Force spirit

"You will learn to preserve your Life Force, and so, manifest a consciousness which will allow you to commune with the living after death."

- The spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn, communing with Yoda

Through special training, certain beings were able to appear as Force spirits through the Force. The knowledge was open only to those who followed the light side, so the only known individuals with the ability to manifest after death were Jedi. It was made possible by energy from the Living Force flowing into the Cosmic Force. The Force Priestesses, who dwelled on the planet said to be the origin of the midi-chlorians, taught the skill to Qui-Gon Jinn, the first known Jedi to learn the secret. His training was incomplete upon his death, however, so he could only manifest as a disembodied voice, though he was able to appear in full-body only on Mortis, due to the planet's strong connection to the Force. The secret was later passed on to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Anakin Skywalker. The Sith were unable to manifest themselves after death, causing them to concentrate on gaining earthly power only.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Ahsoka
 * Star Wars: Story Before The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
 * Episode IV: A New Hope Read-Along Storybook and CD
 * The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
 * Heir to the Jedi
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes
 * Star Wars 14: Vader Down, Part V
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars 14: Vader Down, Part V
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens

Non-canon appearances

 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens