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"We must always strive for peace, but also justice. Peace without justice is flawed, hollow at its core. It is the peace provided by tyranny."
―Yarael Poof — (audio) Listen (file info)[6]

Yarael Poof was a Quermian Jedi Master who served on the Jedi High Council during the High Republic Era through the final years of the Galactic Republic. He was both an expert practitioner of Jedi mind tricks and illusions and a skilled diplomat and teacher. Following the Great Hyperspace Disaster, Chancellor Lina Soh enlisted Poof to help determine the cause of the incident and prevent it from happening again. After the supposed destruction of the Nihil marauders that had been manipulated into causing the disaster by Marchion Ro, he accompanied Soh to the opening of Starlight Beacon.

In 230 BBY, Starlight Beacon's destruction was orchestrated by Ro and the Nihil, who also activated a barrier between several sectors of the Outer Rim Territories and the galaxy known as the Stormwall, creating a region of Nihil-controlled space known as the Occlusion Zone. Poof and the rest of the Jedi High Council announced the initiation of the Guardian Protocols, ensuring that the Jedi Order would remain safe and prepared in the face of the Nihil threat. Meanwhile, the Council protested against Yoda's collaboration with the fallen Jedi Azlin Rell—who had fallen to the dark side of the Force—despite Yoda's assurances that he could aid them in learning how to defeat a creature the Nihil had weaponized known as the Nameless.

In 229 BBY, on the one-year anniversary of Starlight Beacon's destruction, Jedi Grand Master Pra-Tre Veter was executed by the Nihil, his death shown on live broadcast to the Republic. Veter's demise prompted Jedi Master Elzar Mann and Chancellor Soh to urge Poof and the High Council to act, though they refused to further provoke Ro and the Nihil. However, after a possible weakness in the Stormwall had been discovered, the Council's decision was reversed and the assault commenced, only to end immediately in disaster. In turn, the Nihil's Stormwall expanded, engulfing more sectors. As a result, the High Council and Soh agreed that diplomacy was perhaps the last option in ending the conflict with the Nihil. Poof was later among those present to welcome Master Avar Kriss after her escape from the Occlusion Zone.

Two centuries later, Poof was still present on the Jedi Council, and was among those who assigned Padawan Cere Junda and her master, Eno Cordova, to a mission on the planet Ontotho. Poof and the rest of the Council would also undertake a mission to the planet Kwenn in response to criticisms levied by Master Qui-Gon Jinn. In 32 BBY, Poof witnessed the reemergence of the Jedi's ancient enemy, the Sith, and Jinn's discovery of the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker, who was prophesied to bring balance to the Force. He perished on a mission shortly before the beginning of the Clone Wars and was replaced on the Council by the Vurk Jedi Master Coleman Trebor.

Biography[]

The High Republic[]

Responding to disaster[]

"We can say that these events do not seem to be the result of direct action by Force users. We are not all-knowing, but as of now we have no evidence along those lines."
―Poof reporting to Chancellor Soh — (audio) Listen (file info)[6]

Originally from[1] the Outer Rim[7] world of Quermia, the Quermian Yarael Poof was a revered Jedi Master[1] who, by 232 BBY,[8] had become a member of the Jedi High Council, the ruling body of the Jedi Order.[6] A celebrated diplomat and teacher,[9] he was among those summoned by Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh to Monument Plaza, a green space located on the Galactic Republic's capital world of Coruscant, in the aftermath of the Great Hyperspace Disaster. Poof informed the Chancellor that the Council did not believe the event was the result of direct action by Force users. While he clarified that the Jedi were not all-knowing, Poof asserted that there was no evidence of that being the case, a claim supported by fellow Council member Jora Malli. Soh assigned everyone present at the meeting, including Poof, to determine the cause of the disaster and prevent it from happening again. The Council then assigned Master Avar Kriss to lead the Jedi response to the Emergences, a series of events that occurred in the aftermath of the Great Disaster throughout the Outer Rim.[6] While leading the investigation, Poof acted with the intent of preventing future Emergences.[10]

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Poof maintained a seat on the Jedi High Council for over two centuries.

