The Essential Guide to Force Exile/Plo Koon

Plo Koon was one of the pillars of the Jedi Order during the final days of the Old Republic. A member of the Jedi Council, the Jedi Master served the Republic honorably for decades, including in both the Stark Hyperspace Wars and the Clone Wars. Though most of his exploits are detailed elsewhere, Koon promoted a previous Padawan, a Trandoshan female, to the rank of Jedi Knight in 28 BBY. Three years later, he took another Padawan, a Human male named Selusda Kraen, as his apprentice. Selu showed little promise in many of the disciplines sought after by Jedi, with a mediocre aptitude for lightsaber combat and no special talents. Still, Koon saw promise in his apprentice and taught him in the ways of the Force, giving him valuable lessons in a wide variety of areas. Koon soon realized that Selu had potential in some of the more arcane Force powers related to altering the environment-powers similar to his own. He passed on those techniques, teaching Selu to use telekinesis and the controversial Electric Judgment. His Padawan also learned Force camouflage on his own, impressing Koon with his knowledge of the esoteric and difficult technique.

Plo Koon took Selu with him on some of his missions during the Clone Wars, including the Battle of Rendili and the Battle of Boz Pity. Shortly after the latter engagement, Koon informed the council that Selu was ready to take the trials and become a Jedi Knight. Once again, Selu performed admirably and Koon congratulated his former apprentice on his elevation to Jedi Knight. The two would fly together again during the Battle of Coruscant, but Selu’s injuries meant that Plo Koon headed to Cato Neimoidia alone on a mission, hoping his former apprentice would join him later. Koon missed having the studious Human around, in spite of his own carefully cultivated Jedi detachment. Unfortunately for the Jedi Master, he was betrayed and executed by the clone troopers he commanded during a mission over Cato Neimoidia, as part of a greater purge by the Sith in preparation for their taking over the galaxy. His legacy lived on in the form of his last apprentice, who survived the purge and went on to found a refuge for not only Jedi, but Force exiles of many varieties.

Appearances

 * Force Exile I: Fugitive
 * Force Exile II: Smuggler
 * Force Exile III: Liberator
 * Crossroads