10. Kylo Ren
It is still too early to give final marks to the heroes of "Star Wars" from the current film cycle, but it is already obvious that Kylo Ren has turned out to be a very interesting character. For the first time we see on the big screen a novice Sith - a guy in whom the conflicting emotions overwhelming him have not yet burned out. Passions rule Kylo, and they throw him from side to side, making the young man uncontrollable and unpredictable. However, he is very strong in the Sith martial arts and, as befits a dark side warrior, prone to deception and manipulation. So Kylo is extremely dangerous, which does not prevent him from being ridiculous and comical at times. Let's see where fate will lead him.
9. Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka is unfamiliar to those who only know Star Wars from feature films. However, she made her big screen debut in the feature-length animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and she deservedly earned a place in the pantheon of the cycle's big heroes. Tano begins her adventure as a naively enthusiastic Padawan trained by Anakin Skywalker, and over the course of five seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, she grows into a life-wise warrior. Like Anakin, Ahsoka becomes disillusioned with the Jedi Order and eventually leaves it. But she does not go over to the dark side and continues the war even when the Emperor is victorious. Some of Tano's later adventures can be seen in Star Wars Rebels, where she acts as an adult member of the Resistance and even gets the opportunity to explain herself and fight Darth Vader.
8.R2-D2 and C-3PO
In all fairness, the duo of droids would be worth splitting and singling out each one according to their place on the list. But we will not separate on different points those who are usually together and who complement each other perfectly. While the C-3PO robot translator is chatty, cowardly and comical in every word and gesture, its beepy companion navigator R2-D2 is the bravest and most reliable bucket of bolts in the entire galaxy. It would seem impossible to make the audience fall in love with the creature that most resembles a litter bin with a lid, but George Lucas succeeded.
7. Luke Skywalker
Against the background of his colorful surroundings, Luke seems like a bland and boring hero. But such is the karma of the central character - the core around which the plot of the first trilogy "Wars" revolves. Luke doesn't knock off his feet, but he has something to admire. He goes a long way from a naive guy from a farm to a Jedi master, and he overcomes all trials with dignity, winning in the finale of the first trilogy not a combat, but a moral and psychological victory over evil, which is rarely seen in genre cinema. In addition, now we have not only the blandish Luke from the first trilogy, but also the colorful, quirky elderly Luke from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This is a controversial addition, but it definitely made Luke more interesting.
6. Chewbacca
Is it possible to become a spectator's favorite without uttering a single word that the public understands? Sure. Chewbacca did it well. George Lucas invented the Wookiees, inspired by his dog Indiana (the one who gave the name to Indiana Jones). The big dog often rode with the owner in the front seat of the car, and Lucas imagined that he was surfing space with the furry first mate. Love for a dog helped the director make Chewbacca the most charming alien and loyal companion for the main characters of "Wars".
5. Leia Organa
There are many stereotypical characters in adventure fiction, and Princess Leia could well be one of them - a stereotyped sexy "maiden in trouble" who is rescued by the protagonist. However, George Lucas and his team were able to reimagine the template and make Leia a fresh and original heroine. Yes, she has sensuality and sex appeal, but they do not define Leia, but turn out to be only two of the many manifestations of this determined and heroic woman. In Leia, the aristocracy of a princess, the courage of a warrior, the eccentricity of a society lady and the leadership of a general intersect. She is ready to become a slave for a while in order to save a friend and beloved - this in itself says a lot. However, in the end, Leia turns out to be a bad mother. But sometimes you have to make a choice between the son and the Galaxy.
4. Emperor Palpatine
In the world of Star Wars, the Emperor is absolutely evil, and he looks terrible. Such a villain could easily turn out to be a caricature, but the Emperor has his own appeal. He is very cunning and cunning, and he masterfully manipulates even those who oppose him. And the way the Emperor enjoys his villainy and plays with Luke like a cat and a mouse is simply mesmerizing. This bastard deserves to be defeated as one of the main events in the history of the Galaxy.
3. Yoda
What does a great Jedi teacher look like? How mighty a warrior? How wise is a sorcerer? How powerful is the ruler? No, as a funny swamp animal, which at first looks more like a pet than an intelligent creature. In the end, Yoda turns out to be a delightful combination of hidden power, paradoxical wisdom and sheer comedy. He is both funny and deeply respectful - at least until we learn from the prequel trilogy that he is fighting the Emperor and was unable to win. But, as they say, there is a hole in the old woman, and Yoda does not pretend to be perfect.
2. Darth Vader
One of the most charismatic villains in the history of genre cinema, Darth Vader is etched into viewers' memory as soon as he first appears in the frame. His powerful figure, hidden under black armor, is terrifying, and it seems that there is nothing human in this creature. However, as the narrative progresses, we learn that Vader is much more difficult than it seems at first glance, and that he can not only return to the light side, but also again become the star wars hero that Anakin Skywalker was in his youth. When the first trilogy of the cycle comes to an end, we realize that Vader was its hero to the same extent as the formal protagonist of the trilogy Luke. After all, he also went a long spiritual path and won a victory over evil - not so much on the imperial throne as in his heart.
