Gray Jedi Master

A Master in the Gray Jedi Order was the most respected and difficult position to individually attain within the Order. Those who achieved this rank were considered among the wisest and most powerful Force practitioners in existence during their time. They could perform feats considered impossible for those who only used the dark side or the light, such as accelerated healing using Force Lightning, not simply quickly switching between but actually combining Lightsaber Forms (such as Soresu and Juyo) to create unwinnable combat situations for their opponents, or even remove excess dark or light influence over entire planets through intense meditation. Simultaneously sword and shield for the Living Force, they were champions of the balance, always seeking to reign in and focus the chaos of the Dark side while keeping the Light from stagnation, and growing too weak or self-important.

It is worth noting that only Jonin who had also earned the rank of Silver Knight could be permitted to take the master trials, since Masters must prove their ability to share their knowledge with others of the Order. Gray Knights who declined the silver rank, but granted the title of Jonin were not eligible. While not officially required, it was expected that Masters specialized in a particular aspect of the Force, often joining and becoming leaders, teachers, and exploration pioneers in any of the four sects within the Order. Gray Jedi Masters were given nearly unlimited freedom, so long as their activities aligned with the purpose of the Gray Jedi, including seeking out prospective initiates, holding open interest classes, independent meditation and practice in the ways of the Force, scouting the galaxy (even extra-galactic space) to maintain vigilant watch over the Balance, responsibility for independent decisions on whether to remain aloof or intervene in galactic events, and bringing matters before or requesting aid from the Council of Balance, among many other things.

Only Masters were eligible to run for Council positions, which were granted for a period of ten years (or until the position was vacated for any other reason) before a Council member was required to apply for re-election.