Jedi apparel
Jedi apparel[2] was the term given to the attire of members of both the old and New
Jedi Orders. Traditionally, Jedi wore clothes that befitted their monastic
lifestyle, but variations on the theme were common, particularly after the rebirth
of the Order following the Galactic Civil War. The attire usually was made in
shades of brown or sometimes black, with a utility belt for various purposes, but
also as a place on which to clip a lightsaber.
Boots, loose-fitting pants and a cloak typically accompanied the garment. As these
garments were not usually elaborate, the outfit mirrored their attachment-free
philosophy, as well as showing their requirement to live almost devoid of luxury
and also their devotion to service. The apparel also allowed freedom of movement.
The rough material proved useful on survival missions, as it was strong enough to
show some resistance to tearing and fraying, as well as putting the wearer through
some discomfort to help sharpen their focus.
Old Jedi Order
Traditional robes
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A display of variations on the main concept of the traditional Jedi robes.
"Jedi is as Jedi does, Lord! And if he has taste…"
―Valenthyne Farfalla[3]
Jedi were raised their entire lives without possessions except for a lightsaber.
Since they were given what they needed and their desires were controlled, most Jedi
wore traditional yet simple Jedi robes, not feeling the need for fancy and
outstanding outfits. The simplicity of the Jedi apparel was in many ways symbolic
of the selfless compassion that characterized the Jedi Order.[4] Padawans wore
plain robes similar to those worn by Jedi Knights.[5]
Jedi robes were simple and comfortable, long, flowing robes, including an
overtunic, an undertunic, a cloak or outer robe with a hood, and sometimes a
tabard, each of which generally varied in earth tones.[6] At least a few Jedi,
though, wore robes that were deliberately rough spun and itched against the
wearer's skin. This was to learn to ignore distracting physical sensations. In
effect, the wearing of such robes became an exercise in concentration. However,
there were some Jedi that wore Jedi robes in other colors. Vandar Tokare and Zhar
Lestin, for instance, would wear blue robes around the time of the Jedi Civil War,
while their contemporary Vrook Lamar wore red robes. Robe colors sometimes spoke to
the type of Jedi wearing them, such as with the gray robes associated with Gray
Jedi in the time of the Old Republic.[7] Jedi would often shed their cloaks in
combat, as the additional fabric could be caught on objects or the opponent's
lightsaber, and was often distracting and hindering for the wearer.
Four thousand years later, towards the fall of the Old Republic, Anakin Skywalker
wore robes ranging from dark brown to black, with the tabard made of synthetic
leather. Jedi from Corellia usually wore green robes as a way to distinguish
themselves and stand out from the rest of the Order.[8] As a rule, the left side of
the dress was always turned on the right part of the torso. The overtunic and
tabard commonly had two symmetric pieces of cloth in the front hanging beneath and
sewn at the waist, which stopped around the knees. However, as with Saesee Tiin,
the overtunic was pleated. The overtunic could be shorter than knee-length or as
long as ankle-length, of which the latter became common by the Rebellion era. The
overtunic, undertunic, and tabard were of the same measurements.
Jedi garments further consisted of plain loose-fitting trousers and an obi. The obi
matched in color with the overtunic. Jedi garb sometimes included an undershirt,
and like the undertunic it often replaced, it generally contrasted in hue with the
overtunic. The Jedi also wore leather utility belts, where they carried specialized
field gear—such as food and tool pouches, a breather pouch, and energy and food
capsules—and leather boots.[9] By the time of the fall of the Old Republic, there
was also a special black cloak of Jedi mastership. The Ho'Din Jedi Master Plett was
known to wear one.[10]
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The variety in Jedi clothing 4,000 years prior to the Clone Wars
Diplomatic Jedi commonly wore soft boots, while active agents dressed in sturdy
field boots made of nerf hide that sometimes had ridged soles.[9] A transition
between these boot types can be seen with Jedi Master Saesee Tiin from the time of
the Battle of Naboo to the Clone Wars. These articles of clothing frequently came
in earth tones as well.[8] Jedi clothing was very functional as the robes were
thermo-sensitive, helping protect the wearer from the elements, and allowed for
great maneuverability.[source?]
