As with many Jedi, Kenobi's family and planet of origin never took a central role in his life. While he did maintain occasional contact with his family, wealthy natives of the planet Stewjon, his true story started as a youngling training in the Jedi order. Though he was capable and skilled, Obi-Wan nevertheless never impressed any potential masters until very late in his childhood, nearly the age at which potential Jedi are considered too old to be taken as padawans, when a revered Jedi by the name of Qui-Gon Jinn decided to take Obi-Wan as a student. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon weren't very well compatible at first, having drastically differing temperaments and opinions on many things, and at one point this led to Obi-Wan leaving the order, though he eventually returned. However, over time he and his master learned to work better together, and became closer and better attuned to one another's personalities. When Obi-Wan was 25, a Padawan nearing readiness for the trials, he and his Master were dispatched to the planet of Naboo to negotiate a treaty with the Trade Federation, who had instated a blockade. The negotiations themselves went poorly, and the pair were forced to save the Queen and her entourage from military actions and flee, but this wound up leading to one of the most significant moments of Obi-Wan's life. Their flight took them to the planet Tatooine, where, stranded and without supplies, they were forced to deal with the locals to get their ship in working order again. While among the civilian population, Qui-Gon encountered a very impressive boy by the name of Anakin Skywalker, who had displayed great potency with the Force. Qui-Gon managed to gain Anakin's freedom as well as the parts needed to repair their ship, and they brought Anakin to the council to be tested. Despite initially refusing to train Anakin, citing his age and emotional volatility, Qui-Gon refused to heed the council, against Obi-Wan's advice, and kept the child with him to train him against the Council's wishes. Later, during the resolution of military action on Naboo, Obi-Wan and his master encountered another threat that they had seen only hints of before- the Sith Lord, Darth Maul. The two dueled Maul, but he was able to keep both of them at bay with his impressive power, skill, and aggression, and finally succeeded in separating the pair. Qui-Gon duelled fiercely and skillfully, but before Obi-Wan could rejoin his master, he was mortally wounded. Obi-Wan, spurred to a moment of emotion by the death of his master, quickly engaged Maul in a fierce duel of his own, but Maul easily bested the less experienced Obi-Wan. However, when Obi-Wan seemed most at Maul's mercy, he managed to calm himself and let the Force guide him to a sudden, unexpected victory. He rushed to his master's side, but his master was already beyond medical aid. His last request was for Obi-Wan to train Anakin, and Obi-Wan refused to ignore his master's dying wish, even against the wishes of the council. Yoda, grandmaster of the order, grudgingly allowed Obi-Wan's request, but he had a great deal of concern, and warned Obi-Wan to be cautious.
As with many Jedi, Kenobi's family and planet of origin never took a central role in his life. While he did maintain occasional contact with his family, wealthy natives of the planet Stewjon, his true story started as a youngling training in the Jedi order. Though he was capable and skilled, Obi-Wan nevertheless never impressed any potential masters until very late in his childhood, nearly the age at which potential Jedi are considered too old to be taken as padawans, when a revered Jedi by the name of Qui-Gon Jinn decided to take Obi-Wan as a student.
Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon weren't very well compatible at first, having drastically differing temperaments and opinions on many things, and at one point this led to Obi-Wan leaving the order, though he eventually returned. However, over time he and his master learned to work better together, and became closer and better attuned to one another's personalities.
When Obi-Wan was 25, a Padawan nearing readiness for the trials, he and his Master were dispatched to the planet of Naboo to negotiate a treaty with the Trade Federation, who had instated a blockade. The negotiations themselves went poorly, and the pair were forced to save the Queen and her entourage from military actions and flee, but this wound up leading to one of the most significant moments of Obi-Wan's life.
Their flight took them to the planet Tatooine, where, stranded and without supplies, they were forced to deal with the locals to get their ship in working order again. While among the civilian population, Qui-Gon encountered a very impressive boy by the name of Anakin Skywalker, who had displayed great potency with the Force. Qui-Gon managed to gain Anakin's freedom as well as the parts needed to repair their ship, and they brought Anakin to the council to be tested.
Despite initially refusing to train Anakin, citing his age and emotional volatility, Qui-Gon refused to heed the council, against Obi-Wan's advice, and kept the child with him to train him against the Council's wishes.
Later, during the resolution of military action on Naboo, Obi-Wan and his master encountered another threat that they had seen only hints of before- the Sith Lord, Darth Maul. The two dueled Maul, but he was able to keep both of them at bay with his impressive power, skill, and aggression, and finally succeeded in separating the pair. Qui-Gon duelled fiercely and skillfully, but before Obi-Wan could rejoin his master, he was mortally wounded. Obi-Wan, spurred to a moment of emotion by the death of his master, quickly engaged Maul in a fierce duel of his own, but Maul easily bested the less experienced Obi-Wan. However, when Obi-Wan seemed most at Maul's mercy, he managed to calm himself and let the Force guide him to a sudden, unexpected victory.
He rushed to his master's side, but his master was already beyond medical aid. His last request was for Obi-Wan to train Anakin, and Obi-Wan refused to ignore his master's dying wish, even against the wishes of the council. Yoda, grandmaster of the order, grudgingly allowed Obi-Wan's request, but he had a great deal of concern, and warned Obi-Wan to be cautious.
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