Post by T on Jun 8, 2006 11:34:37 GMT -5
The following is a listing of classes that your characters can take, I'm listing special Jedi classes for a character to specialize in, in order to prevent Uber Jedi from appearing. Hopefully this will help you in deciding how you wish to develop your character.
Padawan Learner - Basic force user, raw, not alot of skills. Has to have a Master to learn from before they may become a Jedi Knight. Also, before they advance to a Knight, they must pass a trial and build their own lightsaber.
Jedi Knight - When your patience and training pay off, you advance to the next level, becoming a Jedi Knight. Jedi Knights are able to go on missions by their self, no longer needing to be supervised by their Master, they report to the Jedi Council themself. A Jedi Knight can specialize in one of the following areas:
Jedi Investigator - Specially appointed representative of the Jedi Council charged with uncovering hidden threats to the galaxy. Threats worthy of a Jedi Investigator's attention include Darksiders, shady criminal syndicates preying on the innocent, corrupt officials conspiring against the Republic or the Jedi Council, and mysterious alien invaders from beyond the Outer Rim. The Jedi Investigator's duty is to root out these threats, discover their agendas, and disclose his findings to the Jedi Council so that the appropriate actions can be taken. In a way, the Jedi Investigator brings darkness into the light.
A Jedi Investigator is a skilled insurgent, not above using guile, deception, and force to insinuate himself into a group or organization for the purpose of gathering information. Upon discovering a threat to the Republic or the galaxy at large, a Jedi Investigator might be called upon to neutralize the threat before widespread conflict erupts. This is much easier to accomplish from within, particularly when the Jedi Investigator has no one to help him.
When confronted by a criminal syndicate, a Jedi Investigator might try to join the organization to learn more about its operations. When confronted by a cabal of dark side devotees, the Jedi Investigator might try to lure them out of their lair and into the reach of a team of Jedi Guardians. Against a threat from beyond, the Jedi Investigator might procure samples of the aliens' weapons and technology so that the Jedi Council and the Republic at large can study the new enemy before readying a defense.
The Jedi Council keeps detailed records of known criminals (pirates, smugglers, and assassins mostly) and often uses Jedi Investigators to spy on these individuals. A Jedi Investigator might be called upon to capture dangerous criminals before they can strike again, although more often than not the Jedi Council hires or appoints others to assist the Investigator in completeting such missions.
In the time of the Old Republic, the Jedi Council called upon Jedi Investigators to help identify Force-sensitive children to be trained in the ways of the Force. The task of identifying possible Jedi recruits can be daunting given the thousands of worlds that must be routinely surveyed. Searching the galaxy for Jedi recruits isn't the primary responsibility of Jedi Investigators, but their keen observation skills make them ideally suited for the task.
Often, a Jedi Investigator operates in secret. Uasually, only the Jedi Council (or perhaps a few members or even only one member) knows about the Investigator's mission. Sometimes an Investigator goes undercover to reveal a threat or even appears to leave the Jedi Order to perform a mission.
Jedi Ace - A Jedi Ace feels most at home in the thingypit of a starfighter and uses their mastery of the Force in the exhilarating art of starfighter combat. Using their connection to the Force, the Jedi Ace can weave effortlessly through astroid fields, dodge storms of enemy laser fire, execute death-defying combat maneuvers, and overcome entire squardrons of enemy craft as easily as they breath.
A Jedi Ace flies their ship not for the thrill of battle, but for the connection to the Force, flying almost takes care of itself. Even in a great battle, a Jedi Ace trusts their instincts to lead them to victory. When the battle is over, the Jedi Ace feels closer to the Force than ever before.
Jedi Aces usually belong to the Jedi Order. They have turned their command of the Force to battles fought in space rather than on the ground. Not all starfighter aces are Jedi, however. A few begin as Force-Sensitive starfighter pilots who eventually catch on that flying "comes to them naturally" because they are calling upon the Force to guide them.
