The New Jedi Order, also known simply as the Jedi Order, was the restored and

reformed version of the Old Jedi Order, formed in the wake of the Great Jedi Purge
and subsequent fall of the Galactic Empire. The Jedi Knights, reduced in number to
only a handful, were slowly restored, primarily under the leadership of Luke
Skywalker, son of the former Jedi Knight and Chosen One Anakin Skywalker.

Slow in developing, it existed for a number of years as a disparate group of Force-

sensitives with various degrees of training. After a first attempt to train new
Knights was thwarted by the Reborn Emperor, Luke Skywalker initiated the first
formal training school for Jedi in decades—the Jedi Praxeum on Yavin 4. Starting
with an initial group of twelve students, the Order slowly grew in numbers and
stature, becoming a core part of the New Republic that sponsored it. This meant it
was repeatedly targeted by enemies of the Republic, such as Imperial Admiral Natasi
Daala, the Empire Reborn, and the Second Imperium. Members of the order were
involved in many of the key conflicts in the galaxy during the prime of the New
Republic, including the Nagai–Tof War, Operation Shadow Hand, the Black Fleet
Crisis, and the Corellian Crisis.

This involvement culminated in the Jedi becoming embroiled in the Yuuzhan Vong War.
Despite their commitment to defending the galaxy from this threat, the Order was
vilified by the galaxy's citizens and was betrayed on numerous occasions. Their
involvement in the war cost nearly half the Order's Knights. Out of this conflict,
a more centralized Order was born. It would continue to grow and serve the galaxy
for decades to come, until the Sith–Imperial War once again dispersed the Order and
made its members fugitives. They subsequently returned to their place in the galaxy
at the end of the Second Imperial Civil War.

For its symbol, the New Jedi Order adopted the Alliance Starbird, which originated
as the crest of a Jedi family called the House of Marek.

Learning and teaching the ways of the Force

Philosophies
"I don't believe the training of a true Jedi comes from listening to lectures. I
want to teach you how to learn action, how to do things, not just think about them.
There is no try."
―Luke Skywalker[39]
Training1
A Jedi Trainer instructing some students in telekinesis.

In the new Jedi Order, emphasis was placed on learning through experience. While
formal classes were held, students were also asked to establish their own training
programs, developing their own individual approaches to the Force. Initially, not
all students were satisfied with this model, most notably Corran Horn who
eventually left the Order (only to return some time later).

Luke Skywalker oversaw the teaching, but did also delegate teaching
responsibilities to students onto so-called Jedi Trainers who were specifically
skilled at certain areas. Thus, for example Kam Solusar would instruct his fellow
students in lightsaber combat in the early days of the New Jedi Order, while Corran
Horn, who used to be a law enforcer with CorSec would teach unarmed combat and
self-defense. Tionne Solusar would specialize in Jedi lore and pass on her
knowledge to her fellow students.

Trainer
A Jedi trainer in the Jedi Order.

With time there were enough skilled Jedi Knights, and some Jedi Masters, in the new
order to start approximating the Master-Padawan model of the Old Order. However,
since there were still only few members of the New Order, Masters would be assigned
multiple students. In accordance with the learning-by-doing principle, students
would accompany Masters on missions to gain experience and they would sometimes be
sent on missions on their own. One student who benefited particularly much from
this model, was Jaden Korr who was apprenticed to Katarn. Katarn's other student,
Rosh Penin, however was unhappy with this model, and was once heard complaining to
a fellow Jedi student that he felt his talents were not fostered and that he felt
Katarn was holding him back. Korr rose to become one of the most skilled Knights of
the New Order while Penin turned to the dark side, but was eventually redeemed,
having learned a lesson about patience.

After two of his students have fallen to the dark side, Luke Skywalker wondered if
he had made a mistake by not establishing a formal method of training padawans.[73]

The teachings of the New Order differed from those of the Old in several ways, and
were closer to those practiced by the Jedi before the Great Sith War. Jedi were
allowed to marry and have families, and each Jedi Master could train multiple
apprentices. The wearing of the Jedi robes, while popular, was no longer mandatory.
For a long time, the Order was also much less centrally controlled, with each Jedi
being given much greater personal freedom and responsibility.