Poof was later present at a Council meeting to discuss Soh's request for the Jedi to work with the Republic Defense Coalition to hunt down and imprison or destroy the Nihil, a group of Outer Rim–based marauders that had been unknowingly manipulated into causing the Great Disaster by the Eye of the Nihil, Marchion Ro. Poof refuted fellow Council member Rana Kant's claim that the galaxy was far from being at war and expressed his belief that the Jedi were the guardians of two ideals that sometimes came into conflict: justice and peace. Ultimately, the Council voted to grant the Chancellor's request for Jedi aid. After the Nihil were believed destroyed with their defeat at the Battle of Kur, Poof accompanied Soh to the dedication of Starlight Beacon,[6] a space station located in the center of the Outer Rim's dark zones to assist with navigation through the dangerous and difficult-to-navigate area of space.[11]

Nearly a year later, Poof participated by hologram in a High Council meeting after a devastating Nihil attack on the Republic Fair on the planet Valo. When Grand Master Pra-Tre Veter noted that Master Kriss was engaged in battle against the Drengir on Mulita, Master Teri Rosason criticized her for thinking she could do what she wanted. Poof countered that Kriss was operating within the parameters the Council had afforded her, and Adampo added that she was acting in direct response to the Chancellor's request. The Quermian further commented that no one, including Kriss, knew what was occurring on Valo until the journalist Rhil Dairo managed to get a distress signal out.[12]

The fall of Starlight[]

"The Nihil have a weapon. We do not know its nature, but we know it targets Jedi, and we are uniquely susceptible to it."
―Poof describing the Nameless[13]
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Yarael Poof and Pra-Tre Veter attend a meeting with Chancellor Lina Soh.

In 231 BBY,[14] Poof was present during a meeting in Jedi Master Stellan Gios' meeting chambers in which both Jedi Masters and four senators questioned Jedi Master Cohmac Vitus and Padawan Reath Silas regarding an incident on the Amaxine Space Station. As the group finished their initial questioning of Vitus, Poof left the room alongside the senators.[15] In 230 BBY,[16] Poof attended the Eiram celebration—which celebrated the Starlight Beacon's arrival to the planet Eiram in order to assist with its recovery following a hemisphere-wide storm—via hologram and watched the festivities.[17]

Following the destruction of Starlight Beacon that same year, Poof attended a meeting in the Chancellor's office alongside Veter, Soh, her aide Norel Quo, Admiral Pevel Kronara, Senator Izzet Noor, and multiple other individuals regarding the identity of Eye of the Nihil Marchion Ro and what further action they could take. Poof informed Soh that the Jedi Order was still evaluating the scope of the losses on Starlight Beacon and expressed hope that some of those unaccounted for had survived, also recounting the deaths of Jedi Masters Nib Assek and Stellan Gios. Noor then provoked Poof and Veter, revealing their recall of the Jedi Order to Coruscant. The Jedi Masters confirmed Noor's claim while explaining that they had executed the recall out of prudence, hoping to prevent more Jedi deaths at the hands of the Nihil's creatures known as the Nameless.[13] In the weeks following the destruction of Starlight Beacon, Poof and his traits were mentioned in Chronicles of the Jedi, a book written by Jedi Master Harli Cogra.[10]

The Guardian Protocols[]

"For these reasons, you have been recalled to Coruscant to ensure your safety in this chaotic time and to allow us to prepare our response to the Nihil threat. It is also why, for the first time in many generations... We are implementing the Guardian Protocols."
―Yarael Poof[18]
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The Jedi High Council implements the Guardian Protocols.

