Jedi Order

For countless generations, the Jedi Knights, an order of warrior-monks based out of Coruscant’s Jedi Temple, allied with the Republic to defend peace, justice, and democracy throughout the galaxy.

Twelve Jedi Masters make up the High Council, also known as the Jedi Council. The High Council represents the Jedi Order’s top leadership, including the Grand Master of the Order who is generally the oldest, wisest member. Second to the Grand Master is the Master of the Order, who leads the High Council in most day-to-day matters. These are nominated and voted on by the rest of the Council.

As the defeat of the Sith was fairly recent, the Order is currently rather conservative in its views on wielding the Force. Essentially, the generally accepted view is that the Jedi way is the only way to the Light, and any other path will more than likely lead to the Dark Side. This means that any and all members of the Order are expected to adhere strictly to the Jedi tradition and rules established by the High Council. Furthermore, any Force wielder or Force sensitive outside of the Order is considered a potential threat at best and an enemy of the Jedi at worst.

The Code

The Jedi Code encompasses the central philosophies that the Jedi are expected to study, understand, and adhere to. It provides a guide when circumstances and events exceed expectations or experience.

There is no emotion, there is peace.

There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.

There is no passion, there is serenity.

There is no chaos, there is harmony.

There is no death, there is the Force.

Ranks

Youngling/Initiate

The Order seeks out young Force-sensitive children throughout the galaxy and brings them to its temples to begin their training. This rank is not playable due to character policies.

5. Wayseeker

Wayseekers are those Jedi who have requested and been permitted by the Jedi Council to operate independently of the Council and its dictates. This may be done because of a calling by the Force, a reasoned disagreement with the Council over actions or philosophies, or a need to take time to meditate and reflect, for example. Notably, to take the path of the Wayseeker does require the seeker to ask and receive permission from the Council; therefore the Candidate should be on good terms with and trusted by the Jedi Council. This is not the same thing as leaving the Order, and Wayseekers are still expected to be true to the Force, some form of the Jedi Code, and to serve the Light, even if their methods might be considered unconventional. This is not an easy life, for the Wayseeker cannot count on the aid of the Council or even other Jedi. Additionally, Wayseeker status should be considered a path and not a destination. It is not an excuse to get out of accountability to the Council, and should serve some plot and/or character development purpose.

As such, this is a restricted concept that may be subject to heavier scrutiny from staff. Please note that the being a Wayseeker is not carte blanche to do whatever you want and still call yourself a Jedi. Wayseekers are still part of the Order and subject to IC discipline, up to and including expulsion from the Jedi Order.

Playing a Wayseeker is also not a path to get around the restrictions on playing dark side characters - those require other approval even if they are permitted.

4. Padawan

Through a rite of passage known as The Gathering, Younglings must enter the Crystal Caves of Ilum and retrieve a kyber crystal with which to assemble their own lightsaber. They may then advance to the rank of Padawan, typically under the tutelage of a more exerienced Knight or Master.

3. Knight

Once the High Council has determined that a Padawan has proven him or herself as a Jedi and mastered the Force, he/she will be granted the rank of Knight and released from apprenticeship. Most successful Jedi are able to reach this rank.

2. Master

Not all Jedi ever reach this level of mastery. However, if the Council has determined that a Knight has gained a high level of experience and wisdom, and has remained true to the Jedi way, they may grant the individual the rank of Jedi Master.

1. Grand Master

The Grand Master of the Order is the highest rank possible within the organization. This individual presides over the High Council and acts as a leader and figurehead for the Jedi Order.