12 Jedi Who Were Padawans During The Clone Wars and Order 66 (And What Happened To Them)

One of the most impressive events in all Star Wars was the Great Jedi Purge, which was started by the execution of Order 66. Many of the franchise’s most famous characters were Padawans either during this time, or the Clone Wars directly preceding it. It was a turbulent time, both for the Jedi and for the galaxy, and because of that, many of the characters ended up following incredibly different paths in life.

Because they were Padawans during the Clone Wars and some even during the events of Order 66, many of them were incredibly young at the time. A tragic event like the Great Jedi Purge would leave a lasting impression on anyone, but because the characters were so young, it had perhaps the greatest effect on them. Listed below are the Padawans, as well as the lives they eventually went on to lead.

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Knox was a tragic figure who fought during the Clone Wars

He was killed by savage oppress

Nox was a young Naotolan Padawan during the time of the Clone Wars. Although not much is known about him or his life, it is known that he trained under Jedi Master Halsey in the ways of the Force. The two of them are sent on a mission together, as seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3, Episode 13, “Monster,” and are sent to the planet Devaron in order to protect the Temple of Edith.

They were sent there to defend against the Separatist droid army, but when Savage Opress joined the battle, things took a turn for the worst. Outmatched by Savage and his incredible brutality, the two of them were killed by Darth Maul’s brother. Knox was forced to watch his master dieOnly to then be quickly killed himself.

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Nahdar Vebb became a Jedi Knight during the Clone Wars

His teacher was Jedi Master Keith Fisto

Another character introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Nahdar Vebb made his true debut in season 1, episode 10, “Lair of Grievous.” Already a Jedi Knight at the time of his introduction, Nahdar Vebb was a member of a group of Padawans who were elevated to the rank of Jedi Knight before they were ready, their service necessary in the Clone Wars. His master was Keith Fisto, a master who was not present for much of his education, as Keith Fisto was instead fighting on behalf of the Republic.

In the episode’s introduction, Nahdar Vebb and his former master are tasked with tracking down Nute Gunray. This leads them into direct conflict with General Grievous, into whose lair they are lured into during their quest. Eventually, Nahdar Vebb was separated from Keith Fisto, only to be killed by General Grievous in a head-to-head battle.

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Naq Med left the Jedi Order

He never finished his trials and never became a Jedi Knight

Introduced in Kevin Shinick’s novel force collector, Naq Med was a Padawan during the Clone Wars. He eventually left the Jedi Order to follow a path that felt more loyal to him, until he didn’t hear about Order 66 until after it had already happened. Several times after leaving the Jedi, he settled down, met someone and finally had a daughter named J’Hara.

At some point in his life, The Grand Inquisitor chased him, leading to a fight in which he actually broke the Grand Inquisitor’s lightsaber.. He survived and settled on the planet Pam’ba, living there as a family man. He died many years later, his life inspiring his great-grandson Karr Nuq Sin to become an expert collector of Jedi items.

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Ferren Barr was a hero to the galaxy with a twist

His motivations are good, but his actions are not

Appearing as an important character throughout the 2017 Darth Vader comic book series, Ferren Barr was a Padawan survivor of Order 66 who dedicated his life to the destruction of the Empire. Despite the fact that he had a good motive in his heart, one that centered on saving the galaxy, he used means to do so that would be condemned by the Jedi. He used the Force to control the minds of his followers and even assassinated the Imperial Ambassador to Mon Cala.

Although it is through his actions that Mon Cala eventually joins the Rebel Alliance, he still uses death and destruction in order to bring about this result.. His good intentions seemed to be fueled by hatred, all culminating in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader himself. Ferren Barr would die as a result of the duel, killed by the Sith Lord himself.

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Kanan Jarrus took another name after Order 66

He was originally known as Caleb Doom

Kanan Jarrus, known as Caleb Dume in the Jedi Order, was Depa Bilaba’s student. His master sacrificed himself once Order 66 was executed in order to ensure his survival, protecting him from the clones that attacked them. He eventually met Hera Syndulla, and because of her he decided to join the Rebellion’s efforts to defeat the Empire.

While working with the Rebellion in Star Wars RebelsKanan would eventually go on to take on Ezra Bridger as his Padawan. His story is mainly told in Star Wars Rebelswhich sees him fight former Sith apprentice Darth Maul and even fall in love with the Twi’lek rebel Hera Syndulla, who would later have their child. He would eventually die on Lothal, protecting Hera from an attack by Governor Arihnda Pryce.

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Reva Sevander was a Padawan eventually found by the Empire

It was her ultimate goal to defeat Darth Vader

Originally created as a villain for the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, Reva Sevander narrowly escapes the massacre at the Jedi Temple when Order 66 is executed. After her escape, she was eventually discovered by the Empire, and instead of killing her, she was trained to become an Inquisitor. Now known as the Third Sister, Reva made it her mission to eventually become the Grand Inquisitor.

