Yaddle

Yaddle, a Force-sensitive female being of the same species as Grand Master Yoda, was a Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council during the last years of the Galactic Republic. She trained a Thisspiasian Padawan, Oppo Rancisis, who eventually joined Yaddle on the High Council by the time of the Invasion of Naboo.

In 32 BBY, Qui-Gon Jinn brought the Chosen One Anakin Skywalker to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant where he met Yaddle and the Jedi elders. After the Battle of Naboo, Yaddle took a less active role in the Jedi Order's affairs and was no longer on the High Council by the time of the Clone Wars.

During the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Sith Lord Darth Vader encountered apparitions of several Jedi, including Yaddle, while experiencing a series of Force visions.

BiographyEdit

Yaddle was born in 509 BBY.^[1] A member of the same species as the legendary Jedi Yoda, she was found to be Force-sensitive and was taken to the Jedi Temple to be trained in the ways of the Jedi. Eventually, she was promoted to the rank of Jedi Master and was given a seat on the Jedi High Council on which she remained for some time. She also trained the Thisspiasian Oppo Rancisis, who eventually took up a seat alongside her in the High Council as well.^[4] Yaddle devoted a large amount of her time on scholarly endeavours, spending a lot of time studying in the Jedi Archives. Despite this, she was also an active Jedi in the field as well.^[5]

On the eve of becoming Master Dooku's newest Padawan, the twelve-year-old Qui-Gon Jinn was ordered by Yaddle to bed, after he was practicing with his lightsaber in the Temple's sparring room late at night.^[6]

Naboo CrisisEdit

During the Invasion of Naboo^[3] in 32 BBY,^[7] Yaddle was present in the Jedi Council Chamber inside the Temple on Coruscant, when fellow Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn presented himself to the High Council with daunting news that the Sith, the ancient enemies of the Jedi had returned to the galaxy. She was also present during the evaluation of Anakin Skywalker, a 9-year-old Force-sensitive child, who Jinn believed was the Chosen One that was prophesied to bring balance to the Force. The High Council initially agreed that they would not accept him into the Jedi Order, however, they reversed their decision as Jinn's dying wish was for Skywalker to be trained.^[3]

Following the Battle of Naboo, Yaddle decided to take a less active role in Jedi affairs^[8] and left the Jedi High Council by the time of the Clone Wars.^[2] Her seat on the Council was taken by Jedi Master Shaak Ti.^[9]

LegacyEdit

In 19 BBY,^[7] the Order was destroyed when Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, secretly the Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Sidious, activated Order 66, forcing clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic to turn on the Jedi and kill them. Whilst the Order was destroyed, a small number of Jedi were able to survive.^[10]

Shortly after the Battle of Fortress Vader, Darth Vader entered a portal constructed by Lord Momin to resurrect his wife Padmé Amidala. While walking through visions, he encountered Yaddle along with several Jedi with their lightsabers ready to battle him. However, Vader defeated all of the illusions, impaling Yaddle through the chest as the words "Let the past die" resounded in his mind.^[11]

In 14 BBY,^[12] while traveling in hyperspace, Greez Dritus asked that if the Order was rebuilt, would Jedi come out of hiding. After Cere Junda questioned if he meant anyone specific, Dritus told her that whilst growing up on Lateron he had heard tales of a legendary green, pointy eared Jedi Master. When Junda asked if he was speaking about Master Yoda, Dritus responded that he was talking about Yaddle.^[13]

Personality and traitsEdit

Yaddle was highly sought after for her great wisdom,^[14] and was also known for her quietness,^[2] patience and kindness.^[15] She looked up to Grand Master Yoda, who belonged to the same mysterious species as her but was nearly twice her age.^[5] A female member of the same mysterious species as Yoda,^[2] Yaddle had auburn hair, green-gold eyes, green skin^[3] and a height of 0.61 meters.^[2]

Powers and abilitiesEdit

Yaddle was skilled in little-known^[14] and deadly Jedi powers^[16] such as morichro, an ancient art that enabled the user to slow the opponent's bodily functions to the point of death.^[4] She also carried a green-bladed lightsaber.^[11]

Behind the scenesEdit

Yaddle was operated in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace by Phil Eason.^[17] The model for Yaddle was originally created by concept artist Iain McCaig as a sketch for a young Yoda, but was later put in the movies as Yaddle, a female member of Yoda's species.^[18]

AppearancesEdit

• Master & Apprentice (Mentioned only)
• Master & Apprentice audiobook (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
• The Phantom Menace Read-Along Storybook and CD
• Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace
• Star Wars Journeys: Beginnings
• Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy – A Graphic Novel
• Attack of the Clones Read-Along Storybook and CD (Picture only)
• Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 25 (Vision to Darth Vader)
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Mentioned only)

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

SourcesEdit

•  Jedi Order in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link) (Picture only)
•  Yaddle in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Journey Through Space (2015)
• Ultimate Star Wars
• Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
• Star Wars: I Am a Jedi (Picture only)
• Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
• Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
• Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
• Star Wars: Alien Archive
• Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition
• Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
• Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi
• Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Yaddle - 2020 Base Series)
•  Jedi Order in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
•  Jedi Temple in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
•  Yaddle in the Databank (backup link)
•  Yoda in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)

Notes and referencesEdit