Jedi Shadow

Jedi Shadows combine physical and espionage training with mastery of the Force, and concentrate almost exclusively on information gathering, defense, lightsaber combat, unarmed combat training, and physical activities. If Jedi Guardians are the defenders of the Republic, Jedi Shadows are the secret police, protecting the Republic and the Jedi Order from themselves. Their work makes them somewhat suspicious of others, since they have discovered the Dark Side in places no one would ever have dreamed, even in the midst of the Jedi Knights. The road of the Shadow is never easy, as they commit themselves to walk within arms reach of those who practice the Dark Side of the Force.

Some Jedi Shadows eschew the use of all weapons, in favor of hand to hand combat as a means of controlling the deadly power at their fingertips more securely, and to avoid revealing themselves as Jedi to their enemies. Jedi Shadows are the watchdogs and executioners, ever alert for enemies and traitors alike.

All Jedi Shadows journey into the galaxy at large to devote most of their time to gathering evidence on the activities of those who ascribe themselves to the Dark Side of the Force, most notably the Sith. Often these Jedi must steal into the heart of enemy territory under the cover of darkness or disguise. Their undertaking is the most deadly earnest one. For them there are no mundane missions. Jedi Shadows walk beyond the razor edge between dark and light to face evil where it is strongest. The few surviving Jedi Shadows follow the Light Side, but many who entered the shadow of darkness become Darksiders and use the Force for evil or selfish intent.