High Galactic

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High Galactic was a language often used to show respect between members of the clergy and laymen. Sarcev Quest was fluent in High Galactic.

High Galactic was also used as the language of the Imperial court and elite, as most officers from prestigious families were familiar with High Galactic.

Additionally, the language was also an ancient language used by the Jedi order. An example of this usage would be many of the names of their lightsaber forms.

Example words included:

• Fi - male child
• Pera - male parent

[edit] Behind the scenes

It may be that High Galactic is intended to evoke the use of Latin in the Catholic Church, with the words altered in a manner resembling the evolution of French from Latin. Filius and pater become fils and père, which bears a marked resemblance to fi and pera.

[edit] Appearances

• The Queen of Air and Darkness
• A Reckoning of Wraiths
• Star Wars 7: New Planets, New Perils (First appearance)

[edit] Sources

•  "The Emperor's Pawns" - Star Wars Gamer 5
• "Fightsaber: Jedi Lightsaber Combat" - Star Wars Insider 62
• "Who's Who: Imperial Grand Admirals" - Star Wars Insider 66
• Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition Core Rulebook
• Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
• Legacy Era Campaign Guide
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia