Valu Jabaliyan

"The mind is the greatest tool of any Jedi, failure to use it properly will only lead to defeat....If one can outthink an opponent, that opponent would stand no chance."

 was a renowned Chalactan Jedi Master who served the Jedi Order for over a 100 years. One of the many padawans of Master Yoda, Jabalivan would rise to the rank of Jedi Master, holding the rank of Jedi Battlemaster for over four decades. Eventually taking Nik Salis, a future rebel leader, as a padawan, and training the Corellian to Knighthood, he was killed during a mission to Lasan. (expand and explain)

Personality and traits
Jabalivan was a very astute and intelligent individual whom believed firmly in the Unifying Force ideology. Although a master swordsman, the Chalactan believed that the mind was the greatest weapon available to a Jedi, and taught, above all else, the important of calmness during lightsaber duels, stating that a clear, dedicated mind was the first step to victory.

Powers and abilities
A Master swordsman, Jabalivan mastered all the major forms of Lightsaber combat, but particularly focused upon Soresu and grounded Atura, relying on a mastery of Force Valor to allow him to more freer and with more power, despite his advanced age. Combining his lightsaber skills with his natural affinity for Advanced Precognition and Shatterpoints, his duelling ability was regarded as being amongst the very highest level during his peak, rivalling even that of his former master, Yoda.

Jabaliyan was also skilled in Telekinesis, being able to utilise power Force Push's, and throw opponents. Finally, the Chalactan was a master Orator.