Galen Maral

, a human male, was a Jedi Master who served as a General during the Clone Wars. Hailing from the planet Onderon, Galen became a member of the Jedi Order at a young age, where he was trained by Jedi Master Mila Zaldar. He received the rank of Jedi Knight some time before the war, participating in the Battle of Geonosis. Frequently undertaking dangerous missions, Galen led the 189th Legion, and worked closely with Commander 'Rust'.

Early life
Galen Maral was originally from the planet Onderon, born in 56 BBY. Taken to the Jedi Order at a young age, Galen trained to become a Jedi Knight, learning the ways of the Force. Galen Maral was chosen by Mila Zaldar to be her Padawan. Together, Galen would learn that the two had many similar characteristics: They both possessed a keen mind for strategy. By the time Galen was 16, the two worked as partners rather than teacher and student. Galen was knighted at the age of 23, becoming a Jedi Guardian.

The Clone Wars
When the Clone Wars began, Galen Maral was placed in charge of the 189th Legion. Although he had only recently been knighted, the Jedi Council were aware of Galen's strengths with strategy and his ability to lead. Galen led the 189th Legion during various conflicts in the Clone Wars, such as the Battle of Arduine and the Evacuation of Illon V.

Personality and traits
Galen Maral was a level-headed general, always remaining calm in the battlefield, with some men in the 189th believing that Galen felt at peace whenever his life was at stake, as if he was ready to die. A master strategist, Galen often used unusual tactics which often proved to work despite their strange ideas. Despite his youth, Galen was considered wise beyond his years, and would often give out sound advice to his peers. Although he often wore a grim demeanor, Galen showed compassion and deeply cared for the soldiers in the 189th.

Powers and abilities
Trained as a Jedi Guardian, Galen focused on his combat skills which made him an impressively skilled fighter when equipped with a teal-bladed lightsaber. In addition to his skills with a lightsaber, Galen was strong with the Force, though he rarely used it when in battle, preferring to use his lightsaber to confront his enemies.