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Inhabits the tropical and temperate zone of the Pacific coast of South America. With all the measures taken to protect these animals and their legal protection, the hunt for them continues today. They continue to be destroyed for their fur and leather, in addition to being competitors in shellfish and fishing.

Description

This is the smallest otter of the genus Lontra. It has a cylindrical, dense, oblong body, strong and short legs. She has fur with firm thick hair, undercoat up to 12 mm long, guard hair up to 20 mm. Sea otters, the photos of which are presented in this article, keep the subset dry even when they themselves are already wet. There is no fat reserve.

The head of the animal is flat, round with rounded, low-set, small ears located on the sides of the head. Short wide muzzle with very long sideburns, thick, short neck as wide as the head. Small round eyes set high with excellent vision.

Its tail is conical, thick and muscular. Five fingers each with strong sharp claws on the paws, have membranes. In the sea otter, the front legs are shorter than the hind legs. Nostrils and ears close when immersed in water.

The teeth are large, adapted for tearing prey.

Enemies

Food

Sea otters are omnivorous and feed in the intertidal zone. The animal's diet includes crabs, molluscs, aquatic birds, fish and other organisms that live in the sea. It happens that it enters the rivers, looking for freshwater shrimp. During the ripening period of the fruit, it eats the fruits of plants of the bromeliad family.

Behavior

Sea otters are secretive and timid animals that lead a diurnal lifestyle (although occasionally the otter can be active at dawn and dusk). In the water, they spend up to 70% of their lives, while engaging in food and hunting. Swim with the upper back and head exposed.

The animal catches its prey on average 300 m from the coast, diving to 30-50 m, while diving in the thickets of algae and near the rocks. The dive lasts up to 30 seconds. This species does not use stones to break crustacean shells.

Despite the fact that sea otters are mainly aquatic animals, they periodically travel along the coast, moving away from it by 30 m, although when pursuing prey they leave for 500 m. Animals on land climb the rocks quite well. They like to relax in the vegetation on the shore, located near the water.

The otter's lair is a burrow and a tunnel, where one of the holes leads out into the thickets. While she is not hunting, she rests in dense vegetation. "Homes" are used for childbirth, feeding, sleeping and resting. Sea otters are very fond of lying in the sun, for which they comfortably nestle on the rocks. They arrange their burrows and rookeries where you can easily find food.

How sea otters sleep

In the summer, when animals spend most of their time in the water, the way they sleep looks incredibly adorable. Cubs sleep on their mother's chest, gently touching her chin with their heads, and adult sea otters hold each other with their paws. Of course, this is not love at all, this is a necessity - while the animal is sleeping, it can be carried very far away by the sea currents. But how touching this plexus of legs looks!

If an animal hunts alone, it prepares a semblance of an anchor for itself during sleep. The otter spins for a long time, thus winding them on its body, and then quietly falls asleep in such an original "cocoon".

Social structure

The animal leads a solitary life. It should be noted that the average population density is up to 10 otters per kilometer of the coastline. Periodically, animals are found in groups of 2-3 individuals, but not more. Basically, they settle from each other at a distance of 200 m.

These animals are not territorial, they are without any aggression towards the appearance of new individuals of their own species on the site. Several females can easily get along in a common area that includes hunting grounds, burrows and resting places. Periodically, otters are marked with feces and urine of dens and rocks, but most often they defecate where they rest.

Reproduction

Little is known about him, and the facts that science still managed to establish are interpreted ambiguously by different observers. Basically, sea otters are monogamous, but in places of their large concentration (with an abundance of food resources), it is often possible to observe the development of polygamous relationships. During mating and pairing, fights between males were often observed, and fights between mating pairs were also noted.

The appearance of puppies takes place in a burrow, in a den. The female has 2 pairs of nipples. Often, the family changes shelter in search of better places to feed, in this case the parents carry the cubs in their teeth or swim on their backs in the sea, keeping them on their belly.

Offspring

The female gives birth to 2 puppies (sometimes 4-5). Lactation continues for several months. The youth stay with their parents for ten months. At the same time, the adult generation brings food to the young and teaches them to hunt.

Benefits for humans

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, for many years the sea otter was hunted by humans for its skin and fur, and was also killed as a competitor in shellfish hunting and fishing. An animal caught at a young age is very easily domesticated, trained, and also used later by fishermen.

Population

It should be noted that sea otters were included in the documents of the CITES Convention and the International Red Book, but the hunt for them continues, despite the laws adopted on the protection of the species.

A threat

• Active harvesting of seaweed growing on the shore (especially kelp).
• Coastal pollution with heavy metals.
• Loss of permanent habitat as the growing tourism industry has resulted in the development of water sports, increased onshore construction, etc.
• Pursuit by fishermen who see a sea otter as a competitor.

