The Jedi path a manual for students of the force ; [and] Book of Sith : secrets from the dark side

With the push of a button, the doors of the vault open in a wash of light and Star Wars sound effects. The inner platform rises, revealing this exclusive edition of The Jedi Path.This ancient training manual, crafted by early Jedi Masters, has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy—from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat.Passed down from Master to Padawan, the pages of this venerable text have been annotated by those who have held it, studied it, and lived its secrets. From Yoda and Luke Skywalker to Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, they have shaped the content of the book by leaving mementos tucked within the pages, tearing out pages, and adding their personal experiences as tangible reminders of the lessons they’ve learned.Through wars and rebellion, only a single copy of this manual has survived. It is now passed on to you.The ancient Masters who wrote the text: Fae Coven, Grand Master and head of the Jedi Council; Crix Sunburris, Jedi Ace starfighter pilot; Restelly Quist, Jedi Chief Librarian; Skarch Vaunk, Jedi Battlemaster and lightsaber expert; Bowspritz, Jedi Biologist and expert on the Living Force; Sabla-Mandibu, Jedi Seer and Holocron expert; Morrit Ch’gally, Jedi Recruiter; Gal-Stod Slagistrough, Jedi leader of the Agricultural Corps.Jedi who added personal commentary: Yoda, Thame Cerulian, Count Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Sidious, and Luke Skywalker.Removable features: A letter tracing the book’s history, a severed Padawan braid, a metal Jedi Credit medallion, a Jedi starfighter patch, a burned poster of the Jedi Code, a map of the Jedi Temple, a lightsaber diagram sketched on the back of a napkin from Dex’s Diner, and a note on the missing pages torn from the book by a Sith.Created in collaboration with Lucasfilm—along with an acclaimed Star Wars author and revered Star Wars illustrators—this volume provides new insights into the history and lore of the Jedi Order while introducing never-before-seen ships, creatures, characters, and details about how one trains to become a Jedi.The Jedi Path is for adults, and is intended for ages 14 and up. Front Cover 1 Inside Cover 2 Title 3 Contents 4 Part I: Introduction to the Jedi Order 7 The Jedi Code 8 The History of the Jedi Order 10 Structure of the Jedi Order 13 The Prophecy of the Chosen One 15 Luke's Note 18 Part II: Jedi Initiate 20 Joining A Clan 21 Attire and Comportment 23 The Three Pillars of the Jedi 25 The First Pillar: The Force 26 What Is the Dark Side? 28 Using Control Abilities 29 The Second Pillar: Knowledge 31 The Galaxy, Stars, and Planets 33 Galaxy Map 35 Galactic Bestiary 37 The Third Pillar: Self-Discipline 39 Introduction to the Lightsaber 41 Form I Combat 44 The Initiate Trials 47 Part III: Padawan 50 Becoming An Apprentice 51 Working With Your Master 53 Padawan Attire and Conduct 55 The Reassignment Council 57 The Agricultural Corps 58 The Medical Corps and The Educational Corps 60 The Exploration Corps 61 Lightsabers; Their Construction and Use 64 Lightsaber Variants 66 Lightsaber Countermeasures 68 Lightsaber Forms 69 Form II Lightsaber Combat: Makashi 69 Form III Lightsaber Combat: Soresu 72 Form IV Lightsaber Combat: Ataru 73 Form V Lightsaber Combat: Shien/Djem So 75 Form VI Lightsaber Combat: Niman 77 Marks of Contact 79 Sense Abilities 81 Practicing Sense Abilities 83 Field Equipment and Mission Responsibility 85 Using the Temple's Analysis Chamber 87 Advanced Cultures and Politics in the Republic 89 Aliens Resistant to Force Abilities 91 Force-Wielding Animals 93 Studying Aboard Praxeum Ships 96 Corellian Colonizer Diagram 97 The Jedi Trials 99 Trial of Skill 100 Trial of Courage 102 Trial of the Flesh 103 Trial of Spirit 104 Trial of Insight 105 Exceptions to the Jedi Trials 107 The Knighting Ceremony 109 If You Fail the Trials 111 Part IV: Jedi Knight 114 Roles and Duties of A Jedi Knight 115 Jedi Guardian 117 Jedi Peacekeepers 119 Temple Security 119 Jedi Starfighters 120 Lightsaber Instructors 121 Exotic Weapons Specialists 122 Jedi Consular 124 Jedi Seer 125 Jedi Healer 126 Jedi Researcher 127 Jedi Diplomat 128 Lore Keeper 128 Jedi Sentinel 129 Slicer 130 Tech Expert 130 Security Expert 131 Jedi Shadows 131 Alter Abilities 132 Advanced Force Techniques 134 Forbidden Force Techniques 137 Advanced Lightsaber Techniques 138 Form VII Lightsaber Combat: Juyo 138 Additional Lightsaber Techniques 140 Developing Your Own Style 142 Enlisting New Members 144 Misperceptions of the Jedi 145 The History of the Sith 147 The Second Great Schism and the Final War 149 Darth Bane and the End of the Sith 151 Other Dark Side Organizations 152 Threats to Jedi Teachings 153 Other Force-Using Organizations 155 Taking On A Padawan Learner 157 Becoming a Master and Grand Master 159 Trandscending Death 161 Back Cover 164 Artifacts 165 Obi-Wan's Lightsaber Design 165 The Jedi Code 166 Letter From Luke 167 Jedi Temple Map 168 Jedi Temple Map 1 168 Jedi Temple Map 2 169 Jedi Temple Map 3 170 Jedi Temple Map 4 171 Qui-Gon's Padawan Braid 172 Jedi Starfighter Patch and Thame Cerulian's JedCred Coin 173

