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As the Galactic Republic
throve and grew over the centuries, the Jedi came to serve it as
guardians of peace and justice. |
Chancellor Palpatine not
only reveals his true identity as the Sith Lord, but he also demonstrates
his cunning with a lightsaber. Any Jedi that underestimated him
paid dearly. |
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Only against opponents he
deemed worthy did he enter into combat. Grievous often preferred
to let his electrostaff-wielding bodyguard droids do the fighting. |
Count Dooku had studied
the ways of the Force for almost eight decades, becoming one of
its most powerful practitioners. |
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Far superior to the battle
droid armies of the era, the clone troopers formed the backbone
of the Republic's new military initiative. |
Grievous had received training
in the Jedi arts from Count Dooku -- and unleashed a withering assault
on Kenobi with four lightsaber blades. |
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In his day, Mace was one
of the best lightsaber fighters of the Jedi order,even holding his
own against the Sith Lord himself. But Mace was ultimately betrayed
by Anakin. |
Demonstrating his unerring
loyalty to the Republic, Bly and his troopers raised their rifles
and opened fire on their commanding officer, Jedi General Aayla
Secura. |