The odd thing about how the Jedi work is how underwhelming they are.
Really, you have an order that acts as 'the guardians of peace in the Republic', has supernatural powers of perception- to the point of precognition, postcognition, and scrying... and all they do is police and diplomat work. Really, Lucas? Was that the *best* you can do?
If you look at their philosophy, power set, and stated goals, the Jedi should really be played as two parts feng shui master, two parts Sidereal viziers, one part mobsters, and one part canon Jedi. When you consider the possibilities granted by Jedi senses, the Order should be able to build titanic economic power and influence... and then put it to work solving crises before they happen.
The mediator who came out to negotiate an end to your war? Padawan.
The mysterious investor who convinced BlasTech to open a new office on your planet, just before Czerka's corporate takeover of the local government was supposed to start? Jedi Knight.
The wizened bald smiling man who sent a postcard to his granddaughter two years ago, and is now watching an entire Hutt cartel break itself instead of developing his favorite vacation spot? Master.
If the lightsabers come out, you are doing it wrong.
My Unitarian Jihad Name is: Brother Atom Bomb of Courteous Debate. Get yours.
I've been writing a bit.
Really, you have an order that acts as 'the guardians of peace in the Republic', has supernatural powers of perception- to the point of precognition, postcognition, and scrying... and all they do is police and diplomat work. Really, Lucas? Was that the *best* you can do?
If you look at their philosophy, power set, and stated goals, the Jedi should really be played as two parts feng shui master, two parts Sidereal viziers, one part mobsters, and one part canon Jedi. When you consider the possibilities granted by Jedi senses, the Order should be able to build titanic economic power and influence... and then put it to work solving crises before they happen.
The mediator who came out to negotiate an end to your war? Padawan.
The mysterious investor who convinced BlasTech to open a new office on your planet, just before Czerka's corporate takeover of the local government was supposed to start? Jedi Knight.
The wizened bald smiling man who sent a postcard to his granddaughter two years ago, and is now watching an entire Hutt cartel break itself instead of developing his favorite vacation spot? Master.
If the lightsabers come out, you are doing it wrong.
My Unitarian Jihad Name is: Brother Atom Bomb of Courteous Debate. Get yours.
I've been writing a bit.