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Etymology

According to George Lucas, the word "Jedi" is derived from the genre "jidaigyoki" (時代 劇, literally "historical drama") in Japanese cinema, which made a great impression on the director during his training. However, in a number of contexts (statements by President Reagan about the "Evil Empire"), the Jedi evoke associations with Ji-ai (GI is the slang name for US soldiers). This is, of course, absurdity. Reagan became president and started his "Evil Empire" tirades in 1981, and Jedi clearly does not go back to GI.

Jedi Abilities

The Force bestows supernatural powers on the Jedi:

• Significantly greater dexterity
• Foresight

Metaphysics of Force

According to fantastic plot film, Great power exists because all living things in the Universe are in symbiosis with microscopic creatures called midichlorians and therefore are connected with each other and can, thanks to this connection, influence living and inanimate nature. These are echoes of the modern concept of the gene as the basis of life and the idea of ​​genetic determination of the existence of living beings. If the number of midichlorians in the human body exceeds a certain limit, then he is able to learn to use the Force and thus become a Jedi. (There is some ambiguity here, since in the episodes of the original Star Wars trilogy, midi-chlorians are not mentioned anywhere, and the Force can be represented as an integral part of living matter and life in general). This apparent contradiction is resolved simply: the Force becomes known and available to living things through symbiosis with midichlorians, which therefore can be more like viruses living in the cells of the body, and the abilities of the Jedi, thus, are a kind of "disease."

Jedi Code

The Code of Ethics is the subject of meditation.

• There is no emotion - there is peace.
• There is no ignorance - there is knowledge.
• There are no passions - there is serenity.
• There is no chaos - there is harmony.
• There is no death - there is a Great Power.

Balance of Power

The balance of the Force is viewed by the Jedi not as a balance between the light and dark sides, but as an analogue of the Buddhist "moon in water" - if the water is calm and in balance, then the moon is reflected without distortion. Sith, subject to their passions, upset this balance, as passions create ripples and waves on the "water", distorting the reflection of the "moon in the water". But this performance is perfect. The balance of the Force also depends on the interaction of its parties, so the emperor felt "strong fluctuations in the Force" after Luke Skywalker began mastering the Force.

Jedi Force levels

• Yongling... In the Old Republic, children with Force abilities (a large number of midichlorians) were taken from their parents by their consent by the Order and raised by the Jedi in small groups as younglings.
• Padawan... A Jedi Knight could take one youngling into his training as a Padawan - an apprentice who followed his teacher everywhere and comprehends the intricacies of his science by living example. When the teacher sees fit, the Padawan is tested for fortitude.
• Knight... After passing the tests, the Padawan becomes a knight and can take on his own apprentice. Knights are members of the Order and are subject to the Council.
• master... The most respected and disciplined knights are elected to the Council and become masters. Anakin was the first knight appointed to the Council, but not elected to it, and therefore did not receive the status of a master.

Enemies of the Jedi

The Socio-Philosophical Significance of the Jedi

• The Jedi does not seek power and supports the government only insofar as its actions are consistent with the Code. In the new trilogy, the Order was subordinate to the government of the Republic, but after the revival of the Republic, the Order became a separate organization from the state. But the Order always looks at the opinion of the authorities, and only then develops its own opinion.
• The image of the Jedi is devoid of racism and the preaching of any national exclusivity. Anyone with the ability to use the Force, accept the Jedi Code and have the vocation of a Jedi can become a Jedi (unless, of course, the Jedi Council prohibits the training of a particular person).

see also

• Head of the order

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In the first trilogy, the Force was described as a kind of spiritual mystical ability that can be developed in oneself with the help of spiritual practices. In the very first episode, the concept of force changed to a more material one: it says that the ability to interact with the Force is due to the presence in the cells of the body of symbiotic creatures - midichlorians (appeared as an explanation only in the first episode), and the more there are, the better the interaction of the carrier with the Force ... However, the mere presence of the midichlorian does not give control over the Force - it takes a long time to learn. The Council of the Jedi Order believed it was best to begin training in early childhood, and developed a system for detecting children with high midichlorian content. With the permission of the parents, the Order picks up such children for training.

The analogue of Force is the Chinese concept of qi.

The sides of the Force

There are two opposite philosophies of the use of the Force - the Light side and the Dark side, there is also the so-called. The Gray Jedi, a group in between the dark and light sides of the Force. The party is chosen depending on personal moral and ethical principles. Side selection - crucial step in the life of anyone intelligent creature who knows how to direct the Force.

Bright side

Light side philosophy is brought to life by the Jedi. This philosophy is reflected in the Jedi Code and, back in to a greater extent, in the Jedi Creed.

The Jedi Code is found in many Star Wars books and consists of five Truths:

* Not all Codex publications contain the truth about chaos and harmony.

The Creed consists of five creeds:

Jedi are the protectors of peace in the galaxy.
The Jedi use their powers to guard and defend — never to attack others.
Jedi respect every life, in every form.
The Jedi serve, not rule over others, for the good of the galaxy.
Jedi strive for self-improvement through knowledge and training.

Original text(English)

Jedi are the guardians of peace in the Galaxy.
Jedi use their powers to defend and protect, never to attack others.
Jedi respect all life, in any form.
Jedi serve others rather than rule over them, for the good of the Galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.