While the exact appearance of the Jedi robes varied from individual to individual
and from era to era, the basic concept of simplicity and functionality was present
up to the time of the Great Jedi Purge.[9] However, during the days of the
Mandalorian Wars, the styles of Jedi robes were more varied and customized. An
example of this is the Jedi Covenant and their Padawans, who wore very atypical and
more elaborate robes. For instance, Q'Anilia wore a purple robe with a ruffled
sleeve hem and green hems along the bottom; Lucien Draay's were white and heavily
layered with gold markings; and Xamar wore a royal blue robe tied at the waist by a
wide brown belt and two white tabards draping down his back.[11]
Another atypical Jedi outfit was worn by Dace Diath, who wore a white undershirt
with a turtlenecked collar, the brown undertunic above that was a low-cut square
neckline, and the tunic was similar to a standard Jedi robe. Over this he wore a
green cape, and the outfit was accented by a small necklace.[12]
The latter part of the Old Sith Wars saw the emergence of a new type of robe, the
Gray Jedi robe. The term Gray Jedi was used to describe a Force-sensitive
individual who had completed Jedi training, yet operated independently and outside
of the Jedi Council. It is unknown as to why a specific type of robe became
associated with these Jedi, since the robes in and of themselves differed very
little from traditional Jedi garb.[13][5]
Dark Padawan robes were worn by those Force-sensitive individuals who had just
begun on the path of becoming a Dark Jedi. These particular types of robes saw
widespread use during the time of the First Jedi Purge.[14]
Since a time before memory to the Order's demise, the most ethical and commendable
of Jedi Masters wore Ceremonial Jedi Robes. The Ceremonial Jedi Robe was a
traditional brown robe with parts of the robe made of pure white cloth that could
only stand be worn by the most honorable Jedi Masters. The robe was only given to
Jedi that gave everything to serve and protect the Galaxy, and would sometimes be
rewarded after death.[15]
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Jedi Adventure Robe worn by Galen Marek.
The Jedi Adventure Robe was a unique robe worn by a sect of Jedi Knights that
explored the galaxy searching for, and fighting, evil and injustice. The Adventure
Robe consisted of a light gray long sleeved hooded shirt with a sleeveless dark
brown leather wrapping, trousers, leather calf braces, leather wrap arm bracers, a
white sleeveless surcoat, and leather foot wear. In 2 BBY Galen Marek was gifted
with a Jedi Adventure Robe from former Jedi General Rahm Kota. As a symbol of good
faith, Kota awarded this rare outfit to Marek after he demonstrated an increasing
connection to the Force.[15]
During the Clone Wars, the exiled Jedi Shon-Ju and his students wore Jedi robes.
[16]
Specialized garments
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Aayla Secura in her Twi'lek-inspired clothing
As they progressed throughout their career and learned more of the heritage they
left behind as children, some Jedi would customize their given garments to show a
reflection of pride and gratitude of their homeworlds, while others would wear
traditional costumes of their homeworlds altogether but kept in the traditional
color scheme of the Jedi apparel.[8] Aayla Secura and Tott Doneeta, like so many
other Twi'lek Jedi, would wear garments approximating the traditional Twi'lek
costumes, but kept in the characteristic brown or black colors of the Jedi apparel.
