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In this episode, I will be going over 7 interesting facts you might not know about Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Number 1: He understood many languages
While Galactic Basic was by far the most common language spoken by Kenobi, this was far from
the extent of his linguistic capabilities.
He was actually capable of understanding at least 5 different languages including Twi’leki
and Shyriiwook.
"Hello little one.
(Twi'leki) The girl can lead us through the tunnel to the prisoners."
How exactly did he come to understand these you might ask?
Well, during his experience as a general during the Clone Wars, Kenobi visited many planets
and interacted with many different species.
Number 2: He had 3 different lightsabers
Kenobi had three lightsabers throughout his life.
His first lightsaber was constructed to look like his master’s Qui-Gon Jinn.
He eventually lost this weapon battling Darth Maul.
He then built a second saber, which was similar to the one he previously lost.
After he achieved the rank of master, he eventually created a new, lighter design that also used
blue plasma.
Number 3: He killed Darth Maul, not once, but two times
After the tragic death of his master in episode 1, Obi-wan used Qui-gon’s lightsaber to
help split Darth Maul in half and presumably kill Emperor Palpatine's Sith apprentice.
However, Maul was eventually revived, and had a deep seeded desire for revenge on Kenobi,
eventually leading him to confront Kenobi on Tatooine.
With a new set of legs, Maul squared off with Obi Wan one last time.
The battle was short, and Kenobi was able to kill him with Kenobi showing him empathy
and compassion at the end.
Number 4: At one point, he left the Jedi Order.
While Kenobi was renowned as one of the most dedicated members of the Jedi Order, it might
surprise you to know that he left the Jedi Order once to pursue a personal mission.
After getting caught up in the middle of a planet-wide civil war on Melida/Daan, Kenobi
made the only decision he felt he could and stayed to help end the conflict.
He eventually realized that he was not meant to be in this civil war and made the decision
to return to the Jedi Order and to his master, Qui Gon Jinn.
Number 5: He was the Master of Combat Form 3, Soresu
While his fighting style incorporated other forms, there’s no denying that Kenobi was
best known for his mastery over the third traditional form of lightsaber combat.
Soresu was developed to compensate for the lack of the defensive capabilities in Form
2.
After Qui-Gon’s death by Darth Maul, Obi-Wan began to study in the ways of Soresu.
The best example of his mastery over this fighting style can be seen in Episode 3, when
he faces off against Anakin on Mustafar.
Number 6: He Possessed Unique Force Abilities
While the most common force ability we have seen Obi Wan use is the Jedi Mind Trick, "You
don't need to see his identification" he was also greatly skilled in the abilities of Force-assisted
animal call and Beast Taming.
That’s right, one of Obi-Wan’s official Force abilities is his ability to imitate
the sound of an animal, in this case a krayt dragon.
Number 7: He had multiple lovers
In Kenobi’s younger years, he met an attractive young Jedi Padawan named Siri Tachi.
The two instantly connected and began to realize their true feelings for one another.
They eventually did what the Order required of them, and rebuffed their feelings for one
another.
That being said, his most notable lover was Duchess Satine Kryze.
One of Obi-Wan’s first notable assignments as a Padawan was to protect Satine Kryze from
insurgents sent to assassinate her.
"I'll take care of this Obi-wan.
You, go find your girlfriend.
Right, no Anakin she's not my-" Obi-Wan and Satine grew close over the years and began
to develop romantic feelings towards one another.
"I don't know quite how to say this but, I've loved you, from the moment you came to my
aid, all those years ago.
Alright, had you said the word, I would've left the Jedi Order.
That is touching."
She would eventually be murdered by Darth Maul.
And there you have it!
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