1. Han Solo
"The most humane man" - this is not said about Han Solo, but fully applies to him. Unlike other protagonists of Wars, Solo is not a born savior or conqueror of the Galaxy, but an ordinary smuggler who, at the beginning of the cycle, is just trying to earn extra money. And although he later becomes a Rebel general and a war hero, Solo remains to the end a dubious type with a penchant for scams and a love of adventure. That's why we love him. Khan hesitates, Khan brags, Khan jokes, Khan is wrong, Khan does not always know what to do. At the same time, he is charming, courageous and loyal to friends. His humanity can be seen in his every word and deed, and it contrasts nicely with the epic pathos of Wars. Well, the game of Harrison Ford turns Khan into one of the most attractive characters in the entire world of science fiction.
How far each Padawan has progressed depends on his abilities, as well as the duration and intensity of his training. But the main factor is the Teacher.A Padawan's close relationship with one particular Master is absolutely essential, both for moral and practical reasons. There are several reasons.
- Experience of the Jedi Knights.
The Jedi Master is not only ahead of his Padawan in advancement, but also has in his experience many valuable truths unknown to the student. He gives important tips of a principled nature to protect you from wasting time and energy. This has a beneficial effect on the skill level of the Padawan. - The presence of the Teacher.
The techniques and spiritual implications of Jedi art are not always verbal and precise. Teaching is often done in body language; The master himself shows how to correctly perform this or that exercise. The Padawan can only gradually assimilate the content by following its explanation. A level of technique equal to that of a Jedi Master can usually only be achieved as a result of years of training supervised by the Master in order to improve the skill. - Consistency.
Each Jedi went the Padawan path himself, and as a result, he acquired individual experience, formed his personal qualities and developed his own manner of performing the technique. This is beneficial for the Jedi art in general, but it can hurt the Padawan passing from one teacher to the next. He may encounter different body languages and techniques and become disoriented as it is not easy to compare. It is clear that this will make it difficult for him to achieve high results, or even make classes impossible. Therefore, it is so important for the Padawan to stay in constant contact with the Jedi Master so that training and education would take place according to uniform criteria.
The harmonious relationship between the Jedi Master and the Padawan implies a selfless devotion to the cause and free surrender to the influence of the personality of the Jedi Master. - Spiritual Affinity.
A Jedi Master is an intelligent and discerning friend who gives his student complete freedom to express themselves and develop individual experiences. He tunes in to the development and improvement of technology and consciousness, gives valuable life truths, relying on his rich experience and knowledge accumulated over thousands of years. Communication from heart to heart is established, which cannot be hindered by differences in upbringing, or even a language barrier. - A responsibility.
The task of the Master is to achieve such a level of Padawan training, at which the technique is mastered by the subconscious - so that the techniques are automatically performed in the best possible way. This means that the Jedi Master, in addition to directing the studies and training, must train regularly himself.
A good Padawan appreciates the Teacher, treats him with trust and respect, diligently follows his advice and realizes his duty to pass on the knowledge gained to the next generation of students when the time comes. Thanks to this, the art of the Jedi is constantly renewed and lives a long life. This living connection can change, but it remains continuous, like the flow of life force. Even after his death, the teacher lives in the student's heart and in his deeds ...
May the Great Power be with you!
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- Finiss Valorum - Chancellor of the Republic from 40 - 32 BBY, accused of corruption and bureaucracy. During the conflict between the Trade Federation and the planet of Naboo, Queen Amidala (at the suggestion of Senator Palpatine) passed a vote of no confidence in Valorum, and by a general vote he was removed from his post as ruler of the Republic. Palpatine was soon chosen to replace him.
- Darth Vectivus was the director of the Jonex 8 11 mining mine (star system MZX32905), near the planet Bimmiel. Faced with the dark side of the force at the mine, he began to research it, and later became the Dark Lord of the Sith under the name Darth Vectivus. Despite his adherence to the dark side, he retained his old principles and moral foundations, thanks to which he remained fair and balanced, not succumbing to the temptation of power.
- Asajj Ventress ( Asajj Ventress) is a Dark Jedi from Dathomir, in the past - the assistant of Count Dooku and sister of the night, in the present - a bounty hunter. According to the novel, "The Dark Follower" died on the planet Kristoffsis, once again trying to kill her sworn enemy, Count Dooku.
- Ton Wee ( Taun we) - Assistant to Prime Minister Kamino, accompanied Obi-Wan Kenobi on his visit to the cloning and training center for clone troopers.
- Mace Windu ( Mace windu) is the youngest head of the Jedi High Council in the entire history of the Order.
- Maximilian Veers ( Maximilian veers) - General of the Armored Forces of the Empire, one of the few Imperial officers who won the trust and respect of Darth Vader.
- Quinlan Vos ( Quinlan vos) - Jedi Master, General of the Republican Army during the Clone Wars.
- Vosk ( Vossk) - one of the leaders of the Bounty Hunter Guild.
- Adi Gallia - Jedi Master has long remained a member of the High Council. Then she died at the hands of Savage Opress.
- Galen Marek ( Galen marek, also known as "Starkiller" ( Starkiller) and "Apprentice" ( The apprentice)) - the antihero of the Star Wars universe. After Darth Vader killed Galen's father, the boy grew up under the supervision of the Sith Lord and became his secret apprentice under the name "Starkiller".
- Nute Gunray ( Nute gunray, transcription options - Nute Gunray, Newt Gunray) - Viceroy (Viceroy) of the Trade Federation. He personally took part in the occupation of Naboo, was the initiator of numerous attempts on Padmé Amidala. Under his leadership, the Trade Federation became one of the largest suppliers of battle droids to the army. He was killed by Darth Vader along with other members of the Separatist Council on Mustafar.
- Gepta Rokar is the last of the order of the Wizards of Tund.
- General Grievous ( General grievous, birth name - Kimaen jai Shilal ( Qymaen jai Sheelal)) - Supreme Commander of the Droid Army of the Confederation of Independent Systems.
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- Dathka Graush is a Force-sensitive purebred Sith male, Dark Lord of the Sith, who lived approximately 7,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. He took an active part in one of the periodically flaring up civil wars on Korriban. In order to gain an advantage in war, he, being very sophisticated in Sith alchemy and magic, he ultimately combined these two sciences into one, in fact, becoming the founding father of the traditions of Sith necromancy, and with its help he created himself an army of the living dead, the so-called "Korriban zombies", thanks to which he eventually won, and took control of two-thirds of the planet. His reign, which lasted 50 years, was marked by unprecedented brutality and terror, excessive even for the Sith. While still alive, he replaced his heart with a Force-filled crystal, called the "Heart of Grausch", but in about 6,950 BBY he died, almost at the very beginning of the Hundred Years Darkness, as is believed to be the result of a terrorist attack. It is possible that the exiled Jedi, led by Ajanta Poll, who arrived on Korriban around the same time, were somehow involved. According to Sith traditions, Datka, along with his sword, holocron, and Sith amulet, was buried in a tomb in the Golg Valley, and his spirit, as was often the case in those days, remained in the tomb where his body rested. Thousands of years later, about six months before the Battle of Yavin, the pirate ship Ginny's Courage, commanded by Captain Naz Fellod, was wrecked on Korriban. Log entries indicate that the ghost of Datka Grausch had not yet calmed down by then.
- Darth Desolous ( Darth desolous) is a Jedi who became a Sith.
- Jabba the Hutt ( Jabba the hutt, full name - Jabba Desiliyk Tiure) - crime boss and gangster, the most influential leader of the Hutt crime clans.
- Dexter "Dex" Jettster ( Dexter Jettster) - formerly a prospector on Subterrel, then an arms dealer, later a restaurateur. He was known as a good and reliable informant for the Jedi, a member of the anti-imperial resistance.
- Vrad Dodonna ( Vrad dodonna) is the son of General Jan Dodonna, pilot of the Rebel Alliance starfighter. Died after the Battle of Yavin, destroying the Executioner Super Star Destroyer, with which Darth Vader intended to destroy the rebels along with the planet Yavin IV.
- Jan Dodonna ( Jan Dodonna) - a brilliant tactician and strategist, captain of one of the first "Star Destroyers" during the Galactic Republic, then one of the first generals of the Rebel Alliance. Together with Adar Tallon, he wrote a book on modern space combat.
- Mara Jade Skywalker ( Mara jade skywalker) - was alternately the "Hand of the Emperor", a smuggler (deputy of Taylon Karrd), later - a Jedi Master and a member of the High Council of the Jedi, consort of Luke Skywalker, teacher of Jaina Solo.
- Admiral Jerjerrod ( Jerjerrod) - Admiral of the Old Republic, was a friend and supporter of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
- Tiann Jerjerrod ( Tiaan jerjerrod) - grandson of Admiral Jerjerrod, Imperial General, then Moff (Governor) of the Quantum Sector, supervised the construction of the second Death Star over Endor
- Durge is a member of the Gen "Dai race, one of the most famous bounty hunters in the last decades of the Old Republic. He was hired by Jabba the Hutt and had to work with ten-year-old Boba Fett. Believed to have died on Muunilinst, he nevertheless survived and was killed by Anakin Skywalker, who, during a battle on board the ship, drove the mercenary into an escape pod, and then, using the Force, threw it into the bowels of the central star of the Karthakk system.
- Dio Lexie is a Senator from the planet Uyter at the start of the Clone Wars and a member of the Loyalist Committee who opposed the restriction of the Senate's powers and the expansion of the central government. Killed.
- Durga the Hutt (full name is Durga Besadii Tai, also known as His Greatness Lord Durga) is a Khatt of the Besadii kajidik (clan), the successor of the former head of this Hutt clan Aruk, a hermaphrodite with a masculine personality, orange eyes, and a large birthmark on left eye, a gangster (like all Hutts), at the age of 100 (adolescence for the Hutts) he began to learn the basics of doing business, and became the right hand of his parent Aruk, and when he died, Durga suspected that his father had been killed. In desperation, Durga turned to the head of the Black Sun criminal syndicate, Prince Xizor, for help, and in exchange for a considerable percentage of the Besadii clan's business in processing spice on the planet Ylesia, he agreed, and later found out that the then head of the Kajidik Desiliik was involved in the murder. Jilliak Desilyk Tyrone, uncle of Jabba the Hutt, who ordered the poisoning of Aruk with one very rare and powerful drug, which is why Aruk eventually died in painful withdrawal. Upon learning of this, Durga, enraged, according to the old Hutt traditions, challenged Gilliac to a duel, and killed, and later for some time became one of the Vigo (members of the Ruling Council) in the Black Sun syndicate, but after the death of the head of the organization, Prince Xizor, he decided to act on one's own. To begin with, he thoroughly pressed the Desiliyk clan, and made the Besadii clan dominant on the entire planet of Nal Hutt, and then decided to destroy the New Republic, creating a new superweapon for this - the so-called "Sword of Darkness", built on the basis of the blueprints of the "Star Death ”, the design of which was replete with various technical miscalculations, in particular due to the stinginess of Durga in purchasing the necessary materials, and due to the involvement of representatives of the dubiously intelligent race of Taurils in the construction of the station, who were very easily distracted from their work. In addition, when the New Republic found out what exactly Durga was up to, a sabotage group was sent to destroy the ship, however, it failed (two of its members were killed, and the leader of the group, Republican intelligence general Crix Madina, was personally shot by Durga), and when the republican fleet appeared to destroy the "Sword of Darkness", then Durga tried to escape from them on his ship through the asteroid field, which, however, was crushed by two massive asteroids, and did not manage to fire a single shot, and Durga himself ingloriously died with him ... After the death of Durga, the new head of the Besadii clan was Durga's cousin, Borg Besadii Diori, who, despite enormous difficulties, still managed to maintain control of the Besadii clan over the planet Nal Hutta.