Jedi Aces gravitate toward starfighter squadrons, where they can put their abilities to good use.
Jedi Consular - The Jedi Consular uses the Force for knowledge and negotiation, seeking the most peaceful solutions to every problem. As Force-users trained in the Jedi tradition, characters of this class concentrate more on diplomacy, scholarly pursuits, and the spiritual side of the Force than on more physical activities. Healers and researchers seek to better understand the nature of the Force and their connection to it. Mentors and teachers hope to instruct others and pass on what they have learned. Negotiators and mediators are skilled at bargaining and striking compromises. Consulars train themselves to be versatile, able to handle many situations without reaching for a weapon.
Some Jedi Consulars explore the galaxy to further their own knowledge and mastery of the Force. Others continually seek to learn or discover more of the Force's Secrets. Still others see their role as mediators and concilers, using their position and skills to help those in need. Most Jedi Consulars follow the light side, but some become Darksiders and use the Force for evil or selfish intent. Those imbued with the light side refrain from using the Force for every task, preferring to find other solutions and save the Force for when it is truly needed. Those who succumb to the dark side use every advantage at their disposal, wielding the Force against challenges as a noble would spend a small fortune to be rid of a minor inconvenience.
-Examples of Jedi Consulars in Star Wars: Yoda, Jocasta the jedi librarian, Tionne of Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy.
Jedi Guardian - Force-users trained in the Jedi tradition, Jedi Guardians combine physical training with mastery of the Force. Jedi guardians concentrate on battle prowess, defense, lightsaber training, and physical activities. If Jedi consulars are the ambassadors of the Jedi Order, guardians are the defenders, protecting Republic from all dangers. Few are strong enough in the Force and have the devotion to walk the Jedi's path, but those few are awarded with a powerful ally. They walk in a larger world than those who neither feel nor heed the Force.
All Jedi guardians journey into the galaxy at large to further their own knowledge and to help those in need. They take responsibility seriously, considering even mundane missions to be personal tests. Most Jedi guardians follow the light side, but some become Darksiders and use the Force for evil or selfish intent. Those imbued with the light side refrain from using the Force for every task, preferring to find other solutions and save the Force for when it is truly needed. Those who succumb to the dark side use every advantage at their disposal, wielding the Force to solve problems as a soldier would use a blaster to destroy a stingfly.
- Examples of Jedi Guardians in Star Wars: Luke Skywalker (in Return of the Jedi), Obi-Wan Kenobi (in Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Episode II: Attack of the Clones), Anakin Skywalker (in EpisodeII: Attack of the Clones).
Jedi Master - Jedi Masters represent the pinnacle of the Jedi Order. They are Jedi who are both strong enough in the Force and patient enough in life to pass on their skills by teaching a new generation of Jedi. The journey from Padawan learner to Jedi Master usually takes decades, and many who start upon the path never reach its final destination.
Becoming a Jedi Master requires patience, inner strength, wisdom, and a deep connection to and understanding of the Force. Further, a Jedi usually doesn't become a Jedi Master until he trains a student to completion. Jedi Masters are allowed only one Padawan at a time, and the training of a single Padawan can take years.
The most respected Jedi Masters are invited by their peers (and, in some cases, their former masters) to join them on the Jedi Council. Those who join the council use their wisdom and influence to instruct others in the ways of the Force and preserve peace in the galaxy. The Jedi Council is also tasked with identifying Force-sensitive children across the galaxy and offering them instruction in the Jedi Order. These lessons are fairly rudimentary-usually intended to teach a student "the basics" until he or she is old enough to recieve formal training as a Padawan.
During the Rise of the Empir eera, the Jedi Council would confer the title of Jedi master upon those deemed qualified to teach others in the ways of the Force. During the Rebellion and New Jedi Order eras, Jedi require no such approval; they need only adhere to the tenets of the Jedi Code to become Jedi Masters. (For purposes of the chat, we'll be using the Council appointed way of becoming a Master.)
