Jedi Master/Legends

"What kind of nonsense is this?! Put me on the council and not make me a master? It's never been in the history of the Jedi. It's insulting!"

- Anakin Skywalker

Jedi Master was the highest rank most Jedi could obtain, and a requirement (except in two rare circumstances) for becoming part of the Jedi Council, the main interface between the Jedi and the government of the Republic. It is reserved for those who have shown exceptional devotion and skill in the Force. The title of Sith Lord is on par with a Jedi Master.

Overview
The rank was usually achieved by Knights who successfully entered Padawans into knighthood. When a teacher felt that his or her Padawan was ready, the Council would usually promote the Padawan to Jedi Knight and the teacher to Jedi Master under the proviso that the pupil pass a series of tests, known as the "trials". The Master could then pick another apprentice. A Knight who hasn't taken a Padawan can also retake the trials to earn the rank; often the trials were much harder and often involved a few more tests. The rank could also be granted by the Jedi Council to a Knight for performing some extraordinary deed or service, although this was rare and often reserved for Padawans to become Knights.

Even rarer, and often frowned on, was for a Knight to assume the rank without the Jedi Council's approval. One well-known assumption was done by the Jedi Jorus C'baoth, though his was unquestioned by all, even the Council; it was also done by his clone, Joruus C'baoth. It is also possible that the Jedi Exile assumed the rank when she began training her Force-sensitive crew members as Jedi, and asking her master, Kreia, to guide her down the path when she couldn't hide her presence from the Sith anymore. Luke Skywalker, as he was struggling to rebuild the Order, also assumed the rank with his enhanced powers after his apprenticeship under the resurrected Palpatine.

It should be noted that Anakin Skywalker, who surpassed many Jedi Masters in raw power, was never granted the level of Jedi Master&mdash;even after Palpatine appointed him to the Council before goading him to the dark side of the Force. This is attributed to his pride, lack of experience, and emotional instability.

When Luke established the Jedi Praxeum, most of the Masters were promoted by Skywalker by choice and their degree of mastery of the Force. As the New Jedi Order began to grow, most Masters were promoted by the extraordinary deeds exception. One well known was Kyle Katarn after defeating the Dark Jedi Desann.

Some Masters, perhaps those who were members of the Council, or those who were too old for missions, tutored Younglings or took care of other matters in the Jedi Temple. Such Masters included Jocasta Nu, Yoda, Shaak Ti, and sometimes Depa Billaba for the old Order. The new Order's caretakers were usually Tionne and/or Streen.

Notable Jedi Masters
Alphabetically, Council members are shown in bold.

Pre Ruusan

 * Atris
 * Vodo-Siosk Baas
 * Lucien Draay
 * Dorak
 * Zez-Kai Ell
 * Jedi Exile
 * Hoth
 * Arca Jeth
 * Arren Kae
 * Kavar
 * Kreia, exiled because many of her Padawans fell to the dark side of the Force.
 * Vrook Lamar
 * Zhar Lestin
 * Odan-Urr
 * Ooroo
 * Quatra
 * Thon
 * Vandar Tokare
 * Lonna Vash

Post Ruusan

 * Depa Billaba
 * Anoon Bondara'''
 * Sora Bulq, fell to the dark side of the Force and joined Dooku.
 * Jorus C'baoth, assumed Master rank without training a Padawan.
 * Caudle
 * Roron Corobb
 * Thracia Cho-Leem
 * Dooku, left to become a Sith Lord.
 * Cin Drallig
 * Kit Fisto
 * Adi Gallia
 * Micah Giett
 * Nejaa Halcyon
 * Kai Hudorra'''
 * Ikrit
 * Stephen
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Volfe Karkko
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Ki-Adi-Mundi
 * Coleman Kcaj
 * Agen Kolar
 * Plo Koon
 * Eeth Koth
 * Maks Leem
 * Saras Loorne
 * Jai Maruk
 * Nat-Sem
 * Jocasta Nu
 * Even Piell
 * Yarael Poof
 * Oppo Rancisis
 * Echuu Shen-Jon
 * Sifo-Dyas
 * Tahl
 * Tholme
 * Shaak Ti
 * Saesee Tiin, achieved Master rank without training a Padawan.
 * Coleman Trebor
 * Tycho
 * Tyvokka
 * Luminara Unduli
 * Quinlan Vos
 * Mace Windu
 * Yaddle
 * Yoda, Grand Master.
 * Zao

Post Endor
Note: This is merely a list of the most notable Jedi Masters. For a full list, see the appropriate category about Jedi Masters.
 * Cilghal
 * Kyp Durron
 * Eelysa
 * Kenth Hamner
 * Corran Horn
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Tresina Lobi
 * Octa Ramis
 * Saba Sebatyne
 * Luke Skywalker, became Grand Master when he restored the Jedi Order.
 * Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Kam Solusar
 * Tionne Solusar
 * Streen

Appearances

 * Cloak of Deception
 * Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Dark Empire
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
 * Star Wars Legacy 1: Broken, Part 1
 * Star Wars Legacy 2: Broken, Part 2
 * Star Wars Legacy 5: Broken, Part 4
 * Star Wars Legacy 6: Broken, Part 5