There are dangers in the galaxy other than dark side; criminals, pirates, slavers... I think, sometimes, the Jedi can forget that. We're guardians of the peace, defending those who cannot defend themselves. And so we must remain vigilant, no matter what the threat.
—Vatari Bhadri
Vatari Bhadri was a female Chalactan Jedi Master who was a member of the New Jedi Order. Born in 3 BBY on Chalacta, Vatari was discovered to be Force-sensitive from a very young age. Due to the oppression of the Galactic Empire, her parents feared the attention of the Inquisitorius, and so the young Vatari was prevented from using or even discussing her latent abilities.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Vatari was born on the planet Chalacta.
New Jedi Order[]
Yuuzhan Vong War[]
Marriage to Mhiv Sathel[]
Following the close of the war with the Yuuzhan Vong, Vatari and Mhiv had a small, private marriage ceremony in light of the newfound peace.
Dark Nest Crisis[]
Expecting mother[]
In 35 ABY, Vatari became pregnant and gave birth to her daughter, Ilia Sathel, later that year.
Second Galactic Civil War[]
Personality and traits[]
Physical description[]
Vatari was a slim young woman of average height, with dark tan skin. Her almond-shaped eyes were brown in color. Vatari's hair was long and wavy, long enough to sweep past her shoulders; her hair was also brown in color. She wore striking robes that were quite different than what others wore in the Order: the cloak and tabard were teal in color over a cream-colored undertunic and pants. A utility belt was worn snug around her waist and she wore knee-high boots.
Powers and abilities[]
Lightsaber training[]
Vatari wielded a standard single-bladed lightsaber, with a viridian blade.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Mhiv Sathel[]
Ithan Starfall[]
Your zeal and devotion to justice are to be commended, Ithan. But take care to control your passions. When your abilities are so much greater than those around you, there will always be the temptation to set things right by might alone... to enforce your will above all else. Tyranny from without is easy to root out and fight. Tyranny within is what we all have to be mindful of - always.
—Vatari Bhadri to her student, Ithan Starfall
Behind the scenes[]
The visual inspiration for Vatari's lightsaber can be found here.