Knightfall, also known as Order 66 wasn’t the end of all the Jedi. It was the end of the temple and the Jedi Council. It was the end of the organization. But we know from the original trilogy that not every Jedi was caught in the initial slaughter at the temple, or even leading clones. They were hunted and hid in exile. Some even lived to see the end of the Emperor. So what did Yoda mean when he said Luke was the last?
“A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights. He betrayed and murdered your father. Now the Jedi are all but extinct. Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
Episode 4, Star Wars, A New Hope
You don’t need to hunt people that are all dead. The Temple massacre was just that, not a hunt but a slaughterhouse. The clones for the most part turned on the Jedi, meaning most Jedi leading armies were killed. The key words being most, and leading armies. A few survived.
Received a coded retreat message, we have. – Yoda
Well, then we must go back! If there are other stragglers, they will fall into the trap and be killed. – Obi-Wan
Episode 3 Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
Yoda knew that the only way to escape the Empire was to escape into exile, or cease being a Jedi. He had felt the deaths of many Jedi, but the only way for the Jedi to survive was to learn to hide their presence from force sensitive hunters. In so doing, they were hiding their presence even from other Jedi. Even if any others lived, only one, Luke, had any hope of defeating Darth Vader.
When gone am I, the last of the Jedi will you be. – Yoda
Episode 6 Star Wars Return of the Jedi
Yet in comics, games and books we see that other Jedi did survive. They were hunted, harried, yet some survived even long enough to see a New Republic. So who survived Order 66 and for how long?
Survivors of Order 66
Jedi Killed Post Order 66
These Jedi survived Operation Knightfall, when the Temple was raided and the clones turned on the Jedi Generals. But the hunt for them was on.
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The Movies
These are obvious right?
Obi-Wan Kenobi, cut down by Darth Vader on the Death Star – but his spirit carries on guiding Anakin’s son, Luke. Source: Star Wars AKA Episode 4 A New Hope, Star Wars novelization, Star Wars comic adaptation, Episode 5 The Empire Strikes Back, The Empire Strikes Back novelization, The Empire Strikes back comic adaptation. Classic Marvel Star Wars 92
Yoda, died of natural causes right before the end of the Emperor. But his spirit was seen communing with Obi-Wan and Anakin. Source: Star Wars Episode 6 Return of the Jedi, Classic Marvel Star Wars 92.
Anakin Skywalker lived a fate worse than death as Darth Vader, only to return to being a Jedi in one last self sacrificial moment to stop the Emperor. Deserve it or no, he died in a manner befitting the Jedi he’d once been. Source: Star Wars Episode 6 Return of the Jedi, Classic Marvel Star Wars 92.
Comics
Bultar Swan, Tsu Choi, Aleena; Kaffi Annan, Shadday Potkin Sia-Lan Wezz were all killed post Order 66 on Kessel by Vader and clone troops. Swan was killed by Kaffi Annan when she wouldn’t give him her lightsaber to continue the battle. Source: Purge one shot
Shae Koon, Kel Doran, killed by Vader Source: Purge Seconds to Die
Unknown alien Jedi of blue coloring and four arms Source: Purge Tyrant’s Test
Kai Hudorra, Bothan, killed by Vader Source: Empire A Spark Remains
Beyghor Sahdett, verpine, killed by Vader after turning to the dark side Source: Empire A Spark Remains
Anya Kuro – The Dark Woman, Source: Star Wars Tales: Extinction
Zonder, Selonian, killed by Vader. Source: Evasive Action: End Game Webcomic
Unknown Jedi AKA the Ghost Jedi, killed on Mrsst campus. No vegetation grew there after. Source: X-Wing Rogue Squadron The Phantom Affair
Novels
Roan Shrine, Bo Shatak, Zabrak; Siadem Forte, Iwo Kulka; HoDin: killed by Vader and clones, They initially only escaped Order 66 due a clone who thought it might be a mistake or a hacked comlink with a Separatist giving the command. Source: Dark Lord, Rise of Darth Vader
Evan Piell, Lanak, Council Member; killed by clones, Source: Coruscant Nights
Laranth Terak, Twilek, killed in space battle, Source: The Last Jedi sequel to Coruscant Nights
Garen Muln, Solace AKA Fy Tor Ana, Ry Gaul, Source: The Last of the Jedi series
Ydra Kilwallen Sibwarra killed by Ssi Ruuk Source: The Truce at Bakura (Devs mother, need to find where she was named)
Geith Eris died under the Eye of Palpatine battleships guns, en route to seek help. Source: Children of the Jedi.