One week after the fall of Starlight Beacon, Poof was among a group of Jedi High Council members presenting a set of initiatives to the Jedi Order in the Senate Building to be put in place following Starlight's destruction. The group informed the Order of the Nihil's involvement in the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the Valo Atrocity, as well as the deaths of multiple Jedi such as Stellan Gios, Orla Jareni, Nib Assek, and Loden Greatstorm—the last of which was at the hands of the Nihil weapon known as the Nameless. The council members also informed the present Jedi of the Nihil's leader, Marchion Ro, and the Stormwall he had created to cut off access to a portion of the Outer Rim now known as the Occlusion Zone. Poof himself affirmed that these incidents were the reason the Jedi had been recalled, then announced that they would be initiating the Guardian Protocols. These initiatives included the accelration of youngling combat instruction, the staffing of outposts by droids, the pausing of independent research, holding Padawan trials early, restricting resource management, allowing offensive combat when necessary, and declaring that no Jedi would travel alone. After going over each measure, the council members dismissed the Jedi Order from the Senate Building.[18]

Two months after the fall of Starlight beacon, Poof was one of multiple High Council members present for the Knighting Ceremony of Padawans Bell Zettifar and Burryaga Agaburry.[19] Three months following the fall of Starlight, Poof attended a High Council meeting when Jedi Master Elzar Mann urged the council to prioritize finding a way to breach the Stormwall, imploring them to divert resources toward rescuing Jedi stuck on the other side of the barrier. His request was denied, with the Grand Master stating that he believed the Jedi stuck across the Stormwall had been trapped there for a purpose. Yoda then declared to the Council that he had discovered possible answers regarding the Nameless, and presented former Jedi Azlin Rell. The Council met this with discomfort, and even ignited their lightsabers when Rell stated he had embraced the dark side of the Force, showing them his bloodied robes. Yoda calmed the Council's members, alleviating their concerns and announcing that he and Rell would find a way to study and potentially destroy the Nameless. Two months later, Poof and Master Adampo met with Chancellor Soh, who requested that the Jedi join fast-response squads in order to help protect Republic worlds from Nihil attacks. Adampo stated that though they were not hunters, the Guardian Protocols would allow for such action. Adampo and Poof then informed Soh they would depart and present her proposition to the remainder of the Council.[18]

Death of Pra-Tre Veter[]

Soh: "If we allow Marchion Ro to get away with this, we enable a hundred, a thousand self-appointed warlords to start carving up the galaxy the way they see fit. We tell them that they can murder Republic citizens without recourse or comeuppance. We tell them that everything Marchion Ro says about us is true, and that we have failed them all."
Poof: "What do you suggest?"
Mann: "We need a show of force. We need a win."
―Lina Soh, Yarael Poof, and Elzar Mann[20]

Exactly a year after the destruction of Starlight Beacon in 229 BBY,[21] Ro and the Nihil transmitted a broadcast across the galaxy, revealing Grand Master Pra-Tre Veter—tortured and weakened after being captured during a mission to the Stormwall—in their custody. On the broadcast, Ro used the Nameless to execute Veter in front of the entire galaxy, seeking to demonstrate to the Republic and the Jedi what the consequences for interference in Nihil matters would be.[20]

In response to the execution, Master Elzar Mann and Supreme Chancellor Soh had a joint meeting with the Jedi High Council, during which they urged them to act against the Nihil once and for all. At the time of the meeting, Poof was at a Jedi outpost on the[20] planet[22] Kwenn. Nonetheless, he attended the meeting with Mann and Soh via hologram. When the proceedings began, Master Ry Harket asked those present if they needed to recount the circumstances behind Veter's death, to which the attendees responded in the negative. Masters Soleil Agra, Xo Lahru, and Keaton Murag discussed the insights regarding the nature of the Nameless that Veter's execution had provided them, and purported that the Jedi could use what they would learn to their advantage. However, Mann and Soh interjected, asserting that it was not enough to learn to protect themselves from the Nameless—it was time to strike back against Ro.[20]

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Poof and the Jedi Council were staunchly against Yoda's cooperation with Azlin Rell (pictured).