[8][17] Ahsoka Tano wore similar garments, but the young Togruta's somewhat
revealing attire was frowned upon by Gilad Pellaeon. Mirialan Jedi Luminara Unduli
and Barriss Offee wore traditional dark and voluminous Mirialan garments and facial
tattoos. Zabrak Jedi such as Eeth Koth and Agen Kolar often wore Iridonian field
boots.[8]
Also, many Corellian Jedi would wear green robes of Ottegan silk, a tradition that
Corran Horn would later carry on in the New Jedi Order.[18] Adi Gallia and Stass
Allie both wore Tholoth headdresses from their homeworld Tholoth,[8] Odan-Urr wore
robes reminiscent of the semi-elaborate and metalwork accented clothing of the
Draethos,[19] and Ki-Adi-Mundi wore a traditional Cerean vest.[8] Also of note
concerning cultural influence was the clothing worn by A'Sharad Hett, who wore
Tusken-inspired clothing, mask, and a similarly influenced lightsaber.[20] For
aesthetic and cultural purposes, Miralukan Jedi wore bands around their heads to
cover their nonexistent eyes.[21]Togruta Jedi such as Ahsoka Tano and Shaak Ti wore
their Akul-tooth headdresses.
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A Bith Jedi wearing the traditional robes of a Jedi Healer
Certain missions or certain occupations within the Jedi Order would demand very
specialized garments and equipment. For instance, Jedi fighter aces would spend
most of their time in a starfighter and would often wear pilot's jumpsuits, while
Jedi healers, working in medical centers and on medical frigates, would wear
specialized garments functionally suiting their sterile environment.[22] Saesee
Tiin owned a specialized space suit designed for combat in the vacuum of space,
which he would wear when boarding enemy capital ships.[23] Kit Fisto who was an
amphibian did not have any use for diving gear while on underwater missions and
would thus wear a pair of trunks only, providing him with a maximal capacity for
moving under water.[24] A Jedi investigator was also sometimes seen in a blue
ankle-length tunic.[22] There were even sects of Jedi Knights that explored the
galaxy searching for, and fighting, evil and injustice that wore specialized
garments known as Jedi Adventure Robes.[15]
Also, certain occupations within the Jedi Order were associated with specific
variations on the traditional apparel. It was traditional for Jedi librarians to
wear a variant of the traditional Jedi robes with elaborate embroidered Ansatan
patterns on it. Both Atris and Jocasta Nu wore such attire.[8][14]
Other specialized attire came in the form of disguises, such as the one Anakin
Skywalker donned when he was assigned to protect Senator Padmé Amidala.[8]
Atypical Jedi outfits
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Jedi Dorn Tavers in civilian attire
Some Jedi of the old order did not wear the traditional Jedi robes, but preferred
other types of attire for various reasons. For example, some Jedi, such as Thon,
[25] Ooroo,[19] Noro Zak and Ikrit did not wear any form of garments at all,
because they did not have the physiognomy for it.[26]
Others had viewpoints that were different from that of the mainstream Jedi which
would be reflected in their atypical choice of garments. Examples include the Dark
Woman, who wore a black bodysuit;[27] Dorn Tavers, who chose to wear traditional
civilian Corellian-style garments;[22] Siri Tachi, who wore a leather unisuit;[28]
and the ancient Jedi Shaela Nuur who wore a black and red full-body battle suit
during the Great Hunt.[29] Shaela's contemporaries Sylvar and Oss Wilum were
atypical in that they, perhaps in conjunction with their cultural backgrounds but
more likely to achieve maximal comfort and freedom of movement, wore the sparsest
of clothes.[30] An extreme opposite to Sylvar and Willum was Revan who both as a
Jedi and a Sith wore a black battle armor, a black cloak and a black face-
concealing mask.[7] Later, after he was redeemed and re-accepted into the ranks of
the Jedi Order, he would wear a variety of clothes ranging from civilian clothes
over battle suits and armors to traditional Jedi robes. His companion on the quest
for the Star Forge, Bastila Shan, preferred wearing a tight and flexible full-body
suit, kept in the color scheme of the traditional Jedi robes, while another
companion, Jolee Bindo, wore clothes that approximated the traditional Jedi robes.
