«There is still one lesson you have yet to learn—how to turn to the Light side of the Force!»
―Jukwasa to various battle droids during the Battle of Geonosis
Jukwasa was a Pikachuian Jedi Padawan before the Clone Wars.
Born to the influential Juks of Pika, Jukwasa was trained to become a Jedi by Jedi Knight Tarados Gon, who became fond of his skills and the ability ability use his electrical tail instead of a lightsaber. During his training, Gon taught Jukwasa the ways of the Force and how it bonded the two together. Jukwasa soon rose to become one of the most powerful Jedi Padawans in the galaxy.
In 22 BBY, Jukwasa, along with his master, was part of the 212 Jedi led by Jedi Master Mace Windu to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, and Anakin Skywalker from the Separatists at Geonosis. The rescue would soon turn into a battle that would cost many Jedi. Jukwasa was able to fight off the Droid forces in the arena battle, but his LAAT/i gunship was struck by AAT fire in the desert battle, killing the Pikachuian Padawan instantly.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Jukwasa was born to the wealthy Juk family of Pika, the second son of two Pikachuian parents and the brother of starfighter pilot Juksua.
As the young Pikachuian was a child, a Klatooinan Jedi Knight named Tarados Gon found him Force-sensitive during a trip to the planet. Gon, realizing that he'll need his help on his mission to become a Jedi Master, decided to teach Jukwasa the ways of the Light side of the Force. Feeling confident with the Force teachings, Jukwasa decided to leave his family and head to the Jedi Temple at Corscant to begin his Jedi training.