After the Council pondered Mann and Soh's words, Poof inquired about what they were suggesting. Mann declared that the Jedi and Republic needed to send a message to Ro that they would not stand for the crimes of the Nihil, and that they should assault the Stormwall in hopes of bringing part of it down even temporarily. Masters Murag and Agra argued against Mann's assertion, stating that the chance of failure was too great and they would run the risk of merely strengthening Ro's point. The Chancellor was next to respond, informing the Jedi that she would be ordering the Republic Defense Coalition to perform a sustained attack with or without the Jedi High Council's permission—she was merely asking for their support. Nonetheless, the Council refused, and Soh left soon thereafter.[20]

Mann, meanwhile, remained before the Council, stating that he respected their decision but agreed with Soh that it was time to act and demonstrate that the Jedi were not afraid. At that moment, Grand Master Yoda arrived, once again with Azlin Rell in tow—Poof was the first to recognize Rell upon their arrival. Despite the Council's protests—far greater now that Rell had destroyed a city on[20] the planet[23] Travyx Prime under Yoda's watch[20] Yoda insisted that Rell was the key to understanding and defeating the Nameless. After further debate over Rell, the Council redirected their attention to Mann once again and dismissed him, reasserting that they had made their decision regarding an assault on the Nihil.[20]

The Stormwall's expansion[]

"I don't want to admit it, but I'm beginning to think we don't have another choice. Offering the Nihil legitimacy and bringing them into the fold might be the only move left."
"But what does that make us? Complicit in their crimes? Supporters of a regime that oppresses billions of beings, holding them hostage on their own worlds? Appeasers and apologists, upholding an enemy government because it's marginally better than the alternative?"
―Lina Soh and Adampo, during a meeting for which Poof was present[20]
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The Jedi High Council reconvened with Soh and Mann after a plan to infiltrate the Occlusion Zone using a faulty stormseed (pictured) ended in disaster.

Despite the High Council's initial decision to decline support for Chancellor Soh's assault on the Occlusion Zone, a potential weakness was eventually found in one of the stormseeds that was generating the wall, and the Council—without Poof—approved a Jedi-backed Republic push through the Stormwall. The mission, however, ended in disaster as the Stormwall reformed too quickly after the destruction of six stormseeds for the Republic and Jedi forces to pass through. Multiple crews perished in the assault and the effort was deemed a failure. In response to this and the Republic's declination to officially recognize the Nihil as a legitimate government, Marchion Ro expanded the Stormwall, engulfing nearly three more sectors into the Occlusion Zone.[20]

Chancellor Soh and Master Mann met with the Council once again after these events occurred, each member of the High Council in attendance—Poof still via hologram. The Quermian Jedi Master did not speak during the meeting, where Soh, Mann, and the other members of the Council discussed the possibility that it was time to grant legitimacy to the Nihil in the face of the Stormwall's expansion, even if it meant capitulation of the Republic's outward strength. The Council agreed that it was perhaps time to try diplomacy with the Nihil once again, and left Soh to make the decision for herself. At some point following the failed breach of the Stormwall and its expansion, Avar Kriss managed to escape from the Occlusion Zone. Poof was among those who welcomed her back—albeit still through hologram—upon her return to Coruscant.[20]

Ontonthon Temple[]

Windu: "We want to discuss your next assignment. The planet Ontotho has newly joined the Republic, opening up trade opportunities that were previously off-limits. The Ontothon government has entered into an agreement with the Daa Corporation to begin exploration of a recently uncovered temple."
Cordova: "A Jedi temple?"
Poof: "No. We believe it to be Ontothon in origin. But the local constabulary requested a Republic presence."
―Mace Windu, Eno Cordova, and Yarael Poof regarding Cordova's mission to Nameel[24]
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Poof provides assignment details to Cordova and Junda.

Poof was present when the Council discussed the outcome of Padawan Cere Junda and Jedi Master Eno Cordova's mission to Nameel[24] in 41 BBY.[25] The Council realized that Junda had been provoked during the battle and erupted into chaos. As a result, the Council briefed the duo on their assignment to help the Daa Corporation explore a recently uncovered temple on the planet Ontotho. When Cordova asked if it was a Jedi temple, the Quermian explained that while the temple was not thought to be Jedi in origin but Ontothon, they were being sent in place of a division of Republic troops that had been redirected to help with evacuations in the Bunka system when its star began to collapse.[24]

Mission to Kwenn[]

"It is a big outpost. Room for all of us."
―Yarael Poof, regarding the Jedi outpost on Kwenn[26]

