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Revision as of 05:27, 17 January 2011
- "Or perhaps it is investigating the mysteries of the galaxy, seeking out injustice, and bringing it to light? Such are the ways of the Jedi Watchman in the time of Ulic Qel-Droma...and Exar Kun."
- ―Former Jedi Master Kreia
Jedi Watchman was a specialized role of the Jedi Sentinels. These Jedi Knights opted to stay in one place, operating alongside a sector or system government and ensuring diplomacy was maintained in all matters. These Jedi would also oversee the testing and reporting of any Force-sensitive born in their sector, turning the child over to the Acquisition Division if positive result were returned. The Watchmen's role in the Order was canonized in Jedi writing with the publication of The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force and the inclusion of text written by Jedi Recruiter Morrit Ch'gally.[1]
The Watchmen's presence in the galaxy ebbed and flowed with the passage of time. During the rule of the Sith Triumvirate, the Watchmen had been extinct for millennia, with the Jedi Exile being the first to show interest in the role since the start of the First Jedi Purge. Returning with the rebuilding of the Order, the Watchmen took up their familiar posts all throughout the galaxy. Studying special Force techniques to better equip themselves for their missions, Watchmen were skilled at fading into the background, allowing them to subtle manipulate political events in a benevolent fashion so as to sustain peace and prosperity. Serving as an extension of the Council of Reconciliation and the Jedi High Council, the Watchmen were trusted to make their own decisions based on their familiarity with the local governments, without having to report back to the Councils before making every decision.[1]
In the event that a Watchmen should step down or join one of the Jedi Councils, another Knight was assigned as replacement, such as in the cases of Masters Ki-Adi-Mundi and Grand Master Yoda, who were replaced by Knights Tarr Seirr and Kai Justiss respectively. Master Yoda however, kept a very close friendship with the people of Kashyyyk, a relationship that would save his life during the Great Jedi Purge.
Behind the scenes
In the computer game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Jedi Watchman is one of the six prestige character classes which the main character can select after reaching level 15. Like its dark side counterpart, Sith Assassin, this class corresponds to the Jedi Sentinel non-prestige class.
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance
Senator Moe Killed in Blast — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #50 (content now obsolete; backup link)- Cadinth Loyalty Uncertain After Jedi Death — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #55 (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Hero of Cartao
Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd: A Hyperspace Exclusive on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable) (Mentioned only)- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Sources
- Dark Empire endnotes (First mentioned)
- Tales of the Jedi Companion
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- The Essential Chronology
- The New Essential Chronology
- Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
- Tarr Seirr in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
Notes and references
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