That concludes the Jedi Classes to pick from, next I will be listing Dark Sider classes.
Padawan Learner - Basic force user, raw, not alot of skills. Has to have a Master to learn from before they may become a Jedi Knight. Also, before they advance to a Knight, they must pass a trial and build their own lightsaber.
Jedi Knight - When your patience and training pay off, you advance to the next level, becoming a Jedi Knight. Jedi Knights are able to go on missions by their self, no longer needing to be supervised by their Master, they report to the Jedi Council themself. A Jedi Knight can specialize in one of the following areas:
Jedi Investigator - Specially appointed representative of the Jedi Council charged with uncovering hidden threats to the galaxy. Threats worthy of a Jedi Investigator's attention include Darksiders, shady criminal syndicates preying on the innocent, corrupt officials conspiring against the Republic or the Jedi Council, and mysterious alien invaders from beyond the Outer Rim. The Jedi Investigator's duty is to root out these threats, discover their agendas, and disclose his findings to the Jedi Council so that the appropriate actions can be taken. In a way, the Jedi Investigator brings darkness into the light.
A Jedi Investigator is a skilled insurgent, not above using guile, deception, and force to insinuate himself into a group or organization for the purpose of gathering information. Upon discovering a threat to the Republic or the galaxy at large, a Jedi Investigator might be called upon to neutralize the threat before widespread conflict erupts. This is much easier to accomplish from within, particularly when the Jedi Investigator has no one to help him.
When confronted by a criminal syndicate, a Jedi Investigator might try to join the organization to learn more about its operations. When confronted by a cabal of dark side devotees, the Jedi Investigator might try to lure them out of their lair and into the reach of a team of Jedi Guardians. Against a threat from beyond, the Jedi Investigator might procure samples of the aliens' weapons and technology so that the Jedi Council and the Republic at large can study the new enemy before readying a defense.
The Jedi Council keeps detailed records of known criminals (pirates, smugglers, and assassins mostly) and often uses Jedi Investigators to spy on these individuals. A Jedi Investigator might be called upon to capture dangerous criminals before they can strike again, although more often than not the Jedi Council hires or appoints others to assist the Investigator in completeting such missions.
In the time of the Old Republic, the Jedi Council called upon Jedi Investigators to help identify Force-sensitive children to be trained in the ways of the Force. The task of identifying possible Jedi recruits can be daunting given the thousands of worlds that must be routinely surveyed. Searching the galaxy for Jedi recruits isn't the primary responsibility of Jedi Investigators, but their keen observation skills make them ideally suited for the task.
Often, a Jedi Investigator operates in secret. Uasually, only the Jedi Council (or perhaps a few members or even only one member) knows about the Investigator's mission. Sometimes an Investigator goes undercover to reveal a threat or even appears to leave the Jedi Order to perform a mission.
Jedi Ace - A Jedi Ace feels most at home in the thingypit of a starfighter and uses their mastery of the Force in the exhilarating art of starfighter combat. Using their connection to the Force, the Jedi Ace can weave effortlessly through astroid fields, dodge storms of enemy laser fire, execute death-defying combat maneuvers, and overcome entire squardrons of enemy craft as easily as they breath.
A Jedi Ace flies their ship not for the thrill of battle, but for the connection to the Force, flying almost takes care of itself. Even in a great battle, a Jedi Ace trusts their instincts to lead them to victory. When the battle is over, the Jedi Ace feels closer to the Force than ever before.
Jedi Aces usually belong to the Jedi Order. They have turned their command of the Force to battles fought in space rather than on the ground. Not all starfighter aces are Jedi, however. A few begin as Force-Sensitive starfighter pilots who eventually catch on that flying "comes to them naturally" because they are calling upon the Force to guide them.
Jedi Aces gravitate toward starfighter squadrons, where they can put their abilities to good use.
