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- "Forming a bond with an animal is a subtle art. Remember, you're not trying to control, but partner. Feel the connection through the Force. Your mind and their mind. Two wills as one."
- ―Master Cibaba to his Padawan, Ty Yorrick
Taming beasts, also known as animal kinship or beast control,[2] was an ability of the Force that allowed its user to connect mentally with animals.[1]
History[]
- "You're resisting. He can sense it."
"He can sense it? What is he, like a Padawan cat? Oh!"
"You don't seem to be getting this."
"I get that this furball's trying to kill me. Give me your lightsaber and I'll make the connection."
"Excuse me?" - ―Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger, as Ezra tries to tame a loth-cat
During the Sith Empire's occupation of Serenno, the Sith used the Force to control the Tirra'Taka and use it in combat.[2] Jedi Master Porter Engle used this ability to calm a group of steelees so they could be used as mounts during a Jedi rescue attempt of the Blythe family, who had been kidnapped by the Nihil.[6]
During the First Battle of Geonosis, Anakin Skywalker used the Force to tame a ravenous reek in the Petranaki Arena.[7] At one point during the Clone Wars, on the planet of Ryloth, Obi-Wan Kenobi used that ability to tame and control a pack of voracious gutkurrs, luring them into a trap, though it notably required a sustained and strenuous amount of effort for Obi-Wan to influence multiple creatures at once.[3]
The young Jedi Ezra Bridger tapped into the dark side of the Force to connect with the vicious fyrnock
Many years later, Ezra Bridger also used it with a dangerous fyrnock at Fort Anaxes. Bridger, however, connected with the dark side of the Force in summoning such a powerful creature and the experience left him drained. Taming a creature in such a way required letting go of one's inhibitions and opening oneself to the power of the Force.[8] Later, Bridger mastered the skill, connecting with tibidee[9] and purrgil alike.[10] Bridger however was unable to connect with the krykna of Atollon, due to their sensitivity towards negative emotions.[11]
Around 9 ABY,[12] Grogu used the Force to calm down Boba Fett's rancor when he attacked Din Djarin in Mos Espa. Taming the rancor exhausted Grogu, and he fell asleep cuddled with the beast.[13]
Appearances[]
Sources[]
- Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars Rebels: Secrets of the Rebels (First identified as Taming beasts)
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
The Book of Boba Fett Cargo Hold: "Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor" on StarWars.com (backup link) (Picture only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars Rebels: Secrets of the Rebels
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dooku: Jedi Lost
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Innocents of Ryloth"
- ↑ The High Republic Adventures — The Monster of Temple Peak 2
- ↑
Star Wars Rebels – "Empire Day"
- ↑ The High Republic: Light of the Jedi
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels – "Gathering Forces"
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels – "Shroud of Darkness"
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels – "The Call"
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels – "The Mystery of Chopper Base"
- ↑ The attack on Jabba's Palace, depicted in "Chapter 16: The Rescue," is dated to be around nine years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which include the Battle of Yavin, by "Jabba the Hutt and Other Bounty Hunters and Criminals". As the present-time of The Book of Boba Fett occurs shortly after the attack, The Book of Boba Fett must take place around 9 ABY.
- ↑ The Book of Boba Fett – "Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor"