[7]
Andur Sunrider, who was married to Nomi Sunrider and the father of Vima Sunrider,
preferred wearing civilian clothes of his era. While of a very different design
than the traditional Jedi robes, Andur's clothes, which typically consisted of gray
shirt underneath a brown leather jacket and a pair of practical utility trousers,
did nevertheless fit in with the color pattern of the Jedi dress code.[25] Widowed,
Nomi Sunrider, who was herself a Force-sensitive reluctantly took up Jedi training.
Like her deceased husband, Nomi wore civilian clothes rather than Jedi robes, her
preferred color appearing to be green. The reason could be that she started her
Jedi training as an adult and thus already had developed preferences for apparel,
or maybe she wore them to honor Andur. Given that she despised violence and
refrained from using lightsabers, her wearing civilian clothes might have been her
way of expressing her dislike of violence and warfare.[31]
Armor
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Jedi armor worn by a Jedi Guardian
During times of great conflict Jedi would sometimes require the use of battle
armor. Armor-clad Jedi were a common sight on the battlefields of the New Sith
Wars,[32] while the ancient Jedi of the era of the Old Sith Wars would often wear
parts of armor to protect certain areas of their bodies,[31] as would many Jedi of
the New Sith Wars era. Shoulder guards were especially common among the ranks of
the ancient Jedi.[32]
Jedi armor was designed to be light and comfortable, giving the wearer as much
freedom of movement and ability to use the Force as possible. However, the freedoms
provided by Jedi armor were very limited compared to those provided by traditional
Jedi robes. In the ancient wars between the Jedi and the Sith, the battlefields
were often so packed with combatants that moving about freely on the battlefield
would have been difficult even without armor. This would result in immobile and
poorly protected combatants, which may be why the Jedi of those eras chose to
prioritize armor to mobility.[12]
Being slightly atypical Jedi, Revan and Meetra Surik integrated armor into their
attire.[7][14] Revan's rather elaborate cowled hooded robe was black, with embossed
worn gray armor covering his torso, gauntlets protecting his upper arm and the
backs of his hands and a cape over his shoulders.[7] Meanwhile, Surik would
occasionally wear armor that did not hamper her from using the Force, such as armor
manufactured by the Zeison Sha, an order of Force adepts known for their survival
skills and resourcefulness; and also by the Jal Shey, another Force-using order
which studied the Force intellectually, forsaking the more spiritual paths taken by
the Jedi and Sith.[14] Also of some note was the armor worn by the redeemed Jedi
Juhani, who wore leather chest armor and gauntlets (in the game, they are
considered just regular clothes if the player equips them onto her).[7]
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Valenthyne Farfalla in customized Jedi armor during the New Sith Wars.
Throughout the New Sith Wars, Jedi would customize and modify their armors, while
some preferred not to wear any armor at all. After the Ruusan Reformation, the Jedi
disposed of using battle armor altogether.[32]
Around one thousand years later, the Clone Wars broke out. On certain occasions,
Jedi, fighting side by side with clone troopers, would wear modified clone trooper
armor or bits and pieces of it. General Obi-Wan Kenobi wore clone trooper armor in
the Battle of Muunilinst to protect himself from the lances of Durge and his army
of swoop-riding assassin droids. Had it not been for the armor, Kenobi would
probably have been killed by Durge, as he was hit so hard by Durge's lance that his
helmet flew off.[33] During this same period, Jedi Knight Bardan Jusik was well
known for wearing clone trooper armor into combat, and later on even full
Beskar'gam. Later, the use of armor worn as part of a Jedi's robes would become
more common, being worn more often by the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin
Skywalker.[34]
After the Clone Wars, those few Jedi that survived Order 66 went into hiding so as
not to fall victim to the Great Jedi Purge. Some of those ceased to wear
traditional Jedi garments and started wearing battle armor so as not to give
themselves away as Jedi. Bultar Swan, for instance, started wearing battle armor,
before she fell victim to the Jedi Purge.[35] Other Jedi, like Drake Lo'gaan, would
supplement their robes with bits and pieces of clone trooper armor.[36]
Training suits
By the time of the Battle of Naboo, Jedi training suits were highly complex pieces
of clothing that could protect their wearers by cushioning blows in hand-to-hand
combat and absorbing light blaster fire. That type of gear, however, slightly
hampered its wearer's movement, which is why it was never worn in real combat
situations.[37] Inside the belt and gauntlets, there were weights that were removed
during the missions, thus giving the wearer greater physical ability than he or she
was used to. In some cases, those suits were completed by a WJ-880 blinding helmet,
which were used to give an "unclouded" vision of the Force in battle. The famous
Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi[38] and his master Qui-Gon Jinn were known to have worn such
training suits.[37]
New Jedi Order
Variety of the New Jedi Order
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Kirana Ti in the traditional armor of Dathomir
"Your Jedi cloaks?"
