Jedi

Overview
FAQ Based on the character of Luke Skywalker, in SWG, Force Sensitive are individuals that feel a connection to the energy that surrounds all living things and binds the galaxy together, knows as the Force. Force Sensitive characters can use ranged weapons, but are more of a melee weapon profession with the weapon of choice being the Lightsaber. Only Force Sensitive characters can wield and eventually craft thier own Lightsaber. The ultimate rank of a Force Sensitive character is Jedi.

Jedi are Force Sensitive beings that can use their Force powers to over-come and control their enemies and can master the art of fighting with a lightsaber. A Jedi may embrace the Light or Dark side of the Force, but either choice is still outlawed by the Galactic Empire, and may be attacked by NPC's.

Rolepaying
Given that SWG takes place after Episode IV and before Episode V, declared Jedi are very rare and usually hunted down by the Galactic Empire. Surviving Force Sensitive and Jedi are often regarded as outcasts, witches, or just plain crazy for belief in the Force.

Veteran players are encouraged to take new Force Sensitive players "under thier wing" in an almost Master-Apprentice type of relationship. Force Sensitive are also encouraged to choose a Light or Dark side and to follow that path. For more information on what it means to be Force Sensitive and a Jedi, please refer to this Wikipedia entry.

Profession Progression
Student Initiate Adept Sword Master