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A venerated Jedi in the Order, Qui-Gon Jinn has the respect and admiration of
the Jedi Council, if perhaps not always their full confidence. Something of a
maverick among his peers, the wise knight believes in living in the moment and
trusting his instincts more so than most Jedi. Where the Jedi Order places great
value in meditative reflection, Qui-Gon is a man of action, sometimes acting
impetuously and recklessly in the eyes of the Council. Known for his occasional
disregard of their rules, Qui-Gon has not yet been given a seat among the Jedi's
governing elite, though his experience and leadership qualities have almost
certainly earned him such an honor.
During the Naboo blockade by Trade Federation forces, Qui-Gon Jinn and his
apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are dispatched to act as mediators. While young
Obi-Wan is nagged by prescient doubts about the mission, Qui-Gon councils him to
focus on the moment and not allow anxiety to cloud his thinking and actions. The
situation deteriorates quickly when the Federation's treachery is revealed, and
Qui-Gon and his apprentice become fugitives along with Naboo's Queen Amidala.
Whilst escorting the Queen to safety on Coruscant, the Jedi inadvertently
stumble upon the Force-gifted slave boy Anakin Skywalker, in whom Qui-Gon
recognizes the potential for a great destiny. Master Qui-Gon is familiar with an
ancient Jedi prophecy concerning the emergence of one who would bring balance to
the Force and his feelings tell him that Anakin might be that one. Despite a
direct order not to do so by the Jedi Council, who have grave doubts about the
boy, Qui-Gon trusts in his feelings and elects to make Anakin his ward, teaching
him all that he can about the Force, no matter where that path might lead.
Artist(s): Oluf W. Hartvigson
2006 Lucasfilm™ Ltd.
Product Type: 12-inch Figure
Product Size: 12" H (304mm)
Est. Box Size: 14" H (355mm) x 7" W (178mm) x 5" D (127mm)
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