- Count Dooku, aka Darth Tyranus ( Count dooku / Darth tyranus) - Crown Count Serenno, one of Yoda's students and teacher of Qui-Gon. He was one of the greatest Jedi in the galaxy, with a great gift to connect with the Force as an orator, philosopher, and lightsaber fighter. Having switched to the dark side of power, he became the Dark Lord of the Sith, created and led the Confederation of Independent Systems. Killed by Anakin Skywalker on orders from Palpatine.
- Poe Dameron ( Poe dameron) - Resistance pilot, squadron commander.
- Kyp Durron ( Kyp Durron) - the son of political prisoners, in his youth, under the influence of the spirit of the ancient Sith Lord Exar Kun, he found himself on the dark side of power, and, devoured by the thirst for revenge for the death of his parents, with the help of the Sun Crusher superweapon, he destroyed the Karrida system, in which the largest center for training imperial stormtroopers, but later returned to light. An early student of Luke Skywalker, a Jedi Master with a tendency to act aggressively, he fought in the war against the Yuuzhan Vong.
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- Tiber Zann ( Tyber zann) - crime leader, creator of a criminal organization known as the Zann Consortium
- Darth Zannah is a Sith student of Darth Bane.
- Zen Mitov - Jedi, born after the Battle of Yavin. He was the only Jedi to wield a dark lightsaber.
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- IG-88 ( IG-88) is a class 4 battle droid series developed by Holovan Laboratories. A total of 4 IG-88s were made, among the most notorious "bounty hunters" in the galaxy. Were in the service of Jabba the Hutt.
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- Yoda ( Yoda) - Grand Jedi Master, one of the oldest members of the Jedi Council, one of the wisest and strongest members of the Order. Master of Count Dooku, Cin Drallig, Kit Fisto, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Oppo Rancisis, Qui-Gon Jinn, Luke Skywalker and many other Jedi.
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- Karrd, Teylon ( Talon karrde, aka "Talon") - a smuggler and merchant of information, was forced to join the New Republic.
- Kyle Katarn ( Kyle katarn) - was an Imperial stormtrooper, later learning that his father was not killed by the rebels, but, on the contrary, for participation in the Rebel Alliance, went over to his side. Considered one of the strongest fighters in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
- Captain Rex is the commander of the 501st Clone Legion, a participant in the Battle of Geonosis, as well as many other battles in the history of the Clone Wars.
- Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi ( Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi) - Jedi Master, Master of the Jedi Council, Supreme General of the Republic. Disciple of Qui-Gon Jinn and Yoda, teacher of Anakin and Luke Skywalkers.
- K "Kruhk ( K'Kruhk) - a Force-sensitive man from the Withid race, a Jedi of the decline of the Old Republic, a student of Lilith Tusiz, successfully survived the Clone Wars, Order 66, the time of the Empire's rule, the war with the Yuuzhan Vong, and the rise of the One Sith of Darth Krayt. A member of the New Jedi Order since 137 ABY, and a member of the Jedi High Council. The teacher of Cade Skywalker, and by that time almost the oldest Jedi in the entire Order.
- Ki-Adi-Mundi ( Ki-Adi-Mundi) - Jedi Master, Jedi Protector, Member of the Jedi High Council, General of the Republican Army. Killed by clone troopers following Order 66.
- Agen Kolar is a Jedi Master of the Zabrak race from Iridonia. A member of the Jedi Council, a military leader, he was known as a master of lightsaber combat. Killed by Palpatine while arresting the latter.
- Jaden Corr ( Jaden corr) - Jedi from Coruscant, student of Kyle Katarn. Considered a clone of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
- Kradossk ( Cradossk) - Trandoshan, one of the leaders of the Bounty Hunter Guild. Bosska's father. Killed by his son, leading to a split in the Guild.
- Xanatos is the second Padawan of Qui-Gon Jinn, who was unable to overcome negative qualities in himself and allowed himself to be carried away by the dark side of the Force. Owner of the Dalnye Miri corporation. He was killed in a duel by Qui-Gon and his new Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Xendor is a Force-sensitive man, human, from the Kashi-Mer dynasty, who became a Jedi, but later became interested in the teachings of the dark side. He founded the Lettow Legions movement, and together with his mistress Arden Lyn launched a war with the Jedi Order, which later became known as the First Great Schism. However, in 24,500 BBY, in a decisive battle on the planet Columus, his army suffered a crushing defeat, he himself was killed, and most of his legions were destroyed.
- Xizor ( Xizor) - the owner of the travel company "Transport Company Ksizora", a member, and then the leader of the criminal syndicate "Black Sun", a dark prince. He was the third most powerful person in the galaxy after Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. Killed aboard his personal orbital station, which was subjected to artillery fire from the battleship "Executioner", on the orders of Darth Vader.