The philosophy of the Light Side consists in selflessness, altruism, abandonment of personal ambitions, in using the Force only to protect peace in the Galaxy. A follower of the Light Side must learn to control his anger, free himself from passions and worries, comprehend knowledge and bring peace and goodness to all sentient beings.

Dark side

This concept of using the Force is the opposite of the Light Side. The dark side is fueled by negative emotions: anger, lust for power, rage, feelings of superiority, hatred, fear. The most prominent followers of the dark side path are the Sith, who oppose the Jedi. Force sensitivity has certain advantages, and the Sith use them based on selfishness and lust for power. According to legend, the Sith appeared in the distant past as a group of renegade Jedi.

As many believe, the dark side is not a property of power itself: during training at the Jedi Academy on Yavin IV, Kyle says that “The power is not good or bad, it all depends on how it is used.”

Calmness is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion I grow in strength.
Through strength I gain power.
Through power, I achieve victory.
Victory breaks my chains.
The power will set me free.

In the expanded Star Wars universe, besides the Sith, there are other clans that use the dark side of the Force. It is known that the natives of the harsh planet Dathomir (eng. Dathomir), known as Sisters of the Night (eng. Nightsisters) or the Witches of Dathomir (eng. Witches of Dathomir) are Force-sensitive and use its dark side.

Midichlorians

Midichlorians- microscopic life forms that, according to the Star Wars plot, are contained in all living things and allow you to feel the Force and control it.

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In this article, you will learn:

FORCE- the supernatural, omnipresent, binding energy used by the spiritual orders of the Jedi and Sith. For sentient beings, the potential of the Force of any individual was determined by the level of midichlorians.

“Strength is an infinite mystery it is. Much remains to be learned. " - Yoda

The Force has four aspects: light side, dark side, One Power and Living Power.

• The bright side of the Force corresponds to benefit, healing and benevolence, while the dark is associated with fear, hatred, aggression and ill will.
• One Power completely covers space and time in their inextricable connection.
• Living Force interacts with the energy of all living things.

It was believed that the Force flowed through all living things in the Universe, but only a minority, who were called "susceptible to the Force", were able to use it. This susceptibility was associated with high levels of microorganisms in the blood called midichlorians. The Susceptible had many cool features, they could connect with the Force in order to act with greater agility and speed, as well as control and shape the world around them.

HISTORY:

A thousand years ago, scientists gathered on the harsh and mysterious Tython to begin the first studies of the Force, but the contradictions that arose between the scientists led to a cataclysm that almost destroyed the planet. A small group of survivors flew to another star system, leaving their dark past behind, and founded the Jedi Order. So you can say the light and dark side of power was born.

BRIGHT SIDE:

“The Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and protection. Not for attack. " - Yoda

The bright side of the Force is associated with the ideals of goodness, generosity and benefit. Followers of the light side tried to live in harmony with the world around them, preferring logic based on wisdom over anger, leading to quick decisions. In order to achieve harmony with the light side of the Force, its practitioners often meditate to cleanse themselves of emotions; especially from negative ones, such as aggression, anger and hatred, because they were believed to lead the one experiencing them to the dark side.

For the Jedi, the Force played an important role in the art of lightsaber wielding, helping to better control their actions, keeping them from accidental injury when using this weapon in battle, because since the blade has no relative weight, its location is difficult to estimate. The Force allowed the Jedi to use the lightsaber to deflect blaster shots directed at him.

Passion was considered dangerous because it had the ability to bring with it strong emotions that could throw the Jedi off balance and lead him to the dark side. Love was seen as a feeling that the Jedi and Sith alike shunned.

The Jedi Order has fulfilled its task - it has established peace, justice and balance in the galaxy.

DARK SIDE:

"The dark side is the gateway to many possibilities that some consider unnatural." - Palpatine

The dark side is associated with fear, hatred, aggression and anger towards all living things. The adherents of the dark side of the Force sought to increase their own power and destroy or subjugate all who opposed them. Followers of the dark side usually served only themselves. On the dark side, emotions increased the strength and capabilities of the one who used it, and as a result, using the dark side of the Force was quickly addictive. Each time the followers of the dark side invoked her power, they became more and more tied to the vicious power she brought.

The Sith Lord Darth Bane realized the impossibility of defeating the Jedi by brute force, and relied on cunning and intrigue. He assumed that the dark side is like a blanket that is pulled over by all and sundry. Therefore, he stopped the practice, according to which many Sith existed at the same time, and concentrated the dark side of the Force in two personalities - a teacher and his student. This tradition, or "Rule of Two", continued to exist in the Sith Order after the death of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine on Endor, and the Order itself underwent a slight change, which was made by the dark lady Lumiya.

UNIFIED POWER:

“The truth is that there is only one Power. It is above such small concepts as good and bad, black and white, good and evil. " - Darth Sidious

Potentium - a view of the Force that the Jedi of the Old Republic considered heresy - proclaimed that the Force and the Galaxy are generally good in nature, so the Force has no dark and light side.

