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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]].|Kreia|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}}
 
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|establishedby=[[Jedi Order]]<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>
'''Jedi Watchman''' was the title given to certain [[Jedi]] who, in the days of the [[Old Republic]], were tasked to oversee a particular system or sector. When a [[Force-sensitive]] child was discovered and picked for training by the Jedi, it was usually by that planet's Watchman.
 
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|individuals=*[[T'ra Saa]]<ref name="Darkness">[[Star Wars: Republic: Darkness]]</ref>
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*[[Arca Jeth]]
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*[[Tholme]]<ref name="Darkness" />
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*[[Atris]]
 
*[[Ki-Adi-Mundi]]
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*[[Yoda]]
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*[[Council of Reconciliation]]<ref name="TJP" />
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|duties=*Protect assigned [[star system]] or [[planet]]<ref name="TJP" />
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*Identify [[Force-sensitive]] children within their assigned area of space<ref name="TJP" />
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*[[Rise of the Empire era]]<ref name="TJP" />}}
 
{{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.
When a Watchman joined the [[Jedi Council]], another Jedi usually relieved him of his duties to a particular system. Examples include [[Kai Justiss]] taking over [[Yoda]]'s stewardship of [[Kashyyyk]], and [[Tarr Seirr]] taking over from [[Ki-Adi-Mundi]] in the protection of [[Cerea]].
 
   
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==Overview==
Jedi Watchmen had the ability to cloak their physical selves with the Force, granting them invisibility. As such, their role was usually that of a behind-the-scenes warrior, diplomat, and a subtle but benevolent manipulator of a given world's events. Jedi Watchmen were the eyes and ears of the [[Jedi Council]], granting them greater flexibility in formulating the strategy of the [[Jedi Order]]. However, it must be said that a Watchman selected for his or her post was usually chosen for their own abilities to think and decide the best immediate actions in light of a given situation. The Jedi Watchman was trusted to know the will of the Jedi Council and to act accordingly.
 
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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" />
The role of the Jedi Watchman has ebbed and flowed with the passage of time. The [[Jedi Exile]] was told by [[Kreia]] that she would have been the first Watchman in millennia, should she choose that path. Again, after the [[Jedi Purge]] the role vanished but would later be restored by the [[New Jedi Order]] as their numbers increased sufficiently.
 
   
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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]].
==Jedi Watchmen of the Old Jedi Order==
 
*[[Anoon Bondara]], Watchman of [[Ryloth]].
 
*[[Jorus C'baoth]], Watchman of [[Alderaan]].
 
*[[Hart Daele]], Watchman of [[Damualer Triac]].
 
*[[Jafer Torles]], Watchman of the [[Cartao|Cartao system]].
 
*[[Memit Nadill]], Watchman of [[Koros system]].
 
*[[Belsed-Qan Idan]], Watchman of [[Aargau]].
 
*[[Arca Jeth]], Watchman of the [[Onderon system]], former Watchman of [[Arkania]].
 
*[[Kai Justiss]], Watchman of [[Kashyyyk]].
 
*[[Mari-Elan Nora]], Watchman of the [[Kanz sector]]
 
*[[Ulic Qel-Droma]], Watchman of the [[Koros system]].
 
*[[Ki-Adi-Mundi]], Watchman of [[Cerea]].
 
*[[Niquon]], Watchman of [[Yabosta]].
 
*[[Odan-Urr]], Watchman of the [[Koros system]].
 
*[[Tarr Seirr]], Watchman of [[Cerea]].
 
*[[Jev Sunrider]], Watchman of the [[Darada|Darada system]].
 
*[[Tholme]], Watchman of [[Kiffu]].
 
*[[Tannis (Jedi)|Tannis]], Watchman of [[Teya IV]].
 
*[[Shalavaa]], Watchman of unnamed backwater system.
 
*[[Thon]], Watchman of the [[Stenness system]].
 
*[[Iann Doaba]], Watchman of [[Socorro]].
 
*[[Tr'a Saa]], Watchman of [[Kiffu]] and its [[sector]].
 
*[[Bodis-Ker Vitan]], Watchman of [[Cadinth]].
 
*[[Yoda]], Watchman of [[Kashyyyk]].
 
*Unnamed Jedi, assigned to the [[Rhamalai|Rhamalai system]] circa [[300 BBY]].
 
 
==Jedi Watchmen of the New Jedi Order==
 
*[[Dorsk 81]], Watchman of [[Khomm]].
 
*[[Nelani Dinn]], Watchman of [[Lorrd]].
 
*[[Tensh Ly'alu]], Watchman of [[Ryloth]].
 
*[[Corran Horn]], Watchman of [[Corellia]].
 
   
 
==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. However, there is no clue in the game that shows whether a Jedi Sentinel should become a Jedi Watchman, nor is there any clue that shows Jedi Watchman is the best choice for a Jedi Sentinel.
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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.
 
Curiously, Kriea mentions that [[Exar Kun]] was a Jedi Watchman although he never was.
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*''[[Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith]]''
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*''[[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]]''
*''[[Death in the Slave Pits of Lorrd]]'' {{Mo}}
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*{{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}}
   
 
==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]]''
*''[[Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous]]''
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*{{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]]''
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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]]''
 
*{{DB|character|tarrseirr|Tarr Seirr}}
 
*{{DB|character|tarrseirr|Tarr Seirr}}
   
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==Notes and references==
[[Category:Jedi classes]]
 
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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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