Kai Justiss
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Kai Justiss was a dark-haired male Human Jedi Watchman who survived Order 66 and the Great Jedi Purge.
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[edit] Biography
As a Padawan, he accompanied his Master, Ur-Sema Du, to catalogue Force-sensitive creatures in the galaxy for the Jedi Archives. On Abraxin, the duo encountered a marsh haunt; on Tatooine, a nightcrawler. Kai Justiss also had encounters with other Force-sensitive creatures after becoming a Jedi Knight, including a jakobeast and a pair of mischievous muttamoks.
Kai was part of Mace Windu's task force sent to Geonosis to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Amidala, and was one of the few Jedi to emerge alive. He lost his former master, Ur-Sema Du, in the battle, but was promoted to Jedi Master.
During the Clone Wars, he at times piloted a Delta-7 Aethersprite starfighter. As a Senior Jedi General, Kai joined a Jedi team going to Drongar, including the Jedi Master's Tsui Choi and Sian Jeisel, whom were captured by Separatist forces led by Count Dooku. Dooku spared the lives of the Jedi, hoping to appear merciful and thus swaying some Jedi to sympathize with the Separatist cause.
Eight months later, Kai succeeded Yoda as Jedi Watchman to Kashyyyk. Kai led the Wookiees in the defense of Rwookrrorro from the Separatists while Yoda and other Jedi defended Kachirho.
Kai managed to survive the Great Jedi Purge and was still at large after the destruction of the first Death Star in 0 BBY. However, the two decades he spent evading the Galactic Empire eventually took its toll on him: he was clearly malnourished and dangerously thin. While hiding on Garqi, Kai was betrayed by the local farmers, who reported his whereabouts to the Crimson Nova band of bounty hunters. It is unknown what became of Kai following this incident.
[edit] Behind the scenes
While the adventures of Kai Justiss have largely been shown in pictures, a written explanation of some the earlier events above can be found here.
His character was created by Joe Corroney, who has illustrated him a number of times. He has also been illustrated by Jan Duursema and Chris Trevas. Authors that have contributed Kai's story include Pablo Hidalgo, Abel G. Peña, Daniel Wallace, and John Ostrander.
Kai Justiss is named after and based on the likeness of Justin Chung, the creator of the World Famous Comics website and the webmaster of Joe Corroney's own website.
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"Kashyyyk in Flames" - Star Wars Gamer 4 (First appearance)
- Jedi: Count Dooku
"Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:10:03" - Star Wars Insider 71
- "CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 15:01:15 Edition" - Star Wars Insider 73 (Picture only)
- "Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:24" - Star Wars Insider 79
[edit] Sources
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- "Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy" - Star Wars Insider 89
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