Emperor Palpatine proclaimed that there is only one Force, and the only difference worth noticing is that the Sith see the Force as a means to an end, while the Jedi see the Force as an end. This view is also evident in what Vergere taught Jacen Solo; she told him that there are no light and dark sides of the Force - only the One Force.

Many Jedi were considered supporters of the One Force, in which they focused the flow of time in general, neglecting the direct use of the Living Force. Visions of the future were especially important to most Jedi. Yoda was one of the staunchest followers of the One Power, and yet a staunch opponent of Potentium.

LIVE SI LA:

“The paths of the Living Force are beyond our understanding ... But one should not be afraid. You are in the hands of something bigger and better than you can imagine. " - Qui-Gon Jinn

Living Force was present in all living beings. The Jedi possessed the ability to sense the Living Force within life forms. Sick or dying organisms had little Living Force, while healthy ones corresponded to the number of midichlorians. There is no doubt that the connection with the Living Force allowed the Jedi Masters to retain their identity as they merged with the Force.

The only known race that existed without the Living Force is the Yuuzhan Vong, aliens from another galaxy. The force had no effect on them. However, the Yuuzhan Vong were sentient beings and possessed midichlorians; it is believed that they once existed in the Force, but were deprived of it by the living planet Yuuzhantar, which gave birth to the planet Zonama Sekot. After the Yuuzhan Vong were attacked by races possessing advanced technology, they used biotechnology to conquer other civilizations and turn them into slaves. This caused the Yuuzhantar to deprive them of the Force in anger. The Yuuzhan Vong later destroyed the Yuuzhantar, and as a result, they did not recognize the existence of the Force, and instead worshiped an entire pantheon of deities.

Living Force advocates, such as Qui-Gon Jinn, supported the "live in the present" philosophy, relying more on their instincts and focusing more on the perception of living beings than on fulfilling their destiny, as followers of the One Force teachings. Had the Jedi Order adopted this position, it could have prevented the war that led to the establishment of the Galactic Empire, because many of its members have forgotten, preferring to look to the future instead of watching the confusing events unfold before their eyes.

STRENGTH AND SUFFERING:

It is believed that the Cosmic Force read the thoughts and feelings of the Living Force and gave them the opportunity to act on their own. The thoughts and actions of the Living Force were able to shape its fate, which the Cosmic Force fixed and which it guided.

Anyone could choose to accept their fate or resist it. Courage and sensitivity allowed the Jedi to comprehend his fate and accept it as his will. Higher Power... In this way, the Jedi could open a channel that would more firmly connect the Higher and Lower Power. Then the power of the Higher Power could flow into the Jedi, which allowed him to act with amazing power in the world around him.

FORCES ABILITIES:

For the Jedi, the Force played an important role in wielding the lightsaber, bringing greater clarity of movement, preventing accidental injury in battle, and allowing them to perform other techniques such as using lightsaber to reflect the fire directed at them (blaster charges, bullets). The force came to the scene during the creation of the lightsaber, during the assembly of parts of its complex internal structure and the initial charging of the power batteries.

The Sith were infamous for their frequent use of Force Lightning or choking their enemies by squeezing their throats with the Force. The Jedi preferred to use their abilities to heal and protect, bridging the edges of wounds, shielding others with curtains of Force energy. Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discovered that through the Force, a Jedi could approach immortality and exist after death as a Force Ghost.

Palpatine mentioned that the Force can help cheat death, or create life, but only Darth Plagueis possessed this secret. Another Sith Lord, Darth Sion, used a less honest method to cheat death. Appealing to his pain, he rebelled again, even stronger than before, and was probably immortal.

UNREST:

"I felt a tremendous stir in the Force, as if millions of voices cried out in horror and suddenly died away." - Obi-Wan Kenobi

Power was present in all living things, and when a large number of living beings died, an excitement was created that spreads in the Force like a cry that could be "heard" by those receptive to the Force. This was the case when a "hole" in the Force was created when the Gravitational Shadow Generator was launched at the Battle of Malachor V during the Mandalorian Wars. This happened again when Alderaan was destroyed; Obi-Wan Kenobi felt "... a powerful excitement in the Force, as if millions of voices screamed in horror and suddenly died away ..." Similar excitement was felt by the Jedi Praxeum students when the Carid system was destroyed. This leads to the idea that Yoda could not defeat Darth Sidious in the fight, because he was overwhelmed by the excitement caused by the simultaneous death. a large number Jedi. This may explain why Yoda already seemed to know what had happened when Obi-Wan was about to review the security records of the Jedi Temple.

TRADITIONS:

"The Force is a river from which many can drink, and Jedi training is not the only way to draw from it." - Luke Skywalker

The Force was studied by the Jedi and Sith orders, but there were other traditions that taught different views of the Force and the use of the Force, as well as the use of power similar to the Force.

