Jedi Order
Hunted by Inquisitors, driven by hope, one Jedi strives to rebuild what was lost.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is set five years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, a time when the democratic Galactic Republic has been replaced by the totalitarian Galactic Empire. The story focuses on Cal Kestis, one of the few survivors of the Great Jedi Purge who effectively destroyed the Jedi Order. Once the galaxy's peacekeepers, the Jedi are now hunted targets as the Empire seeks to eliminate all remnants of their kind. Cal, a former Padawan, must navigate this dangerous new reality while attempting to complete his training and reconcile with a troubled past that includes the loss of his master.
- Max Strength
- Thousands of members simultaneously; unlike the Sith Rule of Two, the Jedi Order
Lore & Background
The Jedi Order operated as a large-scale institution until the Empire's rise, which oversaw their near-extermination. The game takes place five years after this purge began, leaving survivors like Cal Kestis scattered and hiding. The fallen order is no longer a galactic power but a memory kept alive by fugitives. Cal's journey involves finding a Jedi Holocron hidden by his former master Eno Cordova, which contains a list of Force-sensitive children intended to help rebuild the Order. This quest is complicated by the Imperial Inquisitorius program, where Sith Lord Darth Vader trains hunters like the Second Sister and Ninth Sister specifically to track down remaining Jedi.
In Their Own Story
Five years after the Republic fell, Cal Kestis hides on Bracca working as a scrapper until an Imperial probe detects his Force use. After the Second Sister kills his friend Prauf, Cal escapes with former Jedi Knight Cere Junda and pilot Greez Dritus aboard the Stinger Mantis. They travel to Bogano to access an ancient vault built by the Zeffo, where Cordova hid a Holocron listing Force-sensitive children. The journey leads them to Zeffo, Kashyyyk, and Dathomir as Cal battles Inquisitors like Trilla Suduri (the Second Sister) and Dark Jedi Taron Malicos. Alongside allies such as Merrin of the Nightsisters and Wookiee chieftain Tarfful, Cal uncovers clues about the vault's location while being hunted by those trained to kill him.
Reader's Guide
To survive in a galaxy where the Jedi are extinct, players control Cal Kestis using a lightsaber and Force powers. Combat requires parrying unblockable attacks (indicated by red glows) and managing a block meter that depletes when blocking hits. Progression follows a Metroidvania structure across five major planets: Bogano, Zeffo, Kashyyyk, Dathomir, and Ilum. Players must unlock abilities like Force push, pull, wall-run, and double-jump to access new areas. Meditation circles serve as save points where players can upgrade skills in three categories—Survival, Lightsaber, and Force—and refill Stim Canisters used for healing. The companion droid BD-1 assists by scanning items for experience, opening chests, and projecting holographic maps highlighting objectives.
Did You Know?
- The game's visuals were influenced by Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels.
- Forest Whitaker reprised his role from Rogue One to voice Saw Gerrera in the game.
- Cal Kestis begins with one lightsaber but can unlock dual-wielding or a double-bladed lightsaber later.
- Resting at meditation circles causes all enemies on the map to respawn.
- The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Bach Choir of London.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Jedi Order?
The Jedi Order served as a monastic group of guardians who protected the galaxy using the Light Side of the Force. Members were trained from infancy to prioritize selflessness and emotional discipline over personal desire.
What powers did Jedi use and what was their role?
They wielded lightsabers in combat and utilized telekinetic abilities derived from the cosmic energy field known as the Force. Their duties ranged from diplomatic counsel during calm periods to active defense against chaos.
How does the story of the Jedi Order end?
The organization was nearly destroyed by a secret Sith plot that ordered their clone army allies to execute them simultaneously. Survivors went into hiding for years before attempting to rebuild the scattered remnants of their society.
Why is the Jedi Order important in Star Wars lore?
They acted as the galaxy's luminous shield against tyranny, striving to maintain balance within the Force across thousands of generations. Their presence often dictated whether peace or darkness prevailed throughout star systems.
Where did the Jedi operate from historically?
For most of their history, they maintained a grand headquarters on the capital planet Coruscant within a massive temple complex. Smaller outposts existed elsewhere, but Coruscant remained their central hub until its destruction.
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