Jedi High Council
"With all of us may the Force be, and may the peace of this temple be ours, a place open to thought and speech, a realm of mutual respect, and a haven of shared noble purpose. Let us take these seats together, with no one above the others. May we work together, free from the restraints of ego and jealousy, at this gathering and all others to come."
―Jedi Council Members speaking the traditional oath during the Gathering The Jedi High Council is the primary body of rule for the Jedi Order during the time of the Grand Republic and Galactic Republic. The High Council is a group of twelve wise and powerful Jedi Masters who are elected to guide the Order. One among them is chosen to serve as the Grand Master of the Order. As the governing body of the entire Jedi Order, the High Council's decision was final and to be respected by all Jedi. Membership on this august body was limited to twelve Masters at a time, with each member appointed by unanimous vote of the current members. The terms of service on the Council were divided into three different lengths. Five members would serve indefinitely; giving up their seats upon passing away or stepping down. Four long-term members had the opportunity of stepping down at any time, though they did not have to leave until they reached an approved end date for their service. To bring new perspectives and ideas to the Council, three limited-term members served during certain crises or to bring the voice of different Temple organizations to the forefront. With the passage of time, any of the long- or limited-term members could be elevated to another position within the Council, increasing the length of time served. When a lifetime member died, a long-term counselor might succeed them, though this was not always the case. Members of the High Council were addressed verbally by either the formal title of "Your Grace" or simply the honorific of Master. Once established, the High Council was the sole distributor of the title of Knight to its members; this rule was sometimes loosened during times of war out of expedience. Known to communicate with some of the private training academies situated around the galaxy, the practice of ordaining Knights went as far back as the Old Sith Wars, when the High Council approved Barrison Draay and Krynda Hulis for knighthood.
―Jedi Council Members speaking the traditional oath during the Gathering The Jedi High Council is the primary body of rule for the Jedi Order during the time of the Grand Republic and Galactic Republic. The High Council is a group of twelve wise and powerful Jedi Masters who are elected to guide the Order. One among them is chosen to serve as the Grand Master of the Order. As the governing body of the entire Jedi Order, the High Council's decision was final and to be respected by all Jedi. Membership on this august body was limited to twelve Masters at a time, with each member appointed by unanimous vote of the current members. The terms of service on the Council were divided into three different lengths. Five members would serve indefinitely; giving up their seats upon passing away or stepping down. Four long-term members had the opportunity of stepping down at any time, though they did not have to leave until they reached an approved end date for their service. To bring new perspectives and ideas to the Council, three limited-term members served during certain crises or to bring the voice of different Temple organizations to the forefront. With the passage of time, any of the long- or limited-term members could be elevated to another position within the Council, increasing the length of time served. When a lifetime member died, a long-term counselor might succeed them, though this was not always the case. Members of the High Council were addressed verbally by either the formal title of "Your Grace" or simply the honorific of Master. Once established, the High Council was the sole distributor of the title of Knight to its members; this rule was sometimes loosened during times of war out of expedience. Known to communicate with some of the private training academies situated around the galaxy, the practice of ordaining Knights went as far back as the Old Sith Wars, when the High Council approved Barrison Draay and Krynda Hulis for knighthood.
Dissolution Date
19 BBY
Type
Religious, Holy Order
Alternative Names
Jedi Council
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