From the time before the Clone Wars, through the many battles across the galaxy, and into
the waning days of the conflict, Jar Jar Binks gained notoriety as the bumbling and foolish
envoy from Naboo, leaving a trail of errors and embarrassments in his wake.
Serving as a diplomat on numerous planets and engaging with various high-level leaders,
he carved out his reputation as the one who granted Chancellor Palpatine the emergency
powers crucial for the republic's demise, though this, of course, wasn’t known to
him nor others at the time.
These emergency powers were needed in order to avoid catastrophic results from the Sepratist
uprising, leading to the outbreak of the clone wars and Palpatine’s domination in the field
of politics.
However, the fate of Jar Jar Bink after the Clone Wars ended, and the execution of Order
66 was carried out, remains a mystery.
In this video I’ll break down everything to do with Jar Jar and his life after the
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In the final phases of the war, following the Battle of Coruscant and the successful
rescue of Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous' ship, Jar Jar found himself on the
verge of a risky and unsettling decision, although this was unknown to him at the time.
Aligning with a faction of well-respected politicians and senators, Jar Jar participated
in presenting Palpatine with a significant document known as the Petition of 2000.
This petition, formulated mere days before this meeting by a coalition of senators named
the Delegation of 2000, urged Palpatine to relinquish his emergency powers—initially
proposed by Jar Jar Binks himself—as the war approached its conclusion.
Additionally, it called for the immediate abolition of the position of Moff, recently
reinstated by Palpatine after centuries of disuse.
These senators sought an immediate end to the war, and since it appeared to be concluding,
they wanted to ensure that any laws and powers associated with it were removed once and for
all.
Being part of the Delegation of 2000 posed significant risks for the senators, putting
them in complete unavoidable danger from an attempt to do a good thing and keep the galaxy
safe.
Essentially, they unknowingly handed Palpatine a detailed breakdown of people who opposed
his rule, which later served as a hit list, enabling him to systematically eliminate his
adversaries after transforming the republic into the Galactic Empire.
The majority of the delegation strongly and vocally opposed prolonging the war and held
deep concerns about the fate of democracy in the republic—concerns which, as time
should show, proved to be entirely valid.
Among the notable figures on this ominous list were Padme Amadala, who tragically passed
away during the birth of Luke and Leia; Bail Organa, who later emerged as a prominent rebel
leader; Mon Mothma, who followed a similar path to Bail; Meena Tills, who was at a later
date captured and detained; and Nee Alavar, who was executed by Palpatine for her inclusion
on the list.
Following the establishment of the Galactic Empire, a significant number of senators,
approximately half of those who had signed the petition, likely including Jar Jar Binks,
opted to remove their names due to immense fears of facing imprisonment, torture, or
even the assassination of themselves and their loved ones.
The fear of retaliation from Palpatine was the sole motivation behind this action, and
as we delve deeper into Jar Jar Binks' narrative, the reasons behind this fear becomes apparent.
Following this, a massive invasion unfolded on the planet Mon Cala, overseen by Wilhoff
Tarkin and Darth Vader.
The primary objective of this invasion was to seize King Lee-Char and subject his planet
to the dominion of the Empire.
Hidden on the planet was a Jedi Padawan who had managed to escape the purges of Order
66 - the targeted and systematic assassination of members of the Jedi Order.
Alongside a group of fellow survivors, he took up the role of their teacher, determined
to preserve the Jedi Order and its teachings despite his youth.
It was a very ambitious but noble goal, one which other Jedi also pursued, such as Cal
Kestis and Luke Slywalker.
This resilient and intelligent Jedi Padawan, named Ferran Bar, faced a formidable challenge
when Vader successfully invaded the planet.
Discovering the Padawan's location, Vader dispatched a team of inquisitors and clone
Perchtroopers to eliminate him.
The inquisitorius were a group of former Jedi who were trained in the dark side of the force
by Darth Vader himself, and their sole task was hunting down and defeating the survivors
of Order 66.
Unexpectedly, however, Ferran Bar, showcasing his unique thinking and genius, employed a
Jedi mind trick, turning the clone troopers against their own inquisitors and triggering
a self-execution of Order 66.
Seemingly there was an oversight in the clone’s programming, as Bar informed them that despite
their allegiance to the Empire, the inquisitors were still Jedi who needed to be eliminated
like him.
This resulted in a crazy situation where the clones turned against the inquisitors, opening
fire on them as enemies, which ended up in the tenth brother, a former friend of Mace
Windu known as Proset Dibs, being gunned down almost instantly, and causing the other inquisitors
to retreat.
As the events unfolded, Ferran Bar instructed his R1 series astromech to project a holographic
list detailing the information he had gathered while in hiding from the Empire post-Order
66.
Surprisingly, this list included the names Darth Plagueis and Jar Jar Binks, positioned
in close proximity.