LET THE FORCE COME WITH YOU:

“May the Force be with you. Is always". - Obi-Wan Kenobi

Associated with the Force is the phrase “May the Force be with you,” which means something like “Good luck to you,” although this expression is usually only used by Jedi and those who believe in the Force. The Old Corellian phrase is "Mahn uhl Fharth bey ihn valle"

The Jedi Master always used a different phrase that expresses more of a reminder than a wish: “May the Force be with you, always,” which meant that his student would succeed in all endeavors if supported by the power of the Force.

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Star Wars Jedi - All About the Jedi

A page that reveals many aspects of Star Wars.

Jedi Strength

Force is a mystical energy that binds all life and matter in the galaxy. Although the Force flows through all living things, it can only be used and controlled by beings known as "Force-sensitives". Force sensitivity has been correlated with and sometimes attributed to a high number of symbiotic and supposedly intelligent microorganisms called midi-chlorians, which were found in Force-sensitive's blood; the higher the amount, the greater the potential for Strength. Force-sensitive beings were able to tap into the Force to perform acts of great skill, strength, and flexibility, and to manipulate and shape the world around them.

The bright side of power

The light side of the Force was concerned with the ideals of peace, knowledge, benevolence, and healing. The followers of the light side strove to live in harmony with the world around them, acting out of wisdom and logic, not emotion and haste. In order to achieve a relationship with the light side of the Force, its practitioners would often reflect to justify emotions, especially negative emotions such as fear and anger.

The largest group of supporters and teachers of the light side was the Jedi Order, who strove to maintain peace and justice throughout the galaxy. Light side values ​​culminated in the Jedi Code. The Jedi accepted the notion that there were two sides to the Force: the dark side and the light side. The follower of the light side used the Force for protection and knowledge. Mutual trust, respect, and the ability to forge alliances have given the Jedi a distinct advantage over the Sith.

The Traditional Jedi strove to keep the Force "in balance." They attempted to accomplish this by destroying the Sith and denying the dark side entirely - essentially maintaining balance by restoring the Force to it. natural state, the light side, since they viewed the dark side as a perversion. This included the purging of negative emotions such as fear, anger and hate, emotions as such could seduce the user to dark side... In contrast, positive emotions such as compassion and courage nurtured the bright side of the Force.

Passion was considered dangerous as it could lead to intense feelings that could destabilize the Jedi's mind and lead them to the dark side. Love was, curiously enough, viewed as something both Jedi and Sith shunned. While the Jedi maintained a broad, all-encompassing, selfless love for all beings, love for the other being — romance, possessive love by nature — was forbidden in the post-Ruusan order. The Jedi viewed love as risk is best left untouched.

The passion that went with love could lead to hatred and anger as Anakin Skywalker demonstrated by becoming a Sith in large part due to his love for Padmé Amidala. Possession material things was also banned in the post-Ruusan Order of the Reformation-era Jedi, with the only exceptions being the Jedi's lightsaber, clothing, and other minimum necessities.

The dark side of power

The dark side of the Force was believed by the Jedi to be Force corruption aligned with fear, hatred, malice and selfishness. Such negative emotions seemed to increase the strength and abilities of the dark side user, providing a pathway to personal power and the destruction or control of all opposition. It was generally accepted that using the dark side of the Force was extremely addictive.

The main users and supporters of the dark side were the Sith. Once the name of a primitive humanoid native of the Korriban species, the Sith became an order of dark side Force users who sought to forcibly take control of the galaxy and alter it to their likeness. Some dark side users did not join the Sith and were collectively branded as the Dark Jedi. Some Light Jedi, such as Jaden Korr and Galen Marek, could use the powers of the dark side while resisting the temptation of the dark side.

Dark Lord Darth Bane believed that the Force was finite and thus ideal for exclusive use. By the dark lord... He eliminated the practice of having vast numbers of Sith at the same time, thus seeking to concentrate the dark side of the Force into two people: the Sith Master and his or her apprentice. This tradition, or "Rule of Two," later underwent a small transformation by the Dark Lady Lumiya following the deaths of Darth Sidious and Darth Vader in ABY 4.

The Rule of Two was later rejected by Darth Krayt, who established the Rule of One, with "One" referring to the Order of the Sith itself and its many minions, aides / aides and lords, led by only one Dark Lord of the Sith or Lord of Fear. Darth Kreith believed that he gave the Sith and their power a purpose, in contrast to Darth Bane, who believed that power was the goal. The Rule of One required cooperation and even some level of loyalty between the Sith.

However, Rule One did not represent the Sith as a whole, and Kreith was even labeled a heretic in the holocrons of Darth Bane, Darth Nihilus, and Darth Andeddu.

The use of the dark side of the Force was strictly prohibited in the Jedi Order.

Living force

The Living Force was the most prominent Jedi philosophy. The Living Force believers thought the Force flowed through all living brings, and thus connected both of them directly and indirectly. In fact, the Jedi who believed in this ideology knew and remembered the living beings around them very much. They showed the utmost level of compassion and compassion. They also emphasized the importance of dealing with the gift rather than worrying about the future or reflecting on the past.

