Aalto was a Force-sensitive male Zeltron who lived during the waning years of the Galactic Republic.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
At a young age, Aalto was accepted by the Jedi Order to be trained at the Jedi Temple on the Republic's capital planet, Coruscant and befriended Jedi Initiate Bruck Chun. In 44 BBY, another Initiate named Obi-Wan Kenobi was not accepted for training as a Jedi Padawan and sent to the Agricultural Corps. Together with Chun, Aalto teased Kenobi about the fact in the mess hall of the Temple.
Clone Wars[]
Years later which led to the Clone Wars, Aalto became a skilled Jedi Master after his return from Zeltros. However, under the rule of the council, he was forbidden to select a Padawan since he was punished years ago. Aalto complied to the council's wishes, but he always followed his teachings a true Jedi. The war began to spread, and Aalto became an honorable Jedi General to the Grand Army of the Republic. However, he was the only one to discover that clone troopers were created to serve the true leader of the Republic: Palpatine. Since Palpatine was known to be Darth Sidious, Aalto's mind was clouded, but he felt that many clone troopers held a disregard on Palpatine, but were forced to obey.
During his visits on Kamino, he decided to teach many clones, including cadets about the secrets of the Jedi, and how the sith were once enemies that caused corruption during the era of the Old Republic. He continued to lead many clones into battle, and his will, they would be ordered to protect innocent civilians from any planet, and defend them from the Separatists. Aalto was a legend during the Clone Wars, and the Jedi Council decided to end his punishment and that he would have the right to select a padawan. Aalto accepted their offer, however, Aalto decided to move across the galaxy to search for force-sensitives that are older. He was forbidden to do that, but he believed that many force-sensitives should be trained as Jedi and that their emotions could be controlled. Traveling to Naboo, he discovered a force-sensitive named Greti, who recently moved to Naboo during the war. Aalto offered her a chance to accept training and become a true Jedi. Greti felt who she was, but she knew Obi-Wan refused to allow older kids to be accepted into the Jedi Order. The Jedi Master promised to keep it secret, and taught her the ways of the Force. Aalto trained his apprentice very well, and he was surprised how she can control the will of the Force within her. Aalto decided to keep her hidden from the Jedi Order, but promised that she will serve her loyalty to the Grand Army of the Republic.
Behind the Scenes[]
Aalto had a brief appearance in Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force, the first novel of the Jedi Apprentice series. The Rising Force was written by Dave Wolverton and published in 1999. Nine years after this, Aalto received an entry in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia.
In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, he is known to be a Zeltron. His appearance is portrayed by Bertie Carvel.
Appearances[]
- Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force (First appearance)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Padawan Captive"- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Choice"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Rescue"