Jedi Consular - The Jedi Consular uses the Force for knowledge and negotiation, seeking the most peaceful solutions to every problem. As Force-users trained in the Jedi tradition, characters of this class concentrate more on diplomacy, scholarly pursuits, and the spiritual side of the Force than on more physical activities. Healers and researchers seek to better understand the nature of the Force and their connection to it. Mentors and teachers hope to instruct others and pass on what they have learned. Negotiators and mediators are skilled at bargaining and striking compromises. Consulars train themselves to be versatile, able to handle many situations without reaching for a weapon.
Some Jedi Consulars explore the galaxy to further their own knowledge and mastery of the Force. Others continually seek to learn or discover more of the Force's Secrets. Still others see their role as mediators and concilers, using their position and skills to help those in need. Most Jedi Consulars follow the light side, but some become Darksiders and use the Force for evil or selfish intent. Those imbued with the light side refrain from using the Force for every task, preferring to find other solutions and save the Force for when it is truly needed. Those who succumb to the dark side use every advantage at their disposal, wielding the Force against challenges as a noble would spend a small fortune to be rid of a minor inconvenience.
-Examples of Jedi Consulars in Star Wars: Yoda, Jocasta the jedi librarian, Tionne of Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy.
Jedi Guardian - Force-users trained in the Jedi tradition, Jedi Guardians combine physical training with mastery of the Force. Jedi guardians concentrate on battle prowess, defense, lightsaber training, and physical activities. If Jedi consulars are the ambassadors of the Jedi Order, guardians are the defenders, protecting Republic from all dangers. Few are strong enough in the Force and have the devotion to walk the Jedi's path, but those few are awarded with a powerful ally. They walk in a larger world than those who neither feel nor heed the Force.
All Jedi guardians journey into the galaxy at large to further their own knowledge and to help those in need. They take responsibility seriously, considering even mundane missions to be personal tests. Most Jedi guardians follow the light side, but some become Darksiders and use the Force for evil or selfish intent. Those imbued with the light side refrain from using the Force for every task, preferring to find other solutions and save the Force for when it is truly needed. Those who succumb to the dark side use every advantage at their disposal, wielding the Force to solve problems as a soldier would use a blaster to destroy a stingfly.
- Examples of Jedi Guardians in Star Wars: Luke Skywalker (in Return of the Jedi), Obi-Wan Kenobi (in Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Episode II: Attack of the Clones), Anakin Skywalker (in EpisodeII: Attack of the Clones).
Jedi Master - Jedi Masters represent the pinnacle of the Jedi Order. They are Jedi who are both strong enough in the Force and patient enough in life to pass on their skills by teaching a new generation of Jedi. The journey from Padawan learner to Jedi Master usually takes decades, and many who start upon the path never reach its final destination.
Becoming a Jedi Master requires patience, inner strength, wisdom, and a deep connection to and understanding of the Force. Further, a Jedi usually doesn't become a Jedi Master until he trains a student to completion. Jedi Masters are allowed only one Padawan at a time, and the training of a single Padawan can take years.
The most respected Jedi Masters are invited by their peers (and, in some cases, their former masters) to join them on the Jedi Council. Those who join the council use their wisdom and influence to instruct others in the ways of the Force and preserve peace in the galaxy. The Jedi Council is also tasked with identifying Force-sensitive children across the galaxy and offering them instruction in the Jedi Order. These lessons are fairly rudimentary-usually intended to teach a student "the basics" until he or she is old enough to recieve formal training as a Padawan.
During the Rise of the Empir eera, the Jedi Council would confer the title of Jedi master upon those deemed qualified to teach others in the ways of the Force. During the Rebellion and New Jedi Order eras, Jedi require no such approval; they need only adhere to the tenets of the Jedi Code to become Jedi Masters. (For purposes of the chat, we'll be using the Council appointed way of becoming a Master.)
That concludes the Jedi Classes to pick from, next I will be listing Dark Sider classes.