Yenik Itkla, Camaasi, killed in destruction of Alderaan, Source: I,Jedi
Aidan Bok killed on Nespis viii by Vader. Source: Galaxy of Fear Ghost of the Jedi
Unknown clerk, died on Toola, Source: Courtship of Princess Leia
Morvet Storm, killed by Vader. Source: Jedi Storm
Ferus Olin, a padawan who left before the Order fell, was killed by Vader after years of obscurity on Alderaan. He had watched over Leia at the request of Kenobi. Source: Rebel Forces series
Multimedia (crossovers)
Shaak Ti, Togrutan council member, Maris Brood, Kazdan Paratus, Aleena; killed by Starkiller aka Galen Marek under Vader’s orders Source: The Force Unleashed, game, book and comic
Kento Marek killed by Vader Source: The Force Unleashed, game, book and comic
Mallie Marek killed by Trandoshans slavers who were after the Wookiees. Source: The Force Unleashed I & 2, games, books and comics
Video Games
Echuu Shen-Jon was killed by Vader helping Princess Leia escape Source: Galactic Battlegrounds, Galactic Battlegrounds Clone Campaign
Trading Cards
Kai Justiss, captured and killed by Vader on the first Death Star. Source: Star Wars Galaxy Cards 6
Magazines
Darrin Arkanian, Sullustan, and Corwin Shelvay killed by Inquisitors. Source: Star Wars Galaxies Magazine 8
RPG Stories
Aven Rolk was killed by Vader and Dark Side adepts. Source: Rebellion sourcebook
Unnamed Astin, padawan who would be father to Fable Astin. Killed by a rival padawan after Order 66. Source: Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
Halagad Ventor, turned to the Dark Side but was redeemed. Source: Domain of Evil
Jedi Whose Fate is Unknown
These Jedi were last seen alive post Order 66, either immediately after or up into the rebellion era, but have not been seen in the New Republic era.
They Live! Maybe?
Comics
Quinlan Vos survived Order 66, left the Jedi way to have a wife and son. Source: Star Wars Republic The Hidden Enemy
Dass Jennir found a mate and went off with the smuggler crew of the Uhumele Source: Dark Times A Spark Remains
Noirah Nah, vanished into the Coruscant crowds on the instruction of Kai Hudorr Source: Dark Times Into the Unknown
Drake Lo’gaan and Ekria abandoned Jedi ways and tried to blend in. Source: Evasive Action End Game Webcomic
Ranik Solusar, was killed by Vader. Source: Dark Empire, Empire’s End
The Soaring Hawkbat Clan of younglings including Piru, Kennan Tanzeer, Jiro, Sidirri and other unnamed. Last seen protected by Jedi Master K’kruhk in Dark Times: A Spark Remains *upon running away, Sidirri was meant to be shown as a woman who tried to join Vader, only to be killed. The connection was never published.
Novels
Ki Jusik, abandoned the Order to become a Mandalorean Source: Republic and imperial Commando
Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy aka Scout, escaped to Mandalore Source: Imperial Commando
Klossi Anno, Chalacta, Deran Nalual, a Togruta, Olee Starstone, a human planned to sabotage the Empire as as citizens. Source: Dark Lord, Rise of Darth Vader
Arligan Zey and Kina Ha, a kaminoan, escaped to Mandalore, joined Djinn Altis Source: Imperial Commando
Djinn Altis, rogue, Source: Children of the Jedi, Imperial Commando
Zao, Veknoid, left K’kruhk and the Hawkbat clan to seek a runaway. Source: Dark Times: A Spark Remains.
RPG Stories
Caryn, Source: Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
Ana Tathis Source: Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
Darrus Jeht – Source: Living Force: Last Stand WOC.
Kaoln joined a freighter crew. Source: Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters, Second Edition
Gruu Dunrik never made it to padawan and left the Order, became a medic in the Rebellion. Source: Star Wars Rebellion Era Sourcebook
Drun Cairnwick was barely trained. He joined the Rebellion. Source: Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters
Dorn Tavers knight who joined the rebellion Source: Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
Tyneir Renz was a knight who joined the rebellion. Source: Star Wars Adventure Journal 12
Fable Astin and unnamed mother. . She was born as the Empire rose to a Jedi Master and her padawan. A fellow Jedi killed her father. Source: Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
Video Games
Bre’ano Umakk, Mon Calamari last seen hiding and training others on Dantooine. Source: Star Wars Galaxies An Empire Divided
Matarmeno Krahnn last seen hiding on Corellia, seeking someone to take up a quest. Source: Star Wars Galaxies An Empire Divided
Antaria Wellos last seen on Rori. Source: Star Wars Galaxies An Empire Divided
Rachi Sitra twilek, last seen on Talus and Dathomir, aiding the rebellion. Source: Star Wars Galaxies
Honorable Mention: Akinom T’Sarn Intrepid server Star Wars Galaxies. Normally I would not count player characters, but this was the first to unlock when it was a challenge to earn the title ‘Jedi’ Source: Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Remembered pdf AKA The MMO Folklorist’s Guide to Galaxies: The Unofficial and Unauthorized History of Star Wars Galaxies
Multimedia
Rahm Kota, blinded by Starkiller, he was an early member of the Rebellion. His ultimate fate is unknown. Source: The Force Unleashed game, book and comic
Jedi who Survived through New Republic Era
This is no guarantee how long they made, but they survived the critical hunt of the Imperial years!
