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{{Youmayredirect|Watchman|the [[stormtrooper]] of [[Unit Aurek-Seven]]|Watchman (stormtrooper)}}
 
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[[File:ArcaJeth.jpg|thumb|[[Arca Jeth]], ancient Jedi Watchman of [[Onderon]] and [[Arkania]]]]
 
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{{Quote|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]]|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}}
 
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*[[Arca Jeth]]
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*[[Atris]]
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*[[Ki-Adi-Mundi]]
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{{Quote|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]] [[Darth Traya|Kreia]]|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}}
   
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'''Jedi Watchman''' was a specialized role of the [[Jedi Sentinel]]s who operated throughout [[the galaxy]] as guardians of specific [[planet]]s or [[star system]]s.
'''Jedi Watchman''' was a specialized role of the [[Jedi Sentinel]]s. These [[Jedi Knight]]s 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 (In universe)|''The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force'']] and the inclusion of text written by [[Jedi Recruiter]] [[Morrit Ch'gally]].<ref name="TJP">''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]''</ref>
 
   
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==Overview==
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 power|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.<ref name="TJP" />
 
 
These [[Jedi Knight]]s 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 was 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|''The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force'']] and the inclusion of text written by [[Jedi Recruiter]] [[Morrit Ch'gally]].<ref name="TJP" />
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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 decades, with [[Meetra Surik]], under the alias of 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 power|Force techniques]] to better equip themselves for their missions, Watchmen were skilled at fading into the background, allowing them to subtly 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.<ref name="TJP" />
   
 
In the event that a Watchmen should step down or join one of the [[Jedi Council]]s, 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]].
 
In the event that a Watchmen should step down or join one of the [[Jedi Council]]s, 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==
 
==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 of the Force|dark side]] counterpart, [[Sith Assassin]], this class corresponds to the [[Jedi Sentinel]] non-prestige class.
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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 of the Force|dark side]] counterpart, [[Sith assassin]], this class corresponds to the [[Jedi Sentinel]] non-prestige class.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]''
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*''[[Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]''
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*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 32: Darkness, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 33: Darkness, Part 2]]'' {{Flash}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 34: Darkness, Part 3]]''
 
*{{Hnn|50|news/1344_1.html|Senator Moe Killed in Blast}}
 
*{{Hnn|50|news/1344_1.html|Senator Moe Killed in Blast}}
 
*{{Hnn|55|jediwatch/1359_2.html|Cadinth Loyalty Uncertain After Jedi Death}}
 
*{{Hnn|55|jediwatch/1359_2.html|Cadinth Loyalty Uncertain After Jedi Death}}
 
*''[[Hero of Cartao]]''
 
*''[[Hero of Cartao]]''
 
*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20090531/index.html?page=1|text=Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd: A Hyperspace Exclusive|int=Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20090531/index.html?page=1|text=Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd: A Hyperspace Exclusive|int=Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]''
 
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*''[[Power of the Jedi Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[Power of the Jedi Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Chronology]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Chronology]]''
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*''[[Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
 
*''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''
 
*''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''
 
*{{InsiderCite|86|Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous}}
 
*{{InsiderCite|86|Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous}}
*''[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force]]''
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*''[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (real-life book)|Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force]]''
 
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''
 
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''
 
*''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]''
 
*''[[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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==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
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==External links==
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*{{SWTOR Wiki|Watchman|Jedi Watchman}}
   
 
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"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[src]

Jedi Watchman was a specialized role of the Jedi Sentinels who operated throughout the galaxy as guardians of specific planets or star systems.

Overview

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 was 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 decades, with Meetra Surik, under the alias of 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 subtly 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

Sources

Notes and references

External links

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