- Danny Kui ( Danni quee) is a New Republic biotic scientist, a Yuuzhan Vong biotechnologist, and an unofficial member of the New Jedi Order.
- Plo Koon ( Plo kuun) - Jedi Master and member of the Jedi Council during the decline of the Galactic Republic, General of the Republican Army. Disciple of Tivokka, teacher of Bultar Swan and Lissarka. He was an excellent pilot and an experienced swordsman.
- Exar Kun ( Exar kun) - a gifted Jedi and the best student of Vodo-Siosk Baas, later switched to the dark side of the Force, becoming the greatest Lord of the Sith. Disciple of the resurrected Freedon Nadd. One of the most dangerous enemies of the Republic and the Jedi Order, he started the Great Sith War. He was the first to keep his mind separate from his body and is also credited with inventing the first double-bladed lightsaber, also known as the "light staff." Four thousand years later, the ghost of Kun returned, and with the goal of destroying all the Jedi, wreaked havoc among the students of Luke Skywalker at the Academy on Yavin IV, seducing several of them to the dark side, as well as killing many, and was defeated only with great difficulty by the joint efforts of all young Jedi.
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- Kligg Lars ( Cliegg lars) - a farmer from Tatooine, bought Shmi Skywalker, mother of Anakin Skywalker, and made her his wife. Owen Lars' father.
- Owen Lars ( Owen Lars) - a farmer from Tatooine, together with his wife Beru Whitesan Lars ( Beru lars) at the request of Obi-Wan Kenobi took Luke Skywalker up. Killed by Imperial stormtroopers at the behest of their half-brother, Darth Vader.
- Lana Amidala
- Lumiya ( Lumiya) - the real name of Shira Elan Calla Bree, was the "Hand of the Emperor", working undercover in the Rebel Alliance, during the battle her ship was shot down by Luke Skywalker, through the Force, who recognized her as an enemy. She was rescued by the Emperor, who turned her into a cyborg Sith, after which she took the name "Lumiya" for herself. She founded her own sect of followers of the Dark Side, persuaded Jacen Solo to the Dark Side, and was executed by Luke Skywalker, who believed that she was responsible for the death of his wife Mara Jade.
- Lando Calrissian ( Lando calrissian, transcription variant - Lando) - entrepreneur, friend of Han Solo, Baron-administrator of Cloud City, later General of the Rebel Alliance.
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- Maz Kanata ( Maz kanata) is a Force-sensitive humanoid female pirate queen on the planet Takodana.
- Mai Shu ( Shu mai) - President of the Commercial Guild before and during the Clone Wars, a member of the Separatist Council.
- Male Diye is a Senator from the planet Uyter, successor to Lexi Dio, and a member of the so-called "Delegation 2000" - a group of senators who spoke out in defense of democracy and for Palpatine's relinquishment of the emergency powers he received during the Separatist Crisis.
- Darth Maul ( Darth maul) - Dark Lord of the Sith, a student of Darth Sidious, teacher of his brother Savage Opress.
- Mon Motna is a Senator.
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- Freedon Nadd ( Freedon nadd) - was a Jedi, then switched to the dark side of the Force, becoming a Sith and ruler of Onderon.
- Rugor Nass ( Rugor nass) - Gungan, a descendant of the legendary Galo, was elected Boss of the underwater city of Oto Gunga, during the attack of the Trade Federation on the planet Naboo made a defensive alliance with Queen Padmé Amidala, during the reign of Palpatine he fought against the imperial invaders.
- Lort Nida ( Lorth Needa) - Officer in the Republican Navy during the Clone Wars, later served in the Empire. He was one of the advisers to Admiral Kendal Ozzel. Killed by Darth Vader after Nida missed the Millennium Falcon.
- Calo Nord ( Calo nord) - a famous bounty hunter of the era of the Old Republic, who worked for the crime syndicate "Exchange". Killed while trying to kill Revan.
- Nien Nunb ( Nien nunb) - a talented merchant, a successful smuggler and a skilled pilot of his own ship "Sublight Queen". Having lost his ship, he joined the Rebel Alliance. Co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon during the Battle of Endor.
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- Kendal Ozzel is an admiral in the Imperial Navy. Strangled by Darth Vader for failing to follow orders.
- Bail Prestor Organa ( Bail prestor organa) - Prince Consort and Viceroy of Alderaan, adoptive father of Princess Leia Organa, Senator, one of the founders of the Rebel Alliance
- Breha Antilles Organa ( Queen breha organa) - Queen and Minister of Education of Alderaan, wife of Bail Organa and adoptive mother of Leia Organa.
- Savage Opress is the brother of the Dark Sith Lord Darth Maul, a disciple of Count Dooku, and a former servant of the Sith Lady Asajj Ventress.
- Canderous Ordo ( Canderous ordo) is one of the best warriors of the Mandalorian Ordo clan. After the Mandalorians were defeated, he assisted Revan in his search for the Star Forge. After the Jedi Civil War, Mand'alor na Mando'a ("sole ruler") became the title given to the leader of the Mandalorians.
- Barriss Offee ( Barriss offee) - Padawan of Luminara Unduli and a talented healer. During the Clone Wars, she betrayed the Jedi Order by bombing the Jedi Temple using a suicide bomber and putting Ahsoka Tano on trial. Was convicted of treason by the Senate of the Republic. According to one version, she died during the execution of Order 66.
