Has there ever been a stormtrooper Jedi?
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Yes, there has been a stormtrooper Jedi in Star Wars canon, though the character is more prominent in Star Wars Expanded Universe (now called Legends). Here’s a breakdown of this interesting concept:
**The Most Notable Stormtrooper Jedi: **
**Jedi Knight: ** Jax Pavan
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Jax Pavan is one of the few characters in Star Wars Legends who began his career as a stormtrooper and later became a Jedi. His story is primarily told in the Coruscant Nights trilogy by Michael Reaves.
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Background: Jax Pavan was originally part of the Empire's stormtrooper ranks during the time of the Galactic Civil War. However, he soon became disillusioned with the Empire's tactics and the dark side. Jax ultimately discovered his true Force sensitivity and was trained as a Jedi.
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The Journey: As a stormtrooper, Jax was assigned to suppress and control rebellious factions and was conditioned to follow orders without questioning the Empire's cause. Eventually, he encountered Jedi survivors and began learning the ways of the Force, with the guidance of Jedi Master Darth Vader's former apprentice.
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Jedi Role: Jax Pavan became a Jedi Knight, ultimately opposing the Empire and working with a group of rebel forces. His transformation from a soldier of the Empire to a Jedi was a unique story arc in the Expanded Universe.
**Jedi Knight: ** Gregor
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Gregor was another notable character who had stormtrooper roots before becoming a Jedi. He appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, though he was initially a clone soldier rather than a traditional stormtrooper.
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Key Points:
- Gregor originally served in the Grand Army of the Republic, but after the rise of the Galactic Empire, he became a stormtrooper.
- However, Gregor was a clone, rather than a regular human stormtrooper, and though he didn't follow the path of a traditional Jedi, his story adds to the discussion of former soldiers becoming involved in the Force.
Stormtroopers and Force Sensitivity:
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Stormtroopers, as a rule, were conditioned to obey the Empire’s commands without question, and most were not Force-sensitive. The idea of a stormtrooper turning to the Jedi Order is very rare because stormtroopers were generally selected for their physical strength, loyalty, and obedience, not for their Force sensitivity.
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However, there were instances of Force-sensitive individuals being recruited into the Imperial ranks. Some of these individuals may have trained as Jedi or gone on to become Jedi after their service to the Empire, though they are often rare exceptions.
Stormtrooper Jedi in Canon?
As of now, there isn't a clear stormtrooper Jedi in the current Star Wars canon (as of 2024), but there are numerous stories of Imperial defectors, such as Finn in The Force Awakens, who were part of a military force before discovering their Force sensitivity.
Finn’s Journey:
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Finn (FN-2187), from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the sequel trilogy, could be seen as a spiritual successor to the idea of a stormtrooper-turned-Force user. Finn was once a stormtrooper who defected from the First Order after realizing the brutality of the regime. While Finn does not start his journey as a Jedi, he does eventually show some Force sensitivity, leading to speculation about his potential future as a Jedi.
- Finn's Role: While not formally trained in the ways of the Jedi, Finn’s story is about rejecting the stormtrooper life and becoming an ally to Rey and the Resistance. His connection to the Force is hinted at throughout the sequel trilogy, but it’s unclear whether he fully realizes his potential as a Jedi by the end of the story.
Summary:
- In Star Wars Legends, Jax Pavan is a key example of a stormtrooper who becomes a Jedi, marking a rare but fascinating transition from Imperial soldier to Jedi Knight.
- In Star Wars: Canon, while there are no prominent stormtrooper Jedi in the current stories, Finn stands out as a stormtrooper-turned-Force-sensitive character, though his journey as a Jedi is not fully explored.
In either case, the idea of a stormtrooper becoming a Jedi represents a profound rebellion against tyranny and a shift toward personal redemption — a common theme in the Star Wars universe.
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