"They're just cloaks. Jedi don't wear uniforms."
―Athadar Gyad and Jaina Solo[39]
In Luke Skywalker's New Jedi Order, Jedi wore various clothing including simple
every-day clothes, elaborate traditional clothing, military based clothing, and
pilot jumpsuits.[40] Compared to the Old Jedi Order—where Jedi departing from the
normal garb was rare,[12] the Jedi of Luke Skywalker's Jedi Order displayed much
greater variety in their apparel.[41] One reason was probably that most members of
the first generation of new Jedi were already adults when they were introduced to
the way of the Jedi and so had already developed tastes and preferences for
clothing in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.[18] However the new Jedi
did wear traditional robes for formal occasions and Jedi gatherings, such as the
Conclave on Ossus.[42]
While some swore to the traditional apparel of the Old Order or culturally based
variations of it, many wore whatever clothes they felt more comfortable in. Luke,
himself, wore a black version of the Jedi robes, with tighter-fitting sleeves and
pants to allow more functionality.[43] Ganner Rhysode,[44] Klin-Fa Gi,[45] and
Corran Horn, for instance, wore more traditional garments, the latter often wearing
the traditional green robes of past Corellian Jedi Knights to honor his Jedi
ancestors.[46] Kyle Katarn wore the same outfits as in his mercenary days,[47]
while Mara Jade preferred whatever gave her the most freedom of movement, often
wearing tight-fitting black leather garments.[48] Lowbacca preferred wearing as
little garments as possible as was typical of Wookiee culture,[49] whereas Raynar
Thul wore the colors of the Alderaanian noble House of Thul.[49] Tionne Solusar
wore more elaborate robes of varying colors, mostly in white, over loose-fitting
pants under this with boots to match, occasionally wearing a brown leather corset
over her clothing.[50] Kirana Ti and Tenel Ka wore traditional Dathomiri clothes
and armor made of lizard-hide.[51]
Some Jedi of the new Order, such as Kyp Durron, sometimes wore so-called Jedi
Cloaks with a New Republic emblem on them. These cloaks were seen during the
Leviathan crisis and may have been water repellent, protecting the Jedi from rain
and similar weather conditions. In addition to these cloaks, the Jedi were also
equipped with standard glo-rods, grappling hooks and tough boots.[51]
On special occasions or celebrations, the Jedi would wear more brightly-colored
robes, such as those worn at the wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade.[41]
Jumpsuits
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Jaina Solo in a flight suit
Many of the new Jedi were accomplished pilots, and many were also trained
commandos: as a result, military-style jumpsuits became common among the new Jedi,
flexible enough to accommodate their unique fighting styles, and highly practical
in the combat scenarios in which they increasingly served. However, some Jedi
pilots and commandos eschewed jumpsuits. Jaden Korr, for instance, who traveled
primarily in a Z-95 Headhunter, did not wear jumpsuits on his missions,[40] while
in the early years of the Yuuzhan Vong war, Jedi of Kyp Durron's faction symbolized
their loyalties by adopting Jedi robes of traditional cut, but dark in color.[52]
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The Myrkr strike team wearing armored jumpsuits
While the fighter aces of the Old Jedi Order would often wear jumpsuits on
missions, the widespread use of combat jumpsuits in the new Order probably
reflected the military background of Luke Skywalker and many of the other Knights.
