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| - Jeden Vesal, was a Human Jedi Master who rose to prominence during the Clone Wars for his exploits alongside Nightingale Squad, a group of four clone troopers who often assisted him with special operations and the search for Jedi artifacts. A notable figure in the Republic and the Rebel Alliance, Jeden was possibly one of the greatest Jedi left alive following Order 66, and one of few to take an active role against the Empire. Born on Alderaan and quickly joining the Jedi Order, Jeden rose to the rank of Jedi Knight after proving himself to be a skilled lightsaber combatant (one of the best, in fact) and having a wide knowledge of galactic lore. Taking part in multiple missions on behalf of the Order, Jeden soon became galaxy-wide famous during the Clone Wars, becoming feared by the Seperatists as a dangerous soldier and a skilled general. Most of his time in the Clone Wars was spent alongside the elite Nightingale Squad, a squad consisting of him and four Clone troopers from the 44th Special Forces Division, which he commanded with great prestige. During Order 66, Jeden managed to convince the 44th that Palpatine, now known to be the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, was the true enemy. The Jedi Master's soldiers followed Jeden and his Padawan, Koses Lik-Har, into hiding, where Jeden soon became famous once more as both a runaway Jedi and a dangerous leader of resistance against the Empire. After joining Bail Organa's Alliance to Restore the Republic, Jeden became one of the Rebellion's primary commanders, and came to develop a healthy relationship with Luke Skywalker, the son of Darth Vader and the eventual hero of the New Republic. By the time the Empire was defeated, Jeden had become possibly the greatest member left of the Old Jedi Order, and was also one of the Republic's greatest heroes, from his time as a Jedi Knight right through to old age.
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