The Essential Guide to Force Exile/Skip

Skip was a Tynnan, a short bipedal fur-covered race native to the watery world of Tynna. Naturally adept in the water, Tynnans were less comfortable on land, particularly due to their poor eyesight. However, Skip was discovered to be Force-sensitive at a young age and was taken to the Jedi Temple for training. In early adolescence, he was accepted as a Padawan by the Caamasi Jedi Master Ylenic It’kla, whom he served faithfully even at the risk of his own life. On one occasion, Skip dove into the frigid waters near Ando’s north pole to untangle the Jedi Master from maliciously placed fishing nets while on a mission. It’kla imparted a strong sense of morality on Skip, stressing the importance of weighing one’s actions and keeping true to the light side of the Force. During his training, Skip befriended Selusda Kraen, a Human male from Commenor, whom he met in lightsaber class. Both Skip and Selu studied Form IV, an agile lightsaber form well suited for Skip’s small build, though neither were particularly graceful fencers. The two became fast friends, with Selu’s unassuming studiousness complimenting Skip’s affable nature and endless curiosity.

During the Clone Wars, Skip loyally accompanied Ylenic It’kla on many missions, but was left on Coruscant at the Jedi Temple for the last few months while It’kla was on a deep-cover mission. There, he helped defend a shield generator in the Battle of Coruscant, but he still had yet to take his trials and become a Jedi Knight, though It’kla felt he was ready. His friend Selu was Knighted, but Skip remained a Padawan, waiting for It’kla to return, when Order 66 was executed. He fought valiantly in a frantic defense of the Jedi Temple, but was eventually overwhelmed and slain by clone troopers. His dying words to his friend Selu were to encourage him to stay true to the light side, and Skip died a true Jedi Knight, defending younglings against the relentless onslaught of the Sith. His words stayed with Selu years after his death.

Appearances

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