The Jal Shey were an order of Force-users dedicated to meditation, negotiation, and debate. They focused very little on martial skills, and were only taught the basics of lightsaber combat. In 36 ABY, on the planet Denon, four Jal Shey were attacked by Purists. Two Advisors were killed, and Mentor Meila Sayens and Neophyte Gaile Bavez were captured. They were then rescued by the Jedi Rangers, and Sayens told Jacen Solo that he would have a place in the order if he ever wanted one.