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- Admiral Firmus Piett ( Admiral Firmus Piett) - Admiral of the Imperial Navy, acting under the command of Darth Vader
- Padmé Amidala Naberry ( Padmé amidala naberrie) - queen of the planet Naboo, later a senator
- Palpatine ( Palpatine) - Chancellor of the Republic, in fact Darth Sidious ( Darth sidious), dark lord of the Sith, later - emperor ( The emperor)
- Unkar Platt ( Unkar Plutt) - male krolut, junk dealer, owner of a barokh market on the planet Jakku.
- Plo Koon is the Master of the Jedi Order.
- Pooja Naberry ( Pudhie naberrie) - politician, senator from the planet Naboo in the Imperial Senate, niece of Padmé Amidala Naberrie.
- Darth Plagueis the Wise ( Darth Plagueis the Wise) is a Force-sensitive Muun man, born under the name Hego Damascus, becoming the Dark Lord of the Sith, receiving the title of Darth Plagueis the Wise, heir to the teachings of Darth Bane and a master of Sith alchemy and magic. Darth Sidious's teacher.
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- P2-D2 ( R2-D2 / Artoodeetoo) is an astromech droid.
- Rancisis Oppo is a Force-sensitive Tisspian male, a member of the Jedi High Council, and a senior Jedi general during the Clone Wars, who was killed in Saleukemai by traitorous Jedi Sora Bulk in 19 BBY.
- Revan ( Revan) is a Jedi who became the Dark Lord of the Sith under the name Darth Revan. Defeated and captured by the Jedi, who erased his memory, transforming him into a Jedi again.
- Kylo Ren, aka Ben Solo ( Kylo Ren / Ben Solo) - Commander of the First Order, Master of the Knights of Ren, son of Han Solo and
- Naga Sadow - Lord of the Sith during the first Sith Empire, who became the Dark Lord of the Sith after the death of Marka Ragnos. The mastermind of the Great Hyperspace War, which ended in the destruction of the Empire.
- Sifo-Diaz is a member of the High Council of the Jedi, a seer who foresaw future events, it was he who made the order to create an army of clones.
- Raitt Sienar is a spaceship designer and designer, creator of the TIE Fighters and Death Star.
- Eila Secura ( Aayla secura, transcription variant - Ayla) - Jedi Knight, student of Quinlan Vos, General of the Republican Army.
- Aurra Sing ( Aurra sing) - also known as "Nashtah", formerly a Padawan, later a "bounty hunter" of the Jedi.
- Jaina Solo Fel ( Jaina Solo Fel) is a Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council of the New Jedi Order, wife of Jagged Fel. Daughter of Leia Organa and Han Solo, twin sister of Sith Jacen Solo, older sister of Anakin Solo.
- Jacen Solo ( Jasen solo) - Jedi, student of Luke Skywalker, mentor of Ben Skywalker, then switched to the dark side, becoming the third and last student of Lumiya. After killing Mara Jade Skywalker, he declared himself Darth Caedus, Dark Lord of the Sith. Killed by his sister Jaina Solo. Son of Han and Leia Organa Solo, twin of Jaina and older brother of Anakin Solo.
- Han Solo ( Han solo) - Smuggler, captain of the Millennium Falcon, later General of the Rebel Alliance. Spouse of Princess Leia Organa, father of Jedi Jaina Solo Fel and Sith Jacen Solo. In the film version, he is the father of former Jedi Ben Solo, who fell to the dark side, taking the name "Kylo Ren", and took a direct part in the extermination of the New Jedi Order. He tried to return his son to the side of the Light, but did not succeed, and was killed by him. George Lucas. In the animated series Star Wars Rebels, he saves the team.
- Wilhuff Tarkin ( Wilhuff tarkin) - the military governor of a number of star systems of the Empire, the author of the Doctrine of Terror and the initiator of the construction of the "Death Star".
- Booster Terrick is a smuggler who raised Wedge Antilles after the death of his parents.
- Mirax Terrick - smuggler, daughter of Booster Terrick, childhood friend of Wedge Antilles, wife of Corran Horn
- Shaak Ti is a Jedi Master, member of the Jedi High Council, and High Jedi General. She survived the Clone Wars and Order 66, but in about 4 BBY, on the planet Felucia was killed by Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller.
- Tivokka is a Wookiee, Jedi Master, Honorary Member of the Jedi Council, Yoda's apprentice, and Plo Koon's teacher.
- Saessie Tiin (Seshi) is a Jedi Master who is a member of the Jedi Council.
- Tholme ( Tholme) - Jedi Master during the decline of the Galactic Republic, teacher of Quinlan Vos and Eila Secura.
- Thrawn (full name - Meath T’rau’n uruodo, Mit th'raw'n uruodo) - Grand Admiral, Commander of the Forces of the Empire.
- Tulak Hord is a Force-sensitive human male Dark Lord of the Sith who ruled the Sith Empire from roughly 6,900 to 5,100 years before the Battle of Yavin, when lightsabers became much more common. Very little is known about his life and reign. However, the Sith chronicles retain fragmentary information about his ability to manipulate the dark side, as well as his extraordinary skill with the use of a lightsaber, which was held in high regard even by the Jedi who lived thousands of years after the death of Hord, considering him the greatest Sith master swordsman of ancient times. Nothing is known about the circumstances of Tulak Hord's death, but his power and greatness were so significant that the Sith, paying tribute to his skill and merit, built a magnificent tomb for him in the Valley of the Dark Lords, where, according to legend, besides the body of Hord himself, his Sith holocron was also laid, containing his recommendations for training in the art of using the lightsaber. It is known that during his lifetime, Tulak Hord, following the Sith tradition, wore heavy combat armor, and a Sith helmet with a mask that inspired fear in everyone who saw her. Many thousands of years later, Revan and subsequently turn him to the side of the world.
