Jedi Consular

"A Consular is a specialized kind of Jedi. They focus more on cerebral Force skills. They're our healers, our researchers, our seers."

- Zayne Carrick

A Jedi Consular was the title of one of three distinct branches which a member of the Jedi Order could decide to study under following their ascension to the rank of Jedi Knight. Led by the Council of Reconciliation, the Consulars sought diplomatic measures in spreading peace and harmony across the Galactic Republic. Refraining from drawing their lightsabers (many consulars wielded green lightsabers ) except as a measure of last resort, Consulars spent a great deal of time studying the mysteries of the Force. A Consular's role in the Jedi Order had remained largely consistent throughout its history but was first written down by the Consular Jedi Seer Sabla-Mandibu in the text, The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force.

History and noted members
Amongst the earliest noted Jedi Consulars were the some of the founders of the Jedi Order, such as Rajivari, Ters Sendon, the first, chronicler of the Order, Garon Jard and Cala Brin. Millenia later, Odan-Urr, chief archivist, librarian and chronicler, who lived for around a millennium, rose to prominence due to his mastery of Battle meditation and famed wisdom. Jedi Knight Nomi Sunrider and chief archivist and librarian Atris were amongst the prominent Jedi Consulars, both gaining seats on the Jedi High Council. During the Jedi Civil War, Bastila Shan became a prominent Jedi Consular, noted for her exceptional mastery of Battle meditation. Three centuries later, during the Great Galactic War, Bastila's descendant Satele Shan was amongst the most famed Jedi Consulars, being wise, powerful and a master of Battle meditation like her ancestor. She eventually rediscovered Tython, birthplace of the Jedi, and following the Republic's defeat at the end of the decades-long Great Galactic War, she was appointed as Grand Master of the Jedi Order for her wisdom, calm, battle meditation, combat prowess and experience. Other prominent Jedi Consulars included the healer Syo Bakarn and the Kel Dor Jedi Masters and archivists Ostar-Gal and Gnost-Dural. Following the Great War, under Master Shan's guidance, the Jedi Order recovered and rose to prominence once more, beginning to join the Cold War that followed the Great War sometime around 3,643 BBY. During that time period, a notable and powerful Jedi Consular who was believed to have unparallelled wisdom and insight in that entire era emerged: the Barsen'thor (Cold War era). This Jedi saved the Jedi Order from destruction via a dark plague from Lord Vivicar by learning the lost Shielding Technique to heal the affected masters, who grew insane. The Jedi then tracked down Vivicar and defeated him in a duel, freeing him from the corruption of Terrak Morrhage's spirit afterwards. This Jedi then became the third Barsen'thor afterwards, a title that had been in disuse for millenia, because there was no Jedi who had achieved such feats in that time.

Overview
What Jedi Guardians achieved through combat, Jedi Consulars achieved with words or non-violent use of the Force. Concentrating on mental refinement through study and meditation, Consulars sought to perfect the art of diplomacy and mediation, hoping to calm a tense situation or mend hurt feelings through civil discourse, reasoning, and parley, rather than drawing their lightsabers and cutting down an attacker. While Jedi Consulars would attempt to avoid conflict for as long as possible, the Consulars were sensible and carried a lightsaber, often with a green blade to symbolize their commitment to peace. Jedi Consulars were also able to focus their Force usage against their enemies, which made it harder for opponents to resist a Consular's Force powers.

Working closely with the Republic Diplomatic Corps, the greatest Consulars were afforded a seat on the Council of Reconciliation. While many served as diplomats, the Consulars were certainly not limited to the confines of the Galactic Senate. Teachers, seers, and healers all claimed alignment to the Consular's way of thinking and were all respected members of the Order. While there were many sub-branches to the Consular class, the most skilled and learned Jedi Masters were granted the honorific of Sage Master. It was two Sage Masters that were said to have joined two Warrior Masters in the founding of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant circa 4,000 BBY. These Four Masters were honored with bronzium depictions on the main entrance stairs at the terminus of the Processional Way.

Specialized paths
Serving a vast variety of roles in the Order and within the galaxy at large, the career paths available to the Consular were many.

Jedi Ambassador
Serving as liaison between newly discovered worlds and the Republic Senate, Jedi Ambassadors are often times requested by the governments of foreign powers to mediate talks of membership with the galactic regime. Unlike the Jedi Diplomats, the Ambassador serves solely as the face of the Republic, and does not make policy or major decisions for either party.

Jedi Artisan
A very rare specialization, the artisan focused their Force studies into the art of creation. Crafting beautiful works ranging from lightsaber hilts to other precious artifacts that will be embued with the Force.

Jedi Diplomat
Where the Ambassadors of the Order merely mediate talks with the Republic and foreign states, Diplomats walk into a situation and are tasked with writing treaties and helping to form compromises where other civil servants may not be able to. Their sense of the other government leaders helps to see where they will be able to work out terms more easily, so as not to waste time arguing over an unchangeable condition.

Jedi Healer


Led by the Circle of Jedi Healers, the Healers draw upon the Living Force to preserve life and cleanse impurities and wounds. Working closely with the Medical Corps, the Healers often times worked on the battle fields of war-torn worlds, aiding in the medical treatment of soldiers.

Jedi Lore Keeper
Made up of three similar groups, the Jedi archivist, Jedi historian, and Jedi librarian, the Lore Keepers of the Order are governed by the Librarian's Assembly of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Maintaining the Jedi Archives, these three groups may specialize in different fields, but all work closely in maintaining their vast collection. The Chief Librarian was the title of the Jedi Master who presided over Temple Archives.

Jedi Researcher
Made up of many specialists serving the Order by updating the Jedi Archives, Researchers fill the roles of Jedi mathematicians, biologists, astronomers, and hyperspatial physicists.

Jedi Seers
Highly attuned to the Unifying Force, the Seers of the Jedi Order are gifted with pre- and post- cognition, seeing glimpse granted by the Force of things to come, and things which have already transpired. Jedi Prophets are a rarity amongst the Seers, and are able to divine such things as the Prophecy of the Chosen One.

Behind the scenes


The use of the term Jedi Consular was originally limited to the Star Wars Roleplaying Game. However, the term was canonized in The New Essential Chronology and the Knights of the Old Republic comics. However, their role in these depictions were changed slightly. The Jedi Consular was never displayed to be more proficient in the use of the Force, nor did they use the Force as a direct weapon in any manner not also practiced by other Jedi. The Jedi Consular was instead shown to be a Jedi skilled in methods of diplomacy and instruction.

Just as some Jedi Guardians have the Force potency of Consulars, many Consulars were formidable warriors. Nomi Sunrider, Vima Sunrider, Yoda, Shaak Ti, and Kit Fisto were also notable as being among the best lightsaber duelists of their time.

Jedi Consulars who have fallen to the dark side still rarely fight in physical combat. Dark Jedi Consulars (or Sith Lords as a prestige class in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords) use the Force to crush their enemies as opposed to using lightsabers.

The Jedi Consular is a playable class in the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO video game. It is one of the two Force-using classes aligned with the Galactic Republic along with the Jedi Knight. This class focuses on the use of either the double-bladed lightsaber and stealth, or healing and ranged Force powers such as Force pull. The advanced classes for the Jedi Consular are the Jedi Sage and the Jedi Shadow. The Imperial alternate for the Jedi Consular is the Sith Inquisitor.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 0: Crossroads
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 9: Flashpoint Interlude: Homecoming
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 16: Nights of Anger, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Knights of Suffering
 * ''Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 25: Vector, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Exalted
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Vindication
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Only the Force
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game