Around 33 BBY,[27] Poof—alongside the rest of the council—was confronted by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn about the increasing isolation of the order.[22] After Jinn's departure, Jedi Master and fellow council member Adi Gallia listed off a series of outposts no longer frequented by the Jedi; in response, Poof chortled while asking if anyone still resided in those places. When Gallia reached the planet Kwenn on the list, however, the Council fell into silence until they began to reminisce about the outpost there. Poof in particular reminisced about the repertory theater in the outpost, which he was fond of. The Council deliberated about the fate of Kwenn, with Poof pointing out that, due to Seneschal Voh, the outpost was not unattended. Gallia responded by stating that Voh was nearly incapable of continuing his duties and that he had no suitable replacement.[26]

At that moment, Jedi Master and fellow council member Mace Windu suggested that the entire Jedi High Council visit the outpost on Kwenn. The group discussed Windu's proposal, with Poof remarking that there would be plenty of room in the outpost for the whole Council. After further deliberation, the Council agreed that they would go to Kwenn.[26] As a result, Poof traveled to Kwenn alongside the remainder of the entire Council in a show of good will to the galaxy. However, the group soon thereafter became the target of multiple pirate factions intent on wiping out the Jedi Order's leadership.[22]

The Chosen One[]

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Poof observes the evaluation of Anakin Skywalker.

By 32 BBY,[7] Poof was the most senior of the four Quermians enrolled in the Jedi Order.[9] Shortly before the Battle of Naboo, Poof was in attendance when Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn came before the Council with news that the Sith, the ancient enemies of the Jedi Order, had resurfaced. He later observed Jedi Master Mace Windu evaluate the Force abilities of Anakin Skywalker, a nine-year-old boy from the planet Tatooine whom Jinn had discovered to be Force-sensitive and believed to be the Chosen One, a being who was prophesied to bring balance to the Force. Although the child was strong in the Force, the Council denied Skywalker entrance into the Order as they found his deep emotional attachments troubling and believed that he was too old for training. The Council reversed their decision, however, after Jinn was slain by the Sith Lord Darth Maul on Naboo, allowing Skywalker to become the Padawan of Jinn's former apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, per Jinn's dying wish.[5] Poof sat on the council until he perished[28] on a mission[29] shortly before the beginning of the Clone Wars[28] in 22 BBY.[7]

Legacy[]

"Let the past die."
―The words that echoed in Vader's head as he struck down an illusion of Poof[30]
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Darth Vader destroys an illusion of Yarael Poof.

He was replaced on the Council by the Vurk Jedi Master Coleman Trebor.[4] Around 12 BBY,[31] shortly after the Battle of Fortress Vader, Darth Vader, Skywalker's Sith identity, entered a portal constructed by Darth Momin to resurrect his wife, Padmé Amidala. While walking through visions, he encountered Poof along with many Jedi with their lightsabers ready to battle him. However, Vader killed all the illusions and chopped off Poof's head as the words "Let the past die" resounded in his mind.[30] Poof's traits and skills were eventually mentioned in a set of hand-drawn maps that were believed to be created by the Ithorian artist Gammit Chond.[7]

Personality and traits[]

"Yes, but we are the guardians of two ideas, are we not? Sometimes, unfortunately, they come into conflict."
―Poof on peace and justice — (audio) Listen (file info)[6]

Yarael Poof was a Quermian[1] who stood 2.64 meters tall (8 ft., 8 in.)[4] and had pasty white skin and red eyes.[5] Like other members of his species, Poof possessed a long neck,[32] two sets of arms, and two brains[1]—one in his head and the other in his chest.[33] The Jedi Master's long neck and four arms made him recognizable.[32]

Poof was a noble thinker among the Jedi High Council's ranks.[29] However, although he appeared as a serene thinker among the Council members, Poof also had a mischievous side and enjoyed playing mind tricks on colleagues.[4] He believed that while there sometimes existed conflict between peace and justice, Jedi must always strive to protect both ideals.[6] Poof was fond of the repertory theater in Kwenn's Jedi outpost.[26]