By around 22 ABY, jumpsuits also seem to have been standard issue for the young
students at the Jedi Academy,[53] and by the time of the Yuuzhan Vong War, Jedi
serving in the front line wore olive-green jumpsuits, reinforced with light armor.
[52]
Jumpsuits did continue the notion of simplicity and functionality associated with
the Jedi robes of the Old order in the sense that jumpsuits were not unnecessarily
elaborate, and they provided maximal mobility on ground-based missions in addition
to obvious advantages for starfighter piloting. Moreover, jumpsuits were often
provided with numerous pockets, making it easier for the Jedi to carry various
objects and tools.[54]
Imperial Knights
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Imperial Knight wore red armor.
After the re-institution of the Empire, some Jedi became Imperial Knights. As such,
they all wore standardized red armor and similarly regulated silver/white-bladed
lightsabers. The armor was composed of a high-collared black body glove reminiscent
of Darth Vader's black attire, as well as black combat boots. The embossed armor
covered the torso, mostly over the rib cage area with a single, trapezoidal panel
over the abdomen. The armor included twin-layered flared shoulders—mounted on
hinges for more mobility—with the upper pauldron bearing the symbol of the Galactic
Empire. They also wore red gauntlets made from pure cortosis. Their belt, similar
to the belts worn by the Jedi in the days of the Old Republic, was wide, with a
second layer that included pouches to hold equipment and a place to clip their
lightsabers. A dark red cape sprouted from their armor. This attire bore some
resemblance to the Emperor's Royal Guard of the Empire under Palpatine's rule.[55]
Emperor Roan Fel was himself a fully trained Imperial Knight, but, because of his
rank, he wore more elaborate robes. A bright magenta undershirt was worn under a
layer of indigo armor, with the undershirt reaching down his back to his knees.
This coatskirt was worn over a lighter-colored skirt of pale yellow, with a wide
purple belt centered with a disc of metalwork. Over this he wore an indigo cloak
with wide sleeves hemmed in black fabric accented with polygonal shapes in gold
needlework. The shoulders were decorated in goldwork that integrated into the clasp
of the cloak, which hooked around his neck.[55]
Jedi apparel was the clothing worn by Jedi of the Jedi Order. The most traditional
example were the monk-like garments and robes known simply as Jedi robes. Although
they were free to choose their clothing from the time they became Padawans, most
Jedi adopted the garments traditionally associated with the Order, with notable
exceptions like Aayla Secura and Ahsoka Tano. Jedi apparel varied in color, but
were predominantly tan or brown. During the final years of the Galactic Republic,
the Jedi Masters were unsettled by the dark Jedi robes worn by Anakin Skywalker.
Armor was used to complement traditional Jedi robes in times of war; the Clone Wars
saw the development of the Jedi Commander armor, a combination of Jedi garments and
modified clone trooper armor. Jedi robes were still worn by some surviving members
of the Order after the Great Jedi Purge of Order 66. With the end of the Galactic
Empire's reign, Luke Skywalker trained a new generation of Jedi apprentices who
wore Jedi robes. After the destruction of his temple, Skywalker kept a set of
traditional robes that he intended to wear for his final ritual as a Jedi.
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Jedi apparel
"While some Jedi incorporated traditional elements from their homeworld's culture
into their clothing, most Jedi robes were a basic tan or brown."
―Luke Skywalker[2]
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Jedi robes could withstand difficult weather conditions, including rain and
sandstorms.