The significance of this information remains unexplained, casting a suspicious light on
Jar Jar's true role in the galaxy.
Share your thoughts in the comments below about what this revelation might imply, I’m
sure you guys have a lot of cool ideas..
Following these events, Jar Jar had to refuge in an undisclosed, highly fortified location
for a brief period of time during the original trilogy and the ongoing galactic civil war.
His likeness had become well known across the galaxy as the face of the fool who granted
emergency powers to Palpatine, indirectly paving the way for the Empire's emergence.
Recognizing the need to lie low until the public memory of his image subsided, Jar Jar
patiently bided his time in isolation.
Regrettably, his leadership in the creation of the galactic empire led to his expulsion
from the Gungan’s underwater cities, marking him as a disgrace to his people once again,
returning to the position he was in when we first met in in The Phanton Menace.
As the tensions began to ease, Jar Jar managed to reintegrate into some feeling of normalcy.
However, the only life available to him by this point was a bleak existence on the streets
of Naboo.
Devoid of friends and with absolutely no respect from the populace, he found himself engaged
in daily struggles for survival amidst the other destitute and struggling residents of
Naboo.
Subsequently, Jar Jar's story takes a darker and more depressing turn.
Following the conclusion of the Battle of Endor and the triumph of the Rebel Alliance,
Jar Jar found himself as a street performer on Naboo.
Dressed as a clown, he sought to entertain passersby in the hope of receiving credits
to sustain himself and afford basic necessities.
Despite becoming a beloved figure among Naboo's children, particularly in the capital feed,
he faced very heavy hatred from the parents.
The older generation, unable to forget his role in aiding Palpatine's rise and the subsequent
formation of the Empire, harboured an ever-lasting resentment towards him.
This seemingly harmless and easy choice deeply impacted Jar Jar's later life, the repercussions
of which he could never have sen coming.
As a clown-like performer, he amused Naboo's youngsters with tongue tricks, glombo shell
juggling, and spitting fish into the air, occasionally leading to inadvertent choking
incidents.
Even his signature act of swallowing and expelling water through his ears began to lose its charm
over time, showing how desperate and alone he was getting.
Despite these efforts to connect with the younger generation, Jar Jar remained an outcast
among the general citizens, finding solace only in his dwindling collection of silly
tricks.
Jar Jar's luck took a positive turn when he encountered a young boy named Marpo while
entertaining in Theed, the capital of Naboo.
Marpo, a resident of a nearby orphanage, took advantage of the opportunity to explore the
capital for the day.
Approaching Jar Jar, Marpo made visible the vivid red burn marks covering his frail body—a
consequence of a devastating Imperial fire raid on his mid-rim home.
Due to these disfiguring burns, other children on Naboo shunned him, and sadly, no parents
were willing to adopt him, labeling him a monster.
After hearing Marpo's heart-wrenching tale, Jar Jar showcased some of his most captivating
tricks, talking to the boy about his life and origins.
Marpo shared the tragic story of his family and the fire raid, moving the Gungan to tears.
Jar Jar formed a connection with the boy, as they both experienced exile and rejection
from their respective communities.
Disclosing his own status as a Gungan outcast, Jar Jar explained that many believed he had
contributed to the creation of the Empire, a claim he never went out of his way to confirm.
Marpo confided in Jar Jar, acknowledging that everyone in Naboo identified him as the sole
reason for Palpatine's ascent to power.
The blame rested squarely on Jar Jar's shoulders in the eyes of the orphanage residents, teachers,
shopkeepers—essentially, the entire community on Naboo.
But after a personal conversation with Jar Jar, Marpo realized that the blame wasn't
rightfully placed and that he was a good but clumsy soul.
Encouraging Jar Jar not to abandon his passions, Marpo insisted that brighter opportunities
awaited him.
This heartfelt moment marked a beautiful connection between Jar Jar and the young boy.
Emotionally moved, Jar Jar decided to adopt Marpo when no one else would, promising to
impart the art of clownery to him.
Marpo officially became Jar Jar's clown apprentice, and Jar Jar committed to teaching him the
nuances of clownery rather than the dark side.
Following the adoption of his new apprentice, Jar Jar's reputation echoed through the galaxy
once again.
A peculiar rumour gained momentum, suggesting that Jar Jar was, in fact, Darth Vader.
Feel free to share your jokes in the comments below, I’m sure that made you all laugh.
Years later, after Jar Jar Binks and most living beings from his time had passed away,
the Book of Wills recognized him as a significant historical figure in the Galactic Republic.
While hailed as a courageous warrior during the Clone Wars, Jar Jar's positive contributions
were overshadowed by his role in the downfall of democracy and the republic, resulting in
his exile.
Unfortunately, the Book of Wills deemed Jar Jar's mistakes outweighing his good choices,
attributing the outcome to forces beyond his control.
This encapsulates Jar Jar Binks's post-Clone Wars and Order 66 journey.