Powers and abilities[]

A powerful Jedi Master[3] who was skilled in teaching and diplomacy,[9] Poof was an expert practitioner of illusions and Jedi mind tricks,[33] which he could use to bring conflicts to a decisive end[4]—though he rarely needed to do so.[10] He was also a dexterous combatant with a lightsaber and was able to perfect many incredible moves that only his spineless anatomy could allow.[4]

Equipment[]

Poof carried a blue-bladed lightsaber[34] and wore brown Jedi robes with a traditional Quermian cannom collar that concealed his second set of arms.[4] He also possessed a comlink.[29]

Behind the scenes[]

Notable appearances[]

"We didn't realize that he was supposed to have four arms until the end."
―Jeffrey Thomas regarding the design of Yarael Poof in the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project[35]
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Early concept art of Yarael Poof, which was labeled simply "Alien Jedi"

Yarael Poof was first pictured in the teaser trailer for the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, the first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.[36] The trailer debuted in theaters across twenty-six cities on November 17, 1998,[37] with a widespread release on November 20 the same year.[36] His first appearance was in The Phantom Menace upon its release. He was portrayed by a puppet operated by Michelle Taylor. Although his name was never spoken in The Phantom Menace, it was given in the film's credits.[5]

Poof was originally slated to reappear in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, but George Lucas was concerned that viewers would confuse him with the Kaminoans, a new species introduced in the film. As no new footage of the Jedi Council chambers was shot for Episode II, archive footage from Episode I was reused. In order to remove him from the film, Poof was digitally painted out of the footage and replaced by Coleman Trebor, a new Jedi Master designed for the movie.[38]

Concept art of Poof's appearance in the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project's first phase is shown in The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One), in which senior illustration manager Jeffrey Thomas states that the concept art team was unaware that the character had four arms until near the end of development.[35]

Errors[]

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Concept art of Poof from the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project

According to multiple sources, Poof died prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars.[4][28][29] Despite this, he later appeared as part of the Jedi Council in Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu 5, a story that takes place during the aforementioned conflict, the fifth issue of Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu[39] which released on December 27, 2017.[40] According to Matt Martin of the Lucasfilm Story Group, this was an error, and the Council's composition should have been consistent with that previously seen in Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu 1,[41] which was released on August 30, 2017.[42] Poof also anachronistically appears in the 2022 video game LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga during the side quest "Rala's Day Off," which takes place at some point after the beginning of the Clone Wars. As the video game is non-canon, this error does not affect continuity.[43]

His first name was misspelled "Yareal" in The High Republic: The Rising Storm.[12] In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One), Poof, alongside all other Jedi Council members shown in the book, is referred to as a "Grandmaster"—possibly referring to the occupation of Grand Master. As Poof is not stated to hold this title in any story material set during the multimedia project and the title is used for the other Council members in the art book, this article assumes that the book was in error.[35]

Non-canon history[]

"Oh, how I will relish handing that tyrannical research manager evidence of his mistake! Haha! Ahem, no. A Jedi is not proud or boastful. He is, however, leaving!"
―Poof relishing in his freedom — (audio) Listen (file info)[43]
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Yarael Poof on Kamino

Poof appears in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga as a playable character, unlocked after completing the side quest "Rala's Day Off." Although Poof is voice-acted in the title, his voice actor is not credited. In the game, he is described as a respected teacher, known for guiding a number of Padawans and younglings in the ways of the Force. One youngling found in the Jedi temple expresses their hope to be as wise as Yoda, as strong as Mace Windu, and as famous as Yarael Poof.[43]

In the game's free-play mode, a message from Poof can be found on Coruscant, informing players that he is trapped on Kamino and wishes to be rescued. Poof can be found on Kamino, regardless of whether players read his message, where he is looking for a bounty hunter that he hopes will assist him. When approached by players not using a bounty hunter character, Poof informs them they are of no use to him and bids them a good day. When players with the correct character type still refuse to help him, he resigns himself to staying on Kamino and expresses his distress over having nothing to wear for casual Friday the next day.[43]