Jedi tradition emphasized the worship of the Force and complete devotion to its
ways. As such, members of the Jedi Order were less invested in their appearance and
therefore typically clothed in plain robes.[2] Although the Jedi had no set
uniforms,[3] Jedi apparel[5] tended to follow a pattern,[2] consisting of an
undertunic, an overtunic, a cloak with wide sleeves and a deep hood that provided
the wearer with anonymity,[3] loose-fitting trousers, a tabard, a broad sash tied
around the waist[1] with a belt,[2] and tall boots. Those pieces of clothing and
footwear generally varied in light earth tones,[1] such as tan and brown,[2] though
several Jedi were known for wearing darker versions.[6] In the eyes of some, like
the Kalleran scoundrel Janus Kasmir, Jedi robes made their wearers look similar to
monks.[7]
Having adopted a simple yet strict life style, most Jedi chose to wear robes in a
traditional earth-tone. The clothes were warm and comfortable,[8] and despite their
constrictive appearance,[4] they allowed for greater freedom of movement.[8] In
addition to not hindering the Jedi's range of motion, the robes created a
"swirling" effect that served to distract an opponent in combat.[4] Aside from
their combat use, Jedi robes provided protection in severe weather conditions,
making them particularly useful on Kamino or desert-covered planets.[3] The Jedi
Order also permitted members to wear robes from their homeworld, such as Barriss
Offee's hybrid Mirialan-Padawan outfit[8] or the elegant garments worn by the high-
born Dooku[3] of House Serenno.[9]
Traditional Jedi robes were worn by both Grand Master Yoda[3] and Jedi Master Luke
Skywalker.[10] Yoda utilized his cloak's hood for the purpose of disguise,[3] and
Skywalker reserved his traditional garments for his final rite as a Jedi.[10]
Jedi armor
"Because of the Jedi's dangerous position on the front lines, traditional robes
weren't always enough to protect members of the Order from the constant barrage of
attacks unleashed by the Separatists' droids. To meet this threat, many Jedi
incorporated armor—usually modified from standard-issue clone trooper gear—into
their ceremonial garb."
―Luke Skywalker[2]
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In wartime some Jedi wore armor plates over their traditional robes.
Jedi Commander armor was a type of personal body armor worn by some members of the
Jedi Order in wartime.[11] Developed at 5,000 credits[12] and given out to Jedi
after the Jedi Military Integration Act was passed,[13] Jedi Commander armor was a
modified version of the clone trooper armor. It was developed during the Clone Wars
and utilized by the Jedi Generals of the Grand Army of the Republic,[11] who fought
alongside the clone troopers on numerous battlefronts across the galaxy.[14]
Notwithstanding the Force powers and lightsaber combat skills of the Jedi, they
were vulnerable to blaster fire and as such wore armor over their ceremonial robes
during the conflict against the Separatist Droid Army,[2] which was composed of
billions of battle droids.[3]
Another type of armor used by the Jedi was the Jedi Reconnaissance Armor. Costing
4,000 credits, it was created during the Clone Wars to assuage the clone troopers'
fears for the safety of their generals. The Jedi therefore utilized a type of
lightweight armor that offered some defense against blasters but without hindering
their range of motion.[15]
Imperial Knight armor
Imperial Knight armor was the standard protection and uniform worn by Imperial
Knights. It was designed and implemented between 43 ABY and 127 ABY, after the
appointment of Jagged Fel as regent of the Galactic Empire and before the Sith–
Imperial War. The armor was crimson and black, and built to withstand lightsaber
strikes. It included cortosis gauntlets that could shut down a lightsaber for a
short period of time. Along with Imperial Knight lightsabers, it was the
identifying trait of an Imperial Knight, although Knights were known to travel in
plainclothes when required. Emperor Roan Fel wore a variant of Imperial Knight
armor, and Master armorer Hogrum Chalk constructed life-preserving armored suits
for severely injured Imperial Knights.
Characteristics
"It was by the will of the Force my accident maimed me so that I might, by strength
of my own will, develop my own creations."
―Hogrum Chalk[1]
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The cortosis gauntlets worn by Emperor Roan Fel, an Imperial Knight
Imperial Knight armor consisted of a suit of crimson[6] armor, that was made from
the same material found in the armor of Darth Vader. It was interwoven with small
threads of phrik filament to provide additional resistance to lightsaber attacks.