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- Aihanna Alenaih is a Keitanien Jedi who survived Order 66. She later joined a new order founded by Luke Skywalker.
Jedi (eng. Jedi) - one of the main characters in the universe of "Star Wars", a kind of knightly order, performing mainly a peacekeeping function during armed conflicts. The main mission of the Jedi Order is to protect the Republic and democracy. Any humanoid capable of controlling the Force could join their ranks. The ability to use the Force gives the Jedi some superpowers.
The Jedi never aspired to power per se, supporting the Republic as much as its policies were in line with the Code. In the new trilogy of the franchise, the Order was subordinate to the government, but after the revival of the Republic, it took the form of an organization independent of the state. Nevertheless, the Jedi always took into account the opinion of the authorities when making decisions.
origin of name
The very word "Jedi" was coined by the creator of the franchise, George Lucas. He claims that he was based on the name of the Japanese cinema genre "jidaigeki". This genre refers to a historical drama, the leitmotif of which is the life of a samurai. Since George Lucas is a big fan of Japanese culture, most likely the image of the samurai was taken by him as the basis for the Jedi as a character.
So who is the Force with?
According to the plot, the Force exists, since all living things in the Universe are interconnected by means of symbiotic creatures - midichlorians. The more their content in the cells of the body, the stronger the contact with the Force. However, the presence of midichlorians does not guarantee proper control over the Force, this art requires a long and hard work.
Children with a high content of midichlorians were specially found and, with the permission of their parents, were given to the education and training of the Order. Those who completed the training and coped with the five tests received the knighthood. Occasionally it was possible to become a knight without any trials - in the case of an exceptional feat.
The most famous weapon of the Jedi is considered to be a lightsaber, consisting of plasma emitted from a hilt. According to tradition, the newly minted knight must make a light "blade" with his own hands. The ability to wield this weapon well is usually combined with high concentration and harmony with the Force. In addition, thanks to the Force, the Jedi are characterized by increased agility, possession of telekinesis, hypnosis, and the gift of foresight.
Of course, the Jedi have sworn and powerful opponents - the Sith. Unlike most Jedi, they have a rather unpleasant appearance, since the appearance of a person who has chosen the dark side changes under its harmful effects. The most striking feature of the Sith is the "cat" eyes.
The Sith themselves were once Jedi, however, carried away by the dark side of the Force, they chose the path of separation and moved to the desert planet Korriban. The planet was inhabited by a race of red-skinned humanoids who also had the ability to use the Force. After a couple of millennia, the settlers enslaved them and became known as the Order of the Sith.
Jedi Code
Many books in the Star Wars universe contain the Jedi Code, which includes the following truths:
- There is no excitement - 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 Power.
Order hierarchy
As with any professional environment, the Jedi have a hierarchy based on the level of Force possession:
- Yongling... This was the name given to children with the ability for the Force, selected by the Order and raised by the Jedi as younglings.
- Padawan... The knight could take one of the younglings for training as an apprentice. The Padawan followed his mentor everywhere and received invaluable first-hand knowledge. When the teacher saw fit, the Padawan could pass tests to determine the strength of the spirit.
- Knight... After successfully passing the tests, the Padawan was recognized as a knight and could take his own apprentice. The Knights were full members of the Jedi Order and obeyed the Council.
- master... The most honored and respected knights were elected to the Council and appointed by the magistrates.
Jedi Among Us
In connection with the immense popularity of the star saga, a peculiar teaching of Jediism was born. Of course, it is more of a subculture than a religion, however, in the UK, Jediism is an officially registered religious movement. In this country alone, the subculture has about half a million members and is popular in many European countries, Australia, New Zealand... Modern "Jedi" consider themselves all the same noble knights, following the path of Light and trying to live up to this title. Whether actual followers of Jedi possess the Force is a mystery.
A small green old man leaning on a staff is hardly associated with a great warrior. But this is exactly what Jedi Master Yoda from the space saga "" looks like. Having raised a galaxy of capable students, the Knight of the Order turns into a fearless warrior at the first signals of danger. The elderly Jedi's agility and speed are admirable. May the Force be with you, wise Yoda!
History of creation
It is impossible to imagine a Star Wars movie without one of the main characters - Master Yoda. A short Jedi of unknown race - the embodiment of the knowledge and wisdom of the warrior order. It is all the more surprising that he initially wanted to make Yoda a simple monkey. The director was looking for an animal capable of holding a staff in his hands. But over time, the idea ceased to seem so brilliant to the author.
There is a theory that Yoda was inspired by the founder of the jujutsu school, Sokaku Takeda. The short man was well versed in martial arts and masterfully wielded a samurai sword.
The second prototype of Yoda is considered to be the great master of aikido Shioda Gozo. The short man devoted his childhood to training, and in maturity moved on to teaching. Shioda Gozo, according to his contemporaries, possessed perfect martial arts skills.
George Lucas entrusted British make-up artist Stuart Freeborn with work on the appearance of the mysterious character. The professional did not work on sketches for a long time. The man has combined his own face with characteristic mimic wrinkles. A couple of manipulations - and a mock-up of Master Yoda was unrolled in front of the director of the motion picture. This was what Lucas was looking for.