However, this leads to a tendency to act impulsively and violently. In fact, it was widely believed that the Living Power shared both the qualities of the light side and the dark side. Followers of the Living Power had to be wary of the tension of the dark side, which could be especially strong in the followers of this philosophy.

Qui-Gon Jinn, a renowned follower of the Living Force, was able to rediscover the ability to preserve identity after death through a Force ghost. This is a permitted Jedi to spiritually manifest and interact with the material world.

The power of unification

Unification Force was a much rarer interpretation of Force. Followers of the Unification Force believed that the Force was the only, neutral object, seemingly incapable of deciphering between good and evil, lacking a distinct "dark" or "light" side. Proponents of this philosophy were very concerned about future and prophetic visions.

It is believed that Grandmaster Yoda, who was known for his constant mindfulness for the future, was a supporter of this philosophy. Many dark side Force users such as Darth Sidious also supported this notion, arguing that the Force was indeed an impartial deity.

The main difference between the Jedi and the Sith variants was the proper use of this imaginary power of nature. The Sith saw him as a tool fit only for personal power gain, while the Jedi saw him as a means of anticipating events, knowing gains, and preventing crises.

Potentium

The Potentium was a relatively rare Force perspective that argued that the dark side of the Force did not exist and that the Force as a whole was naturally fair. Potentium proponents thought that the dark side existed only in man in the form of negative emotions and evil intentions. Therefore, anyone could use their dark side abilities as long as their intentions were fair. The Jedi viewed this idea as dangerous and arrogant and as such banned doctrine within the walls of the temple. A well-known proponent of this philosophy was the living planet Zonama Sekot.

Aing-Tii's beliefs

The Aing-Tii monks from the Kathol Rift considered the Force very in a specific way... According to them, the Force did not exist in shades of black or white, in fact, but in many different colors. This train of thought extended to people as well, whom they believed were never completely good or evil, but were part of a wider, less defined spectrum. Because of this type of reasoning, they were able to use unique abilities that were unfamiliar to either the Jedi or the Sith.

Strength methods

Enhance Senses: Jedi and Sith can invoke the Force to dramatically increase their senses and mental processing speeds, allowing them to see, hear, and smell things miles away to react to things like fuse locks and control the ship better than what -or the user is weak.

Force Speed: Using the Force to alter their capabilities, Jedi and Sith can increase their physical speed to superhuman lengths, allowing them to fight at blindingly fast speeds and sometimes even disappear with the naked eye. This is a very general ability and is often used to bring a quick end to a fight. It can, however, be quite taxing on the body, and extended use usually requires a recovery period.

Telepathy: This is a fundamental application of the Force that allows Force users to explore and control someone's mind. A Jedi can use this ability to calm a warlike socialite, convince a criminal to surrender, or misdirect an evil Stormtrooper. The Sith could use this ability to instill fear in the enemy, find hidden secret in the mind of a prisoner, or reduce the enemy to extreme insanity. Jedi and Sith tend to create telepathic connections with comrades, where they are able to freely, mentally communicate over vast distances.

Telekinesis: Another primary force of the Force, this is used to some extent by almost all users of the Force. Force user using telekinesis to physically control objects from afar. It manifests itself in a variety of ways, such as Strength Push and Tension. The mass of the object (s) being controlled depends on the skill, power, and proficiency of the Force user. Padawans typically begin by lifting small rocks or governing sand into a bottle, but more powerful practitioners have been known to swoon all over the caves and bring out whole Star Destroyers.
Tutaminis: This ability allows the user to create an energy absorption field. This field can vary in size, although it is usually created around a palm tree. Depending on the person, it can be used to absorb fuze bolts and even lightsabers.

Force Lightning: Ability to trait the Sith, this allows the user to shoot bolts of thin lightning of varying intensity at a target, causing anything from excruciating pain to direct incineration. Although difficult to do so, it is possible to absorb, deflect, and even redirect Force Lightning using a lightsaber or Tutaminis. This ability, due to its destructive nature and reliance on hatred and anger, is barred from the Jedi Order.

Electric Judgment: A rare and controversial light application of the side of Force Lightning discovered by respected OOP Jedi Master Koon, it works in much the same way as standard Force Lightning, but relies on a sense of justice as opposed to hatred. This has a signature green color which distinguishes it from the Sith variant.

Pre-Interrogation: The Force user can expand their perception into the passage of time itself, allowing them to sense things for a second or even minutes before they happen.

Force Heal: This ability allows the user to relieve pain, mend wounds, heal diseases, and usually heal a living target through the Force. It is primarily used by Jedi, although the Sith can use this ability as well. However, the dark side only offers a perversion of true Power Healing, at best only temporarily curing diseases or at worst requiring sacrifice of some kind.

Force Choke: Also called Force Reign, this ability acts as an extension of the arm, allowing the Force user to grab the windpipe of their victim and strangle them to death. It was used heavily as a torture method by the notorious Darth Vader among many others. Its use is prohibited among the Jedi.