Lightsaber construction
"Dual-phase blades seem to be something of a fad among Jedi at certain points."
―Luke Skywalker[36]
The construction of lightsabers in the new Order differed from that of the old in
many ways. Luke Skywalker discovered records in Obi-Wan Kenobi's hut on Tatooine on
how to construct lightsabers that he used himself, and would later introduce to his
students. Some other techniques were also recovered by the Jedi, sometimes in less
than desirable ways. The malevolent spirit of Exar Kun guided Gantoris in making a
dual-phase lightsaber, capable of extending dramatically in length when secondary
crystals aligned. Skywalker discovered this, almost at the cost of his life, when
the rogue student challenged him to a lightsaber duel.[16] Corran Horn constructed
a similar lightsaber independently, using a process obtained from his step-
grandfather, Rostek Horn.[36] Occasionally, exceptional students, such as Jaden
Korr, were able to construct lightsabers on their own, without formal instruction.
[47] Luke Skywalker also constructed a shorter lightsaber, known as a shoto, to
fight Lumiya during the Nagai-Tof War.[28] This was designed to counteract the dual
nature of her weapon, known as a lightwhip. Skywalker kept this weapon for many
years, and taught other Jedi Masters, such as his wife Mara, how to construct them.
[74]

Lightsaber Tenel Ka
Tenel Ka's unique lightsaber hilt.

One problem faced by the new Jedi Order was a shortage of high quality crystals,
such as was available to the old Jedi Order. Sacred sites such as Ilum or the Adega
system were lost to the Jedi and so other sources had to be sought out, with
accompanying danger. Imperial Advisor Bregius Golthan once tried to lure Skywalker
into a trap on the planet Canyon, claiming a source of adequate crystals had been
found. However, Luke sent NRI agents in his stead, who managed to escape the trap.
[75] On another occasion, Skywalker traveled to the planet Halm to recover some
adegan crystals from its famous mines. There, he was forced to fight off Imperial
opposition who were also after the crystals.[76] The lack of a single substantial
source of lightsaber crystals resulted in a greater variety types used, and
consequently, greater blade coloration. Some of the unusual sources included a
shard of the Kaiburr crystal used in Luke Skywalker's saber,[35] Gallinorean
rainbow gems from a Hapan tiara in Tenel Ka's saber,[77] Corusca gems from the gas
giant Yavin used in those of Gantoris[16] and Jacen Solo,[77] and a synthetically
manufactured crystal used in Jaina Solo's saber[77]—making use of a process once
considered to be a Sith technique.
Just as during the days of the old Order, Jedi were encouraged to make their
handles more personal, reflecting both their personalities and their upbringing.
Examples of this included Cilghal's, which was silvery and smooth, with subtle
indentations common among Mon Calamari technology,[23] Tionne's, that used a spiral
mist-horn,[21] and that of Tenel Ka, which was fashioned from a rancor tooth.[77]
An odd example of this diversity was Corran Horn's first saber, constructed in
haste from the throttle of a speeder bike.[36]

Kam spars Corran

Kam Solusar and Corran Horn spar at the Jedi Headquarters.

Lightsaber training
"You are learning to focus on precision rather than brute strength, to anticipate
my moves and your own reactions using the Force."
―Tionne Solusar[78]
Following the Great Jedi Purge, many of the old lightsaber forms used by the old
Jedi Order were lost and Luke had received little in the way of formal training.
However, with the foundation of the Jedi academy on Yavin 4 and the first intake of
students, the path to rediscovering these began. Kam Solusar taught the first
students the basic principals of fencing, possibly elements of Shii-Cho, upon which
all lightsaber combat is based. More specifically, he taught them the three rings
of defense.[36]

Along with Kam's own knowledge, there may have been additional teachings from the
Jensaarai, their founders being Jedi Knights and Padawans who would likely still
have knowledge on the original lightsaber forms used by the Jedi of old. Add to
this the knowledge gained by Kyle Katarn, who had been instructed in fencing while
he studied at the academy on Carida and was later taught lightsaber combat by the
spirits of Qu Rahn and Tal, and by 14 ABY the order had developed its own styles of
combat, complete with their own Katas and maneuvers. Divided into Medium style,
Fast style and Strong style, the forms of combat which were finally developed and
refined seem to be an amalgamation of the old and the new, further bridging the old
Jedi Order with the new. By 14 ABY, the Academy also introduced some training
sabers, although students such as Rosh Penin derided their use.[47] By 35 ABY,
students who had constructed their first Lightsabers were usually just known as
apprentices. The original Jedi lightsaber forms were eventually rediscovered,
knowledge on them recorded by Cin Drallig being present in the Great Holocron.[19]

The new Jedi Order also restored the title of Jedi Battlemaster, which was bestowed
on Kyle Katarn.[79]

Jedi installations across the galaxy

"The Jedi stand in place of gods in the New Republic. They are looked to as
surrogate parents, gifted with vast abilities that legend further magnifies beyond
all reason; their purpose is to fight and die for the New Republic's debased,
infidel perversions of truth and justice."
―Nom Anor[80]
Yavin 4 Praxeum; the main training facility from 11 ABY through to its destruction
in 26 ABY. This location also contained the Yavin training grounds.
Coruscant Jedi Headquarters; an administrative facility in the heart of the
Republic, a smaller Jedi facility was maintained here. Another Jedi training
facility was established on the Coruscant moon, Centax-2.
Shelter; nestled in the Maw Cluster, this base provided a haven during the Yuuzhan
Vong War and a waypoint for the Great River.
Eclipse Station; hidden in the Deep Core, this provided another refuge for the Jedi
during the Yuuzhan Vong War.
Ossus Jedi Academy; after the Yuuzhan Vong War, this facility was established to
replace the lost Praxeum on Yavin 4. It fell under the Empire and the Sith in 130
ABY, two days after the fall of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant.
Corellia Jedi enclave; a small Jedi training center established some time between
the Yuuzhan Vong war and 40 ABY, which was run by Corran Horn.
Jedi Praxeum on Dathomir; Established sometime between the Yuuzhan Vong war and 40
ABY.
Coruscant Jedi Temple; a pyramid of transparisteel which served as a successor to
the former Jedi Headquarters building. It fell under the Empire and the Sith in 130
ABY. It was returned to the Jedi in 138 ABY.
Sanctuary Moon base; established as a temporary academy while fighting the Galactic
Alliance.
Shedu Maad; used as a hidden base for the Jedi after evacuation of Endor, and later
as a Jedi academy established after the Second Galactic Civil War which was still
in use as of 44 ABY.
The Hidden Temple; a secret haven dating from the time of the Great Jedi Purge.
Jedi Order affiliated ships
Celador Sash
The Celador Sash, a Jedi freighter.

To function adequately across the galaxy, the Jedi Order needed a number of
starships to deliver its Knights into position. These ships came from a number of
sources: some the New Republic supplied, such as XJ X-wings, or StealthX
starfighters. Others were donated or acquired from private sources. Celador Sash
was one such freighter, gifted by a trader once saved by Obi-Wan Kenobi. Finally,
other ships were privately owned but were closely tied with the workings of the
Jedi Order, such as Millennium Falcon and Errant Venture. During the Yuuzhan Vong
War, a number of used ships were acquired by the Praxeum to anonymously deliver the
Jedi, as many of their starships had become well known throughout the galaxy. Lady
Starstorm was one such ship. After many years, the StealthX fighter would be
replaced by their new successors: the X-83 TwinTail starfighter.

Capital ships
Errant Venture (Imperial II-class Star Destroyer)
Loyal Dragon (Hapan Battle Dragon)
Off Chance (Blockade runner)
Trickster (Ro'ik chuun m'arh)
Freighters
Celador Sash
Dalliance (YT-1210 light freighter)
Jedi Explorer
Jedi Explorer II
Jolly Man
Lady Starstorm (YV-100 light freighter)
Lightning Rod
Millennium Falcon (YT-1300 light freighter)
Star Roamer
Sureshot (YT-1300 light freighter)
Tachyon Flier (YV-888 freighter)
Thunderbolt
Tinmolok (Marl-class heavy freighter)
X-23 StarWorker
Shuttles
Broadside
DeepRay (Lambda-class T-4a shuttle)
J-1 shuttle
Jade Sabre
Kirana Ti's starship
NM-KO 28
Reveille (Lambda-class T-4a shuttle)
Rock Dragon
Shadow Chaser
Vernus
Yavin Runner II
Transports
Dorsk 82's starship
Dust Dancer
Lucre
Maledoth (Slaveship)
Merry Miner
No Luck Required (YZ-775 medium transport)
Sharmok 718 (Sharmok-class troop transport)
Sunrider
Yachts
Jade Shadow (Horizon-class star yacht)
Jade's Fire (Personal Luxury Yacht 3000)
Lore Seeker (Jemlaat-class in-system sail yacht)
Pulsar Skate (Baudo-class star yacht)
Sweet Time
Others
Durastar
Gizer Gut
Huntbird (Explorer-cruiser)
Raven's Claw
Rude Awakening
Sundance
Ugly Truth
Starfighters
Alpha-52 starfighter
Shrike
E-wing escort starfighter
GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat
Big Eye
Courage
I-7 Howlrunner
StealthX starfighter
5-A
T-65B X-wing starfighter
AA-589
T-65XJ X-wing starfighter
TIE Advanced x1
Calrissian Runner
X-83 TwinTail starfighter
XJ5 X-wing starfighter
XJ6 X-wing starfighter
TRAGOF1103
Z-95 Headhunter
079
Crystal
Far Wanderer
Squadrons
Throughout the many wars the Jedi became involved in they mobilized several
starfighter squadrons. Although they were not entirely made up of Jedi pilots they
were directly associated with the order.

Dark Sword
Hardpoint Squadron
Kyp's Dozen
Night Blades
Rakehell Squadron
Red Sword Flight
Saber Squadron
Shadow Saber squadron
Shocker Squadron
StealthX wing
Twin Suns Squadron
Wild Knights