Ben Kenobi

Ben Kenobi

Jedi Master

After surviving the Great Jedi Purge and a heartbreaking betrayal by his former Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi had little to do but step back and watch Skywalker's son, Luke, grow up on the desert world of Tatooine, where Luke was given to his aunt and uncle. In order to do so, Obi-Wan had to give up everything about his former life as a general in the Republic army - including his own name.

Going by the new name of "Ben", Obi-Wan retreated to the deadly mountains of Tatooine, learning to survive off the land and interact with the very poor farmers who lived in the area. Although none of this was easy, if anyone could do it, it would have been the practical, good-natured "Ben." Finally able to rest after years of representing the very Jedi Order itself, Obi-Wan learned how to be an everyday man. However, he knew that one day the time would come to train young Luke and ensure he was strong enough to face a great enemy Obi-Wan couldn't bring himself to defeat - Lord Vader. Bringing down the Empire would require cutting down both Vader and Emperor Palpatine, and to do that, Luke would need training not only from Obi-Wan, but from the only other known surviving Jedi Master - Yoda - who had retreated to the distant world of Dagobah. Over the years, Obi-Wan and Yoda kept in contact through the Force, patiently waiting for the day that both Luke and his sister Leia were strong enough in the Force to take up their destinies.

That time eventually did come, unfortunately on the day that Luke's uncle and aunt were murdered by storm troopers who were looking for a pair of infamous droids. Acting quickly, Ben took Luke under his wing and revealed his true identity, also presenting him with his father's former lightsaber. Emboldened by Ben's revelation and unwavering faith, Luke accepted the arduous task of Jedi training and agreed to rescue Princess Leia, who was being held on the Empire's Death Star. Although the path ahead was dark and uncertain, Ben remained confident that the true will of the Force - restoring light back to the galaxy - would be fulfilled by the Skywalker twins.

It was on the Death Star, days later, that Ben once again confronted his former student, Vader. This time, however, Vader had grown much stronger in the dark side of the Force, having trained for years under Emperor Palpatine. Although Ben demonstrated subtle power with his blue lightsaber, he was still much older than the Dark Lord, and could no longer defeat him alone. Giving Luke, Leia, and their new friends time to escape the Death Star, Ben was struck by Vader's red blade. However, in an instant, his body disappeared into thin air, signifying that he had become one with the light side of the Force.