Force Crush: Much like the Force Choke, this telekinesis treatment allows the user to lock onto a target with great intensity, crushing the target. It has been especially used by Master Mace Windu against Sad General, resulting in seemingly constant coughing and wheezing. It is rarely used by Jedi due to its barbarism.

Force Storm: Although Force Storm was used to describe large bursts of Force Lightning, it is officially a separate ability that allows the user to create a whirlpool of lightning that rips a hole in the fabric of spacetime to open a hypercosmic wormhole. Developed by Darth Sidious, this is the most destructive use of the Force ever recorded. Its only known use was by the creator himself.
Jedi Order

The Jedi was an ancient and widespread organization of the side's light Force users who acted as peacekeepers, diplomats, and guardians, maintaining calm and security throughout the galaxy. The Jedi were highly respected by governments and citizens alike. Typically, by creating and maintaining peace through their wisdom and patience, the Jedi were able to enforce law and order through their martial prowess and ability to manipulate the Force. Despite the Order's good reputation, many times in history have people of the galaxy feel suspicious of the Jedi and their secretive institution, sometimes going as far as blaming certain conflicts and tragedies on the Jedi.

Jedi

To become a Jedi, one must possess Force sensitivity and be discovered by a Jedi. Prior to the Great Jedi Purge, the Jedi Order appointed Jedi recruiters whose duty was to track down undiscovered Force-sensitives, but the job was considered undesirable by many due to the unpleasant reality of removing the child from his / her family. Another Jedi on missions might accidentally encounter Jedi potentials and report their results to the Order. Regardless of the method of discovery, the Jedi would observe and study the Force Sensitive, determining if they had the requisite qualities and lacked certain adverse traits, such as aggression and fearfulness.

Once the Jedi decided that Force Sensitive was acceptable, their training began. The Jedi would begin their training as Novice. They were expected to wear a neutral colored tunic, complete with a belt and boots. Their research would revolve around the Three Pillars of the Jedi: Strength, Knowledge, and Self-Discipline.

The Pillar of the Force included the study of many aspects and interpretations of the Force, the history of the Force, the Jedi Code, and the Force itself through many elemental abilities such as the tutaminis. deep dream Altus, curato salva, and simple telekinesis. The Knowledge Pillar has involved academics. Studying this pillar, students spent most of their time in the Jedi Archives learning about the galaxy, stars and planets, the various flora and fauna known to the Jedi and the history of the Order itself.

Finally, the last pillar, Self-Discipline included lightsaber combat and meditation. Here, Initiates were taught various forms of meditation such as Empty Meditation and Ascending Meditation and the first form of lightsaber combat, Shii-Cho. Once ready, the Initiates underwent a series of examinations that analyzed their progress and determined whether they were ready to advance into the next rank.

If the Initiates passed, they would continue to Padoen's rank. Like Padoen, the Jedi would be assigned a Knight or Master to guide them through this scene. It is at this stage that the Jedi would build their very own lightsaber. The process involved deep periods of meditation, the collection of various components, and of course the attainment of the lightsaber crystal.

Jedi Padoen would continue to be formally instructed in Force modes, training in the rest of the lightsaber forms, mastering more advanced Force techniques, studying the galaxy and its inhabitants deeper, and learning more about Jedi ways, but Padoen's main goal is to successfully complete the Jedi Courts. The Jedi Trials are comprised of five distinct trials: the trials of Skill, Courage, Spirit, Flesh, and Understanding.

The Trial of Skill requires Padoen to display an appropriate sense of expertise, control, and discipline, whether it is through a lightsaber duel against a formidable opponent or other means. The Trial of Courage places the student in a position that requires courage and maturity. An example of this would be the confrontation of the Sith Lord, as was the case with Obi-Wan Kenobi when he faced and defeated Darth Maul.

Judgment of the Spirit includes Padoen's ability to cleanse himself of the emotions of the dark side and resist the temptation of the dark side completely. The trial of the Flesh, often times considered the most difficult of trials, tests Padoen's pain tolerance. This pain could be mental or physical, but it must be significant.

Finally, Judgment of Comprehension requires student showcase a great deal of wisdom, whether it is through finding a solution to a difficult problem without the use of violence or showing the ability to avoid expert deception. There is no particular order in which the trials need to be tackled, but once they are all transferred, Padoen will be Knighted.

No longer associated with the Master, Jedi Knight was free to troubleshoot their own way. As an official Jedi of the Order, their duty was to uphold Jedi principles throughout the galaxy. To do so, Knight would undertake specific jobs that would utilize their greatest talents. Examples of jobs would be Jedi Starfighters or Aces, Jedi Seers, or Shadows of the Jedi.

To attain the rank of Master, the Knight must successfully lead the Jedi Padoen to the rank of Knight and show great proficiency in most aspects of the Force. The legendary rank of Grandmaster was incredibly rare, often times only held by a single Jedi at a time. To achieve this rank, a Jedi must be unanimously regarded as the Master of Masters, the Wisest of the Wise, and the most powerful Jedi in the Order. This is the highest honor possible in the Jedi Order.

