Jaro Tapal was a Jedi master who served the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars and
rose to the rank of Jedi General in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Tapal commanded the 13th Battalion, known as one of the most capable and disciplined
units in the Clone Army.
He strictly followed a doctrine of firm discipline, specialising in the teachings of restraint
and self control.
He mentored his Padawan, Cal Kestis the ways of the force, passing down his knowledge and
guidance.
Here’s the Story of Legendary Jedi Master, Jaro Tapal.
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Tapal was very strongly committed to his military duty, but also made sure to find the time
to instruct and teach his Jedi apprentice, Cal.
Although they were away from the Jedi temple on Coruscant, Tapal improvised and adapted
his training to match those of the battle scenarios that were currently ongoing.
He strongly held the belief that while the Jedi did not seek aggression, they would have
to stand against it to defend themselves and the Republic.
He trusted strongly in the Force, believing that with a strong determination and the force,
anything could be achieved.
Tapal never showed anger towards the mistakes of his Padawan, instead teaching perseverance.
Perseverance was a trait that Tapal valued very much and hoped to see developed within
his young apprentice.
Jaro Tapal and his Padawan Cal fought bravely at the battle of Bracca, repelling all sepratist
advances in hopes of recapturing the planet in the name of the republic.
The call of Order 66 from Chancellor Palpatine cut the battle short, as their squadron of
clone troopers turned on Tapal and his Padawan, firing their blasters at them.
All Jedi were declared traitors to the Republic and were ordered to be executed on sight.
Tapal, having sensed an impending betrayal, managed to kill the commander of his clone
squadron, but soon realized that the commanders were not the only ones that had turned.
Jaro Tapal and his apprentice rushed to the escape pods of his Republic Cruiser, killing
multiple clone troopers on the way.
He made sure to sabotage the on-board reactors, but was overwhelmed by Clone troopers, being
mortally wounded after taking multiple shots to the chest.
This brave action saved the life of his padawan at the cost of his own.
In his dying moments, Tapal informed his apprentice, that he had sabotaged the reactor before handing
him his broken lightsaber in hopes that he would continue the Jedi tradition.
He told Cal that that war would not be over and that Jedi High council would soon send
a signal.
Despite this, He was unaware that most of the council were among those killed in the
great purge.
Tapal was skilled in the use of a few force abilities that aligned with his vision of
discipline and persistence, which primarily included telekinesis.
During the execution of Order 66, he was able to rely on his strong telekinetic ability
to lift the clones, making way for his padawan’s escape.
His deep connection to the force is what allowed him to sense a change within the Clones, allowing
him to disarm his commander before he was able to shoot.
This action without a doubt saved the life of his padawan and bought him enough time
to make an escape.
Tapal remained in the memory of his apprentice for many years after his death, being remembered
for his bravery, discipline and dedication to the Jedi Order.
Cal Kestis was haunted by the memory of his slain master and the horrific events of Order
66 for long after the events took place.
Another survivor of the Jedi purge, Cere Junda also held tapal in high regard, praising him
as a “true guardian of the Republic”.
After the fall of the Republic and the Jedi, Cal was forced into hiding on Bracca, concealing
his true identity and restricting his usage of the force.
With the help of Cere Junda, Cal dedicated himself to rebuilding the Jedi order and bringing
a fresh beginning for light side users.
He hoped to build this new Jedi order up to the heights of its former glory, but relinquish
the arrogance and narrowmindedness that led to the deception of the former Jedi Order
by dark lord of the Sith, Darth Sidious.
Although he was only a young boy at the time of the purge, the memories and trauma of the
event still haunt him to this day, and shape his actions and behaviour.
His quest to rebuild the order was not only about bringing back a safe environment for
light side users and to honour the old Jedi Order, but was to rediscover his own connection
to the force.
After the events of Order 66, Cal attempted to cut himself off from the force to prevent
anyone finding out that he was a member of the Jedi order.
This disconnection has diminished his ability to use the force and connect to it, but is
not permanently severed it.
Over the course of his mission to rebuild the Order, many memories of his old master
began to flood back to Cal Kestis, reawakening his suppressed connection the force.
He vowed to never forgot his old master Jaro Tapal, and honour his teachings as he moved
forward in life.
He also vowed to pass on teachings to any padawan he may gain going into the future.
That was the story of what we know so far of Jaro Tapal, master of Cal Kestis from the
Jedi Fallen Order game.
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