Good news! These outlived the Emperor!
Comics
Ood Bnar, Neti, planted himself on Ossus during the Great Sith War when Exar Kun caused the sun to go super nova. He was still there, millennia later and only sacrificed himself to kill dark siders. Source: Tales of the Jedi The Sith War, Dark Empire 2.
Celeste Morne, was trapped in an Obliette to stop the Muur Talisman that attached to her from unleashing more Rakghouls. The spirit of Karness Muur was also attached. She was freed by Vader seeking the Talisman and went into exile until it could be removed, long after. Source Knights of the Old Republic (comics), Dark Times, Rebellion, Legacy in the Vector crossover.
Kam Solusar, son of Ranik Solusar was turned from the Dark Side by Luke Skywalker and joined his Jedi Academy Source: Dark Empire 2, Jedi Academy Trilogy, I, Jedi, New Jedi Order
Vima Da Boda, descendent of Nomi Sunrider aka Da Boda and Vima Da Boda, had exiled herself after her daughter was murdered, before Order 66, for failing as a Jedi. Living on Nar Shaddaa, she eventually met the Skywalkers and Solos. Source: Dark Empire, Crimson Empire 3,
Empatojayos Brand, crippled by Vader, he was made king of the planet Ganath, by the people who repaired him. He died protecting baby Anakin Solo from the spirit of Palpatine seeking a new host body. Source: Empire’s End
Asharad Hett first tried living as a leader of the Tuskens, only to be foiled by Obi-Wan, who was protecting the Lars. He later encountered the Yuuzhan Vong. It was long after that he was killed. Source: Legacy
Traa Saa, Neti, plants herself on Anzat near Tholme’s grave. The Jedi later have a hidden sanctuary there. She joined the New Jedi formed by Luke at an unknown time and was there when his great grandchildren still fought evil Source: Legacy
K’kruhk spent years caring for the Jedi younglings of the Soaring Hawkbat Clan, and joined the Jedi Order founded by Luke Skywalker, eventually. Source: Legacy, Dark Times: A Spark Remains
Novels
Vergere was with the Yuuzhan Vong and was not killed until they came to the New Republic. Source: New Jedi Order
Video Games
Jerec, miralukan, turned to the Dark Side and became an Inquisitor. Killed by Kyle Katarn. Source: Jedi Knight Dark Forces 2, Dark Forces Jedi Knight Novella Star Wars Republic Dreadnaughts of Rendilli (mention)
Qu Rahn survived long enough to make plans to get to the Valley of the Jedi, only to be murdered by Jerec. His spirit continued to instruct Kyle Katarn. Source: Jedi Knight Dark Forces 2 & Dark Forces Jedi Knight Novella
The Mystery Deaths
These are hard to place. Where do you think they fit?
Comics
Tholme was healing away from troops when Order 66 went down. He hid out on Anzat and died of natural causes. He’s an odd one out because it isn’t revealed when he died. Source: Star wars Republic: The Hidden Enemy, Star Wars Legacy: The Hidden Temple.
Novels
Callista physically died taking out the Eye of Palpatine battleship, en route to destroy a Jedi safehaven. Her spirit attached to the ship. She took on another Jedi’s body (one who wished to die) and lived some years into the New Republic era, before becoming one with the Force. Source: Children of the Jedi, Fate of the Jedi, The Clone Wars No Prisoners.
“Not the last of the old Jedi, Luke, but the first of the new.” – Obi-Wan’s spirit proclaims in Heir to the Empire.
General References for Order 66 Survivors:
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars A New Hope
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Republic Into Unknown and the Hidden Enemy comic arcs, Dark Horse comics
Star Wars Dark Times, especially A Spark Remains arc, Dark Horse Comics
Star Wars Purge, one shot and several other comic arcs, Dark Horse comics
Star Wars Dark Lord Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno
Star Wars Imperial Commando 501st by Karen Traviss
The Force Unleashed by Hayden Blackman
Star Wars I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole
Star Wars Galaxy of Fear by James Whitman
Star Wars Tales: Extinction
Star Wars the Last of the Jedi series by Jude Watson
Star Wars Coruscant Nights trilogy by Michael Reaves
Star Wars the Last Jedi by Michael Reaves and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
Star Wars Legacy: Claws of the Dragon, Dark Horse comics
Star Wars End Game webcomic
Rebel Force: Uprising
Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds
West End Games Star Wars RPG books
Wizards of the Coast RPG
Though I am loath to admit it… Wookiepedia, because I don’t own EVERYTHING, some of it is hard to find and obscenely expensive. There is a pre canon tab archive of the Order 66 wookieepedia link, but it doesn’t list the Jedi who survived in an easy-to-read manner.
