Sentinel

*"One of the unspoken truths of the jedi is that we are insulated from the workings of the galaxy. In my view it is possible to know too much about combat or the force--if it means that you know next to nothing about intelligence gathering, computer slicing, technological surveillance, or espionage. Sentinels approach these discipllines from the bottom up without assuming that the Force will reveal all the answers. When you do this, you'll find there's a great deal the civilians of the galaxy can teach us."*  **-Sentinel Morrit Ch'gally**

## Overview

Striking a balance between the Guardian and the Consular the Jedi Sentinel is a class that combines both disciplines with civilian expertise. Because they don't focus their time on lightsaber exercises or Force meditiation the Sentinels have aquired a host of skills that don't require Force Sensitivity and can accomplish tasks that neither the Guardians or the Consulars could handle on their own. Though Sentinels rarely need to use a weapon, like all Jedi they carry a lightsaber. A Sentinel's lightsaber bears a yellow blade. Haven't seen many of those? Now you know how few they are in number and how well they stay concealed until action is required. Because the Jedi Sentinel's fill the gap between Guardians and Consulars, they tackle missions that neither group is optimized for. But in truth, Sentinel's often get the jobs that neither group wants. Handling assignments that their colleagues have written off as impossible, is the sign of the Sentinel. The ranks of the Jedi Sentinels include the investigators, spies, tech specialists, saboteurs and other experts whose talents don't easily fit into the Order's traditions. Their jobs require broad skill sets, but Jedi Sentinels don't care where a tactic originated as long as it works.

## **Specializations**

### **Tech Expert**

The tech expert has carved out a unique talent among the ranks of the Jedi, who often shun cutting-edge technology. Tech-Experts may have a broad skill range from slicing, to security skills, to droid mastery. These skills are notable due to the fact that the Force doesn't really offer a shortcut. While you may use a mind trick to get past a guard, once you're seated at a terminal your data skill is the only thing that matters.

### **Jedi Investigator**

Working as specialized trackers and even spies, the Jedi Investigators use their skills of stealth and highly deductive minds to work closely with law enforcement to track down criminals and discover the truth behind crimes. Going undercover for long stretches of time, investigators should not be confused with their Shadow cousins, as the role of an investigator focuses mainly on crime as opposed to enemies of the Jedi Order.

### **Jedi Shadow**

The Sentinel Shadows were a highly respected and secretive branch of the Sentinel school. These Sentinels focused greatly on schools of stealth, illusion and combat to take the battle to the Jedi Order's enemies. They were skilled in sabotaging groups of enemies from within or taking down bases without ever being seen. The shadows are a bit of a legend outside of the Jedi Order, many not sure if they even exist. Jedi Shadows are also specialized in hunting down dark side force users and artifacts and either bring them back to the Jedi Council, or destroying them.

### **Jedi Watchman**

Unlike Consulars and Guardians who travel between trouble spots, Jedi Sentinel's often remain tied to a single sector or planetary system for months or years at a time. This can lead to a Sentinel being appointed the title of Watchman where they take responsibility for the welfare of a defined region or space. These watchmen often become pillars in the communitys they are a part of, leading by example, and making positive changes in the area as well as defending from threats.