Yoda has a peculiar manner of speaking, giving the image an eccentricity. This arrangement of words in a sentence is called inversion. Such speech prevailed in the Anglo-Saxon dialect, which was used by the inhabitants of Great Britain in the 14th century.
American puppeteer and actor Frank Oz became Yoda's voice. In the original Star Wars trilogy, Yoda was portrayed by a rubber doll. So Frank Oz was responsible, in addition to the voice, for the management of the green creature. Later, with the advent of new technologies, the need for a rubber Jedi disappeared. The doll was replaced with computer animation.
Biography
No one knows which planet Yoda was born on. The story is also silent about the relatives of the unusual Jedi. It is known for certain that Yoda (and this is the real name of the hero) got into the military order as an adult.
The man left his home planet in search of work, but Yoda's ship was attacked. Having lost control of the spacecraft, the future master landed on an unknown planet. There, in the wreckage of the ship, Yoda was discovered by Jedi Master N "kata Del Gormo."
The snake-like creature revealed the truth to the hero: Yoda is endowed with the Force and will become a great Jedi, you just need to patiently study. N "kata Del Gormo taught the student the basics of the Force for several years, after which Yoda went to Coruscant, where he continued his studies as a junior Jedi.
The further biography of the man developed rapidly. First official title of Jedi Knight, first apprentice (whose name has not survived), first appointment to the High Council.
Sensitive to the Force and changes around, at the age of 100, Yoda creates holographic recordings containing all the secrets and techniques of the Jedi. The wise knight gives the archive to a friend, predicting that in the future these records will help the chosen one train a new army of knights. After 200 years, the records will fall into the hands.
At the same time, Yoda takes under the care of a new student named Count Dooku. Officially, the master was not the teacher of the future Sith, but he had a special interest in the young man. Yoda taught Dooku how to use the lightsaber, which brought the young Jedi to the next level in the Order.
Everything changed when the name was first heard at the High Council. Qui-Gon Jinn spent a long time convincing the masters that the boy was full of Power and needed a teacher. It is Yoda who refuses Qui-Gon's request, explaining that the boy's future is uncertain. But after the death of Qui-Gon, the sage allows him to take on the role of teacher. Succumbing to feelings, Yoda makes an irreparable mistake.
Years later, fate once again confronts the wise Jedi with Count Dooku. Now the teacher and the student serve different purposes and ideals. Already elderly, Yoda shows incredible agility in battle. No matter how well Count Dooku studied, Yoda handles the sword much better.
The tension around the Order is growing. Yoda, sensing fluctuations in the Force, refuses the matured Anakin in a position on the High Council. The wise old man does not trust a capable Jedi, although he does not realize the full danger posed by Skywalker.
A shock for Yoda was the sudden return to the Jedi temple. Arriving on Coruscant, the old teacher finds the bodies of young students and brothers in arms. Each death hits Yoda's heart with a sharp prick of pain. The Grand Master blames himself for what happened, because he did not feel the Dark Side of Anakin.
Devastated Yoda gives the order to Obi-Wan to kill the former student, and he himself goes to battle with the great evil - Emperor Palpatine. Alas, the pain of loss and frustration at Skywalker weakened the Master. The Jedi Knight survives the fight with the Sith, but is unable to kill the enemy. The only thing that remains for a wise teacher is to escape to a distant planet in order to wait for a new student, filled with the Force.
After 22 years, Luke Skywalker finds the master on an abandoned planet in the Dagobah system. The young man longs to become a Jedi and, on the advice of Obi-Wan, asks Yoda to teach him the skills. A knight tired of life does not want to take on such a responsibility, but the persistent young man does not give up.
Luke Skywalker becomes the new and last student of the great Yoda. The master invests in the guy the skills and abilities that he himself possesses. But Luke, without completing his studies, leaves the teacher and goes to save his friends. Returning, Skywalker finds a sad picture - old Yoda is dying.
The great Jedi, who has trained 20,000 students, merges peacefully with the Force. The death of Yoda, like the life of the master, is special. Unlike his fellows, a man leaves the world in a calm atmosphere, and not during the next battle. At the age of 900, Yoda quietly dissolves into the universe.
- Yoda's height is 66 cm.
- Initially, the word "Yoda" was the character's surname, the name sounded like "Minch". By the way, Yoda in translation from Sanskrit means "warrior".
- For Star Wars fans, writer Muriel Bozes-Pierce has released Jedi Master Yoda's Riddles Book. The collection of mathematical problems is presented in the language of the character.
- Even the scale of the epic did not allow the audience to reveal all the secrets of the Galaxy. Therefore, with the permission of Lucas, books were released that touch on individual events of the saga. Learn more about the wise teacher's relationship with Count Dooku in Yoda: A Date with Darkness.
- In the movie Star Wars. Episode VIII: The Last Jedi "will appear not only, but also Yoda. This news spread around the world before the premiere of the picture. The culprit for the spoiler was the studio's illuminators, who posted a loud statement on Twitter.
Quotes
“He taught the Jedi for eight hundred years. I myself will decide whom to take for training. "
“I got sick. Old and weak. When you're 900 years old, you won't look good, will you? "
“You rely on weapons, but you cannot win a battle with weapons. Your mind is the strongest. "
"Death is a natural part of life, rejoice for your loved ones who have transformed into Power, do not mourn them, and do not grieve for them, because attachment leads to jealousy, and jealousy is a shadow of greed ..."