The Jedi Path, Fully Illustrated, with Removable Features and a Mechanical Vault

With the push of a button, the doors of the vault open in a wash of light and Star Wars sound effects. The inner platform rises, revealing this exclusive edition of The Jedi Path.

This ancient training manual, crafted by early Jedi Masters, has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy — from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat.

Passed down from Master to Padawan, the pages of this venerable text have been annotated by those who have held it, studied it, and lived its secrets. From Yoda and Luke Skywalker to Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, they have shaped the content of the book by leaving mementos tucked within the pages, tearing out pages, and adding their personal experiences as tangible reminders of the lessons they’ve learned.

Through wars and rebellion, only a single copy of this manual has survived. It is now passed on to you.

The ancient Masters who wrote the text: Fae Coven, Grand Master and head of the Jedi Council; Crix Sunburris, Jedi Ace starfighter pilot; Restelly Quist, Jedi Chief Librarian; Skarch Vaunk, Jedi Battlemaster and lightsaber expert; Bowspritz, Jedi Biologist and expert on the Living Force; Sabla-Mandibu, Jedi Seer and Holocron expert; Morrit Ch’gally, Jedi Recruiter; Gal-Stod Slagistrough, Jedi leader of the Agricultural Corps.

Jedi who added personal commentary: Yoda, Thame Cerulian, Count Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Sidious, and Luke Skywalker.

Removable features: A letter tracing the book’s history, a severed Padawan braid, a metal Jedi Credit medallion, a Jedi starfighter patch, a burned poster of the Jedi Code, a map of the Jedi Temple, a lightsaber diagram sketched on the back of a napkin from Dex’s Diner, and a note on the missing pages torn from the book by a Sith.

Created in collaboration with Lucasfilm — along with an acclaimed Star Wars author and revered Star Wars illustrators — this volume provides new insights into the history and lore of the Jedi Order while introducing never-before-seen ships, creatures, characters, and details about how one trains to become a Jedi.

Lost your copy of the Jedi training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Luke Skywalker's -- it's been passed down through several owners, such as Yoda, Dooku, and Anakin, and now you can read their annotations and comments. You'll discover the history and lore of the Jedi Order, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, the subtle nuances of lightsaber combat, and the dangers of the Dark Side.