[2] The Imperial insignia was printed on the left shoulder pad and right gauntlet;
the gauntlet itself was composed of pure cortosis, rendering any lightsaber blade
that touched it useless for several minutes.[5] The uniform also included a black
hood and cape.[7] Roan Fel wore for most occasions a more elaborate variant of this
armor, along with a royal cape. Nonetheless, during dangerous missions like the one
on Agamar in 137 ABY, he relied on the traditional and more versatile standard
armor.[5][8] As skilled masters of the Force, Imperial Knights knew how to get the
most out of their armor.[2]
The master armorer of the Imperial Knights crafted specialized life-preserving
suits for Imperial Knights who had been severely injured. Master armorer Hogrum
Chalk had designed at least two such suits by 137 ABY, including one for Azlyn
Rae[1] after her injuries at the hands of Karness Muur's spirit during the Battle
on Had Abbadon.[9]
Armored jumpsuit
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The Myrkr strike team who wore the jumpsuits
An armored jumpsuit was an armored combat jumpsuit used by the New Jedi Order
during the Yuuzhan Vong War.
Used by the Myrkr strike team on their mission to kill the voxyn queen, the armored
jumpsuit was designed to be a light weight armor, having the appearance of an
efficient though intimidating brown uniform with an attachable hood. The armor a
lining that used the same alternating layers of molytex and quantum fiber that made
YVH-Series battle droids laminanium armor so impenetrable. Additionally, the
armored jumpsuit was capable of serving as a vacsuit and could be made airtight.
These suits were capable of withstanding considerable physical impact and allowing
the wearer to shrug off a series of thud bug impacts with nothing more than a
flinch, with the heaviest of hits resulting in broken bones rather than lacerations
and lesions. Armored jumpsuits were also capable of withstanding tremendous amounts
of heat, being capable of resisting the intense heat of magma pebbles, which were
commonly used to attack armored infantry and light vehicles, and left thumb sized
divots rather than gaping holes. The jumpsuits were also resilient to slashing
attacks as well, being able to shrug off a voxyn's claws, as well as that of razor
bugs, but could be punctured by amphistaffs. Armored jumpsuits were used in
conjunction with equipment harnesses by the Myrkr strike team, which allowed for an
individual to carry an array of equipment ranging from grenades, mines,
holoshrouds, blasters, and spare ammunition.
Jedi armor
During times of great conflict, Jedi would sometimes require the use of battle
armor. Armor-clad Jedi were a common sight on the battlefields of the New Sith
Wars, while the ancient Jedi of the era of the Old Sith Wars would often wear parts
of armor to protect certain areas of their bodies, as would many Jedi of the New
Sith Wars era. Shoulder guards were especially common among the ranks of the
ancient Jedi.
Jedi armor was designed to be light and comfortable, giving the wearer as much
freedom of movement as possible. However, the freedoms provided by Jedi armor were
very limited compared to those provided by traditional Jedi robes. In the ancient
wars between the Jedi and the Sith, the battlefields were often so packed with
combatants that moving about freely on the battlefield would be difficult even
without armor. This would result in immobile and poorly protected combatants, which
may be why the Jedi of those eras chose to prioritize armor to mobility.
Finding particular use in the Army of Light under Lord Hoth during the New Sith
Wars, Jedi armor was designed to be comfortable for the wearer, light and give the
wearer the ability to use the Force as much as possible.
Jedi Commander armor was the name given to modified clone trooper armor adopted by
Jedi Generals and Jedi Commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic[1] after the
passing of the Jedi Military Integration Act[4] during the Clone Wars. It consisted
of the most important pieces of armor plates to avoid hampering the Jedi's
lightsaber forms and movement, and was a reminder of the new common reality the
Jedi Order faced during the conflict between the Galactic Republic and the
Confederacy of Independent Systems.[1]
Later a lightweight variant at 4,000 credits of the Jedi Commander armor known as
the Jedi Reconnaissance Armor was created during the Clone Wars.[5]
