Credits:
The Movies:
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
The Books:
The Jedi Apprentice Series Books 1-18 By: Jude Watson
Jedi Apprentice Special Editions 1 & 2 By: Jude Watson
Jedi Quest: Path to Truth By: Jude Watson
Jedi Quest Series 1-7 By: Jude Watson
Websites:
Star Wars- The Official site
The Jedi Order:
The Bear Clan:
The Force. Net:
The Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia
Bear Clan
this was the name given to a group of youthful Jedi trainees, learning about the Force in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. At that time, the Bear Clan was being taught by Master Yoda himself. Like other such groups, the Bear Clan was made up of children of varying species between the ages of four and eight standard years. They trained in these groups until they were thirteen years old, at which time they were either chosen by a Jedi Master as a padawan learner or given other duties outside the Jedi Order. When Master Yoda left Coruscant to command the clone troopers at the Battle of Geonosis, the Bear Clan's training was given over to Depa Billaba.
Padawan
this is a Jedi term for a young student of the Force. During the height of the Old Republic, beings who were strong with the Force were identified at a young age for training, often before their first year of life. Young beings were transported to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, where they were brought up to respect the Force and the life it suffuses. Trainees were allowed to train until they were chosen as Padawan learners by a Jedi Master, or until they were thirteen years old. If a learner was not chosen as a Padawan by his thirteenth birthday, it was decided that the young student would never have the drive and skills to become a full Jedi Knight, and they were given lesser assignments by the Jedi Council. Each Padawan was distinguished by a short, close-cropped hairstyle which was accented by a thin braid. The braid's length, together with small beads braided into the hair, denoted the Padawan's level of training. On the occasion of a Padawan's thirteenth birthday, solemn reflection and meditation were required by the student, and the Master often gave them a meaningful gift.
Jedi Trials
this was the name given to the series of milestones a Jedi padawan learner had to successfully complete to earn the promotion to the status of Jedi Knight. Before the trials could begin, a student had to first construct their own lightsaber and demonstrate proficiency in wielding it, both from an offensive standpoint as well as its use in self-defense. Among the later trials was a demonstration of an individual's facility with the three aspects of the Force: alter, control, and sense. Knowledge of the Jedi Code and its application and the use of sound judgment were also key trials. Lastly, a student had to accept and complete a solo mission, without instruction or guidance from their Master. This mission could be prescribed by the Jedi Council, or it could be a past mission which demonstrated the student's ability to act alone. Only when all the trials were completed, would the Jedi Council consider a student for promotion.
The Movies:
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
The Books:
The Jedi Apprentice Series Books 1-18 By: Jude Watson
Jedi Apprentice Special Editions 1 & 2 By: Jude Watson
Jedi Quest: Path to Truth By: Jude Watson
Jedi Quest Series 1-7 By: Jude Watson
Websites:
Star Wars- The Official site
The Jedi Order:
The Bear Clan:
The Force. Net:
The Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia
Bear Clan
this was the name given to a group of youthful Jedi trainees, learning about the Force in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. At that time, the Bear Clan was being taught by Master Yoda himself. Like other such groups, the Bear Clan was made up of children of varying species between the ages of four and eight standard years. They trained in these groups until they were thirteen years old, at which time they were either chosen by a Jedi Master as a padawan learner or given other duties outside the Jedi Order. When Master Yoda left Coruscant to command the clone troopers at the Battle of Geonosis, the Bear Clan's training was given over to Depa Billaba.
Padawan
this is a Jedi term for a young student of the Force. During the height of the Old Republic, beings who were strong with the Force were identified at a young age for training, often before their first year of life. Young beings were transported to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, where they were brought up to respect the Force and the life it suffuses. Trainees were allowed to train until they were chosen as Padawan learners by a Jedi Master, or until they were thirteen years old. If a learner was not chosen as a Padawan by his thirteenth birthday, it was decided that the young student would never have the drive and skills to become a full Jedi Knight, and they were given lesser assignments by the Jedi Council. Each Padawan was distinguished by a short, close-cropped hairstyle which was accented by a thin braid. The braid's length, together with small beads braided into the hair, denoted the Padawan's level of training. On the occasion of a Padawan's thirteenth birthday, solemn reflection and meditation were required by the student, and the Master often gave them a meaningful gift.
Jedi Trials
this was the name given to the series of milestones a Jedi padawan learner had to successfully complete to earn the promotion to the status of Jedi Knight. Before the trials could begin, a student had to first construct their own lightsaber and demonstrate proficiency in wielding it, both from an offensive standpoint as well as its use in self-defense. Among the later trials was a demonstration of an individual's facility with the three aspects of the Force: alter, control, and sense. Knowledge of the Jedi Code and its application and the use of sound judgment were also key trials. Lastly, a student had to accept and complete a solo mission, without instruction or guidance from their Master. This mission could be prescribed by the Jedi Council, or it could be a past mission which demonstrated the student's ability to act alone. Only when all the trials were completed, would the Jedi Council consider a student for promotion.