Cei Vookto Cei Vookto was a Duros male Jedi Master who served the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars . He trained two Padawans , including the Human Dama Montalvo . Three months into the war , Vookto was dispatched to the planet Lianna to defend a Sienar Fleet Systems starfighter facility from the Separatists . He was slain during the ensuing battle when he sacrificed himself so that the soldiers under his command could survive a Separatist attack . After the Republic won the battle , Vookto ' s body was given a funeral pyre on Lianna , which was attended by Montalvo and several Jedi Masters , including Yoda and Mace Windu . Biography . Cei Vookto , a Duros male , was educated in the ways of the Force by the Jedi Order , eventually attaining the rank of Jedi Master . True to his heritage as a Duros , Vookto enjoyed traveling , embarking on long missions along the Outer Rim Territories . When he returned from his missions to the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant , he told stories of his adventures to any Jedi who would listen . He eventually took an individual as his Padawan learner . By the year 22 BBY , after Vookto trained his first Padawan to Knighthood , he selected the Human Dama Montalvo as his next apprentice . When the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems erupted in that year , Vookto returned to Coruscant per the Jedi High Council ' s instructions and assumed a command position within the Grand Army of the Republic . Three months into the war , Vookto , Montalvo , and the clone troopers under their command were dispatched to the planet Lianna in order to defend a Sienar Fleet Systems starfighter factory — which was essential for the Republic — from an attack by the Separatists . During the ensuing battle , Vookto sacrificed himself by using his abilities at summoning the elements , which caused a pillar of fire and a pillar of water to cleanse the planet . Although Vookto perished due to his usage of the Force , his squadron of soldiers survived an attack from the enemy . After the Republic secured a victory against the Separatists , Vookto was given a funeral pyre , which was attended by Jedi Masters Yoda , Mace Windu , Ki - Adi - Mundi , Tholme , and Quinlan Vos . Also in attendance were Vookto ' s Padawan Montalvo — who was assigned to Ki - Adi - Mundi ' s command — and at least two of the troopers who had been under the Duros Jedi ' s command . Personality and traits . Cei Vookto was remembered by Master Yoda for having a quiet voice and a dry sense of humor . He also made it a point to tell Yoda and other Jedi tales of his travels . Vookto obeyed the Council ' s decrees without hesitation , and took a commanding role in the Republic ' s Grand Army . The Duros was a capable leader , and was willing to risk his life for the clone troopers under his command . Powers and abilities . Vookto was sensitive to the Force , and was capable enough to ascend to the rank of Jedi Master . He managed to successfully train one Padawan during his career , and tutored Dama Montalvo prior to perishing on Lianna . During the battle at Lianna , Vookto utilized his abilities at summoning the elements to cleanse the planet ; however , the exertion from the effort eventually caused him to lose his life . Behind the scenes . Cei Vookto was first mentioned in the comic book " " , which was released on February 26 , 2003 and written by John Ostrander . His role in the Battle of Lianna was expanded on in " The New Essential Chronology " , released in October 25 , 2005 . Vookto also gained an entry in 2008 ' s " The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia " .