collapse at some point before the Yuuzhan Vong War, destroying the Hall.[11] While the Jedi Headquarters would cover the roof of the Ziggurat, the Temple would be completely ruined during the Fall of Coruscant.[12]

When the Galactic Alliance reclaimed the capital, Chief of State Cal Omas donated a new Temple to the Order. Using preserved blueprints, the Reconstruction Authority rebuilt the Temple, going as far as duplicating the patterns in the tiles.[2] As Tranquillity Spire was rebuilt, the Hall was included in its designs and knighting ceremonies resumed.[6]

Layout

Located below the Pinnacle chamber and above a private meditation chamber,[3] the Hall of Knighthood was an open room with tall windows and several pillars.[1] The circular pattern in the center of the chamber was reminiscent of the pattern used in the High Council Chamber at the summit of the Tower Spire.[9] Accessed by a turbolift and a staircase that spirals up from the lower levels, the chamber allowed those inside to have one of the highest and rarest views of the area surrounding the Temple.[3]

Using no artificial lighting, the chamber would be filled with sunlight during daytime ceremonies,[1] and the glow of the planet at night. The Masters participating in the ceremony would encircle a kneeling Jedi, ignite their lightsabers, and one would proceed to sever the Padawan braid from the new Knight's head.[9]

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

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