Jedi Ranks

• Jedi Rookie
• Jedi Padawan
• Jedi Knight
• Jedi Master
• Jedi Grand Master
• Jedi Knight can also specialize in one of three branches of the Jedi: Guardian of the Jedi, Consular Jedi, and Guardian of the Jedi.

The Jedi Guardian was a vigilant crusader against evil of all shapes and sizes. The Guardians were notorious for focusing much of their attention on lightsaber combat, dealing with each form with deadly effectiveness. Typical jobs for a Jedi Guardian included peacekeeping, security, military, and military instruction.

Jedi Consulars have served as diplomats, scholars, teachers, and healers. Their duty in the Order was to uphold the central values ​​of the Order and to spread the doctrine of the Jedi. They were known for their prowess in the Force, while usually obstaining from direct physical combat if possible.

The rarest of the three classes, the Jedi Guard was appropriately seen as a balance between Consular and Guardian. The Guardians did not prioritize Force knowledge over martial prowess, or vice versa. They instead devoted most of their attention to related skills and non-strength traits.

Essentially, the Guardians served as Order programmers, mechanics, security experts, and espionage masters. They would often be sent to distant regions of the galaxy to infiltrate enemy discharges, guard specific territories, or gather information in unknown areas. Most of The Jedi who survived Order 66 was thought to be the Jedi Guardians.

Jedi Code

The Jedi Code speaks of serenity and peace.

There is no emotion; there is a world.

There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.

There is no passion; there is peace of mind.

There is no chaos; there is harmony. (Added in Star Wars: KOTOR)

There is no death; there is Power.

There was a new Jedi Code after the fall of the Empire.

Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.

The Jedi use their powers to protect and defend, never attack others.

Respect for a Jedi all life, in any form.

Other Jedi feeds, not control over them, are for the good of the galaxy.

The Jedi seeks to improve himself through knowledge and training.

Other sects

Gray jedi

Not all Jedi that leave the turn of the Order to the dark side. Those who can maintain their composure and discipline become Gray Jedi. A rare breed of Force users, they often turn to a life of loneliness, as a former Jedi finds it very difficult to integrate into a "normal" life. Some Jedi practitioners were considered Gray Jedi by some, as was the case with Qui-Gon Jinn. Although highly unusual, Sith who reject the training of their masters may also become Gray Jedi.

Force users who have never trained in Jedi or Sith modes but were still using the Force could be considered a Gray Jedi as well, an example of this being members of the Jensaarai. The term was also used to describe simply those that walked the lines between the light side and dark side... In fact, Force users like the Revan, who used both the dark side and the light side of the Force, were sometimes considered Gray Jedi.

Around 130ABY, the Imperial Knights who served under the command of Emperor Rowne Fel were classified as Gray Jedi.

Dark jedi

Many users of the dark side of the Force are not members of the Order of the Sith, and as such are labeled as Dark Jedi. These Force users are often an ex-Jedi of the time who left the Order but was rejected by the Sith. Asajj Ventress was an example of this, being first trained in Jedi modes, but eventually falling to the dark side and being rejected by the Sith. Some, however, never wanted to join the Sith, such as the infamous Dark Jedi Jerec, a former revered Jedi Master who turned to the dark side after Order 66. Many organizations that used and worshiped the dark side but were not affiliated with the Sith. have been classified as Dark Jedi such as the Nightsisters.

It is believed that the very first Dark Jedi to be recognized among others with the creation of the Order of the Sith was Xendor, a former Jedi.

Order 66

Order 66 was a directive given to the Clone Trooper army directly from Chancellor Palpatine. The directive was secretly put in place at some point during the creation of the Clone army and could be considered the whole reason for the creation of the Clone army in the first place.

The exact operation of the order is unknown, but its purpose was to appoint the Jedi, once an ally of the Clone Troopers, to an immediate threat and be killed on sight. Many Jedi were individually assigned to the Clone Trooper brigades to command them in attacks and defense and were already spread too thin. The order was communicated directly through the internal earphones of each Clone Trooper and was undoubtedly fulfilled.

Many Jedi were cut short within moments of activating the order, being taken by surprise and listed up close. Some, like Eila Secura and the PLO Koon, never saw the next threat and were killed immediately. Others, like Ki-Adi-Mundi, were able to sense the threat from their own troops and were able to defend themselves for a time before being defeated. Yoda was one of the Jedi who took down his attackers before they could act.

Great Purge of the Jedi

This was the start of the Great Jedi Purge and near extinction the Jedi as a force for the benefit of the galaxy. The disorganized Jedi were now split apart and with Anakin's raid on the Jedi Temple, they were nowhere to return to. Those who remained wooed to anonymity, exile and contemplation. Darth Vader spent a great deal of time and resources tracking down the remaining Jedi both personally and through other means.