The Fall of the Jedi Order

The Jedi Order stood as the guardians of peace for thousands of years, but the rise of Darth Sidious led to one of the greatest tragedies in galactic history.

For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights protected the Galactic Republic and served as peacekeepers throughout the galaxy. They trained young Force-sensitive children in the ways of the Force, teaching discipline, compassion, and self-control. The Jedi believed that giving in to fear, anger, or hatred could lead someone down the path to the dark side.

< Anakin SkyWalker sieging on Jedi Temple in Coruscant

Everything changed during the Clone Wars. While the Jedi believed they were defending the Republic, Darth Sidious secretly manipulated both sides of the conflict. His ultimate plan came to fruition when he issued Order 66, causing clone troopers across the galaxy to turn on the Jedi. Thousands of Jedi were killed within hours, and the Order was nearly wiped out.

^ Emperor Sidious (Senator Palpatine) commencing Order 66

A few survivors, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, escaped into hiding. Years later, Luke Skywalker would begin rebuilding the Jedi legacy, proving that hope could survive even after the darkest moments in galactic history.

^ Some of the listed survivors of the Fall of the Jedi (Kanaan Jarrus, Ashoka Tano, Obi Wan Kenobi, Cal Kestis)