Yaqeel Saav'etu

Yaqeel Saav'etu was a Bothan Jedi Knight as of 43.5 ABY. As a child she was kept at the Jedi base Shelter located in the Maw for protection during the Yuuzhan Vong war. Later in life Saav'etu became good friends with Jysella Horn. The Bothan proved to be loyal and helpful to Jysella Horn, who was making her way through a hard time because her brother, Valin Horn, had been recently diagnosed with a Force-related illness and encased in carbonite. Yaqeel was part of a close-knit group of friends consisting of Bazel Warv, Valin Horn, and Jysella Horn.

While at a tapcaf across from the Jedi Temple, Saav'etu and Warv witnessed Jysella Horn tossing civilians across the Processional Way. Rushing out to stop her, the two Jedi were attacked by Horn, who used flow-walking to predict their movements. After slashing Warv in the chest, Horn escaped, only to be captured by Galactic Alliance Security forces shortly after. Master Cilghal and several other Jedi rushed onto the scene, escorting Saav'etu and helping Warv to the Temple for healing and debriefing.

Sometime later, Leia Organa Solo attempted to have Saav'etu escort her family to the Coruscant Livestock Exchange and Exhibition, but the Bothan was offworld at the time.

Saav'etu and Warv were wondering back to the Temple by way of Fellowship Plaza, when the Bothan became infected with Force Psychosis. Warv, attempting to calm her and lead her into the Temple via the southern speeder entrance was assisted when the Solos appeared and tranquilized her. However, Barv also contracted the disease and had to be stunned as well. The two Jedi, along with Wan and Hellin, were smuggled from the Temple by the Solos and were taken to the Academy on Shedu Maad.

Behind the scenes
In the excerpt of Omen included in Outcast, Yaqeel's family name was given as Saavis. This was changed for Omen, however, in which her last name is given as Saav'etu.

Appearances

 * Omen
 * Abyss