The Jedi

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The Jedi

For centuries, the group of philosophers that would eventually become the Jedi contemplated the mysteries of the energy field known as the force. Eventually, some of the group’s members mastered the force. After that, they dedicated themselves to using their newfound skills and powers for good, helping those in need. In the thousands of years that followed, the Jedi served as protectors of the Galactic Republic. Answering to their own Jedi Council and operating in concordance with the Judicial Department of office of the Supreme Chancellor, the Jedi became the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.
The Jedi, in addition to battling interstellar criminals and settling galactic disputes, served as mediators, defenders and teachers. Because of their sense of honour and the epic challenges they undertook, the Jedi became legends, serving as symbols of the best the Republic had to offer. With lightsabers at their sides and the power of the Force flowing through them, the Jedi accomplished the tasks set before them with dedication and seeming invincibility. But invincibility was only an illusion. Jedi often died in the defence of freedom and justice.

There is no emotion; there is peace.
There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
There is no passion; there is serenity.
There is no death; there is the force.
Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
Jedi use their powers to defend and protect,
never to attack others.
Jedi respect all life, in any form.
Jedi serve others rather than ruling over
them, for the god of the galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through
knowledge and training. -The Jedi Code

The philosophy known as the Jedi Code was created to keep young Jedi students from being drawn to the dark side. It was taught by the Jedi Council to hundreds of thousands of Jedi throughout the ages.
At its heart, the Jedi Code provides simple instructions for living in touch with the Force. A Jedi never uses the Force to gain wealth or personal power. Instead, a Jedi uses the Force to find knowledge and enlightenment. Anger, fear, aggression, and other negative emotions lead to the dark side, so Jedi are taught to act only when they are at peace with the force.
Jedi are encouraged to find non-violent solutions whenever possible. They should act from wisdom, using persuasion and counsel instead of Force powers and violence. When all else fails, or to save a life, a Jedi must sometimes resort to battle in order to resolve a particularly dangerous situation. Though combat may sometimes be the best answer, it should never be the first option a Jedi Explores.
Because of their connection to the force, the Jedi sense its flow and draw upon its energy. While doing so, a Jedi sometimes perceives disturbances in the force. These disturbances can be explained by the presence of powerful Force-users in the area, or intense emotions that cry out in the Force. There are even times when such disturbances result in feelings of urgency or premonitions that spur a Jedi to a place or situation where they are needed.