But she didn’t do it for nefarious reasons. Reva wanted to become the Grand Inquisitor in hopes of someday killing Darth Vader, the man she knew was responsible for the deaths at the Jedi Temple.. She would eventually go on to earn the title, but this victory was short lived as she would quickly be defeated by Darth Vader and nearly killed. This would leave her seeking revenge in the form of killing Luke Skywalker, but ultimately Obi-Wan convinced her that this was no life to live, and she set out on her revenge.

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Trilla Suduri is abducted by the Empire

Her master was originally Sir Junda

Like the rest of the Inquisitors, Trilla Suduri was a Jedi before being indoctrinated into the hatred bred by the Empire. Known as the Second Sister among the Inquisitors, Trilla was originally taken by the Empire while trying to protect a group of Jedi younglings. Her master, Ser Junda, was not there when she was taken, although that was because Sere had already been captured by the Empire.

The two of them were then subjected to torture, and while Sere eventually managed to escape, Trilla never did. She felt like her master had abandoned her, and that finally fueled the fire that caused her dark side to fall. She was brought back to the light in her last moments by Cal Kestis, before being killed by Darth Vader.

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Gungi was a young Wookiee Padawan during the Clone Wars

He returned to Kasheik when the Jedi were being hunted

Introduced all the way in The Clone Wars Season 5, Episode 6 “The Gathering,” Gungi was first seen with a group of Jedi younglings during their rite of passage aptly called The Gathering, which took place on Illum. This rite allowed Gungi to become a Padawan and train in the ways of the Force. He would go on to appear several times in the clone wars, Being captured by pirates and even participating in a larger battle against General Grievous.

Although his fate during Order 66 was initially up in the air, Gungi would later go on to make an appearance on the show Star Wars: The bad batch. In season 2, episode 6 “Tribe,” Gungi is freed from the Empire by Omega and the rest of Clone Force 99. Gungi would later make his way back to Kashik, where he continued to serve and protect as a member of Yana’s tribe.

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Grogu was alive during the Clone Wars, despite looking like a child

Kelleran Beq helped him to escape Order 66

Although Grogu appears to be very young, he is actually much older than many of the characters living during The Mandalorian. Born in 41 BBY, many years before the Great Jedi Purge, Grogu was raised in the Jedi Temple. When Order 66 finally arrived, he was rescued by another Jedi, Kelleran Beq, a Jedi who had previously taught Grogu in the ways of the Force.

He was hidden away until he was found by the Mandalorian Dean Djarin on the planet Arvala-7. From here, the two would go on adventures together, with Grogu even briefly studying under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker. Dean Jirin eventually adopted Grogu as his son and made him a Mandalorian.

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Cal Kestis tried to hide his Jedi identity

But was quickly discovered by the Inquisitorious

Be the main protagonist of both Jedi: Fallen Order And Jedi: Survivor A lot is known about the former Padawan Cal Kestis. First trained under Jedi Master Jaro Tapal, his master sacrificed his own life to ensure Kal would survive. He lived on the planet Braca for many years afterwards as a rigger for the Scrapper Guild, before being discovered by the Inquisitors and chased off the planet.

After that, he eventually went on to become part of the crew of the starship stinger mantis, Along with Cere Junda and Greez Dritus. The group found Eno Cordova’s Jedi Holocron in order to save the remaining Jedi, battling against the Empire in the process. Cal would eventually go on to work with Saw Gerrera and the Rebel Alliance, using his abilities in order to hopefully one day stop the Empire.

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Barris Ofi was imprisoned for crimes committed as a Padawan

After Order 66 was issued, she became an inquisitor.

Barriss Offee has a hard time as a Padawan, haunted by the Jedi’s involvement in the Clone Wars. Believing that the Jedi are abandoning their own ideals, Barris bombs the Jedi Temple and frames Ahsoka Tano for the crime. Barris was eventually discovered to be the culprit, leading to her imprisonment at the hands of the Jedi Council.

Sometime after Order 66 was issued, Barris was recruited to become an Inquisitor. However, Barriss cannot handle the cruelty that being an Inquisitor naturally requires. She eventually defected from the Empire and became a wandering healer, only to be hunted by the Fourth Sister, her former friend Lynn Rakish.

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Ahsoka Tano is one of the most famous Padawans of the Clone Wars

She was tutored by Anakin Skywalker before leaving the Jedi

Perhaps one of the most famous Padawans during the Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano was one of the main characters of The Clone Wars. Training under Anakin Skywalker as his Padawan, she went from an overly confident and hot-headed child to a Jedi capable of achieving great things. She would eventually leave the Jedi Order after being accused of the bombing of the Jedi Temple, a crime actually perpetrated by her friend Barriss Offee.

After her self-imposed exile, Ahsoka would eventually go on to aid the rebellion in Star Wars Rebels. She met Dean Jirin, and even briefly oversaw Luke Skywalker’s training from Grogu. Star Wars has now created a show focusing on her, aptly titled ahsaka, which focuses on her and her own Padawan Sabine Wren as they attempt to stop Grand Admiral Thrawn from infiltrating a galaxy free of the Empire.