When players finally speak to him as a bounty hunter and agree to aid him, Poof initially mistakes them for the head researcher but quickly realizes they are not. He then informs them that he is, in fact, a renowned Jedi Master but that the Kaminoans have mistaken him for one of their own—Rala De—who has been missing for some time. The Kaminoans have put him to work despite his attempts to explain the dilemma and his true identity, believing that he was attempting to shirk responsibility—a trait for which De had gained a reputation. Fearing for the real Kaminoan worker's safety and hoping to leave, Poof requests that the player investigate the situation for him.[43]

As the player searches for De, a Coruscanti human informs them that they have not seen a Kaminoan lately but that they should consult Poof, whom she claims to have seen teaching a class of younglings. After traveling to the Jedi Temple, the player can find De, who is posing as Poof and claiming to be Jedi Master "Yodel Proof." After the younglings realize De is not the real Master Poof, he attempts to escape, forcing the player to chase him. After the player apprehends De and returns to Kamino, Poof refrains from inquiring about the details of De's return while also gleefully exclaiming that he can finally leave. Poof then states that he would relish in proving the research manager wrong but then collects himself, stating that a Jedi is neither proud nor boastful—but that he is, in fact, leaving.[43] Poof's final line of dialogue is derived from a quote attributed to his Legends counterpart in the 2007 reference book by Ryder Windham Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force.[44]

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Non-canon appearances[]

Sources[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ultimate Star Wars
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 According to Savage Spirits, Yarael Poof died shortly before the Clone Wars. As Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the beginning of the Clone Wars to the year 22 BBY, it can be determined that Poof died around 22 BBY.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 The High Republic: Light of the Jedi
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
  8. Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of The High Republic: Light of the Jedi to 232 BBY.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 ToppsDigitalLogo Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Yarael Poof - Jedi Master - Base Series 1)
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi
  11. Star Wars (2020) 2
  12. 12.0 12.1 The High Republic: The Rising Storm
  13. 13.0 13.1 The High Republic: Eye of the Storm 2
  14. Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of The High Republic: Out of the Shadows to 231 BBY.
  15. The High Republic: Out of the Shadows
  16. Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of The High Republic: The Fallen Star to 230 BBY.
  17. The High Republic: The Fallen Star
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight 1
  19. The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight 3
  20. 20.00 20.01 20.02 20.03 20.04 20.05 20.06 20.07 20.08 20.09 20.10 The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness
  21. The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness is set one year after the destruction of Starlight Beacon, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 230 BBY.
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 The Jedi Face a Crisis in New Star Wars Novel The Living Force on Gizmodo (September 7, 2023) (archived from the original on September 7, 2023)
  23. The High Republic: Quest for Planet X
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 Jedi Fallen Order - Dark Temple 1
  25. Star Wars: Timelines
  26. 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 StarWars The Jedi Council Debates Its Future in Star Wars: The Living Force - Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
  27. The Jedi Face a Crisis in New Star Wars Novel The Living Force on Gizmodo (September 7, 2023) (archived from the original on September 7, 2023)
  28. 28.0 28.1 28.2 Savage Spirits
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
  30. 30.0 30.1 Darth Vader (2017) 25
  31. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary states that Fortress Vader was built forty-six years before the Starkiller Incident, which Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates to 34 ABY, thereby dating the construction to 12 BBY. Since the events of issues 2325 of the Star Wars: Darth Vader (2017) comic-book series take place during and shortly after the construction of the fortress, the Battle of Fortress Vader must also occur around 12 BBY.
  32. 32.0 32.1 Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 1
  33. 33.0 33.1 Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
  34. Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
  35. 35.0 35.1 35.2 The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One)
  36. 36.0 36.1 StarWars Episode I Teaser Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)
  37. Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition
  38. HomingBeaconTitleSmall Homing Beacon #67 - Coleman Talks Coleman on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  39. Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu 5
  40. MarvelLogo Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu (2017) #5 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
  41. TwitterLogo Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "The comic. The council seen in issue 5 should be the same as that in issue 1. Looks like I missed it." (screenshot)
  42. MarvelLogo Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu (2017) #1 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
  44. Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
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