Ki-Adi-Mundi
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Ki-Adi-Mundi is a fictional character
from the Star Wars
universe
. He was portrayed by actor Silas Carson
in each of the films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He has been featured as a character in other fictional treatment of Star Wars, such as comic books and video games.
and Jedi Council
member at the time of the Clone Wars
. He is invited into the Council after the fall of Master Micah Giiett during the Yinchorri conflict, at the urging of Master Mace Windu
who was not keen on the other candidate, Qui-Gon Jinn
. Hailing from the planet Cerea, he survived the Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
, fighting alongside other such luminaries as Windu and Yoda
. He contributed in the end by rescuing other Jedi, like Kit Fisto, by grabbing them and putting them on board while deflecting blaster shots with Windu.
The comic books series Star Wars: Republic
provides the fictional backstory that Ki-Adi was once the apprentice of the enigmatic Jedi Master known as The Dark Woman, but he later came under the tutelage of Yoda. In the Republic story "Hate and Fear", Ki-Adi-Mundi takes over as Anakin Skywalker's surrogate master when Obi-Wan Kenobi
is presumed dead after the Battle of Jabiim.
In an episode of Star Wars: Clone Wars, Ki-Adi-Mundi is part of a Jedi strike force (group consisting of Master Daakman Barrek, Padawan Sha'a Gi, Tarr Seirr, K'Kruhk, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti) that goes to Hypori to destroy a droid factory. Their ship is shot out of the sky and all surviving clone trooper
s are killed by super battle droids. General Grievous
then attacks the Jedi, who barely fend off his attacks. Ki-Adi-Mundi, Shaak Ti, K'Kruhk, and Aayla Secura were the only survivors.
In the Dark Horse
comic book "Outlander", the character of Ki-Adi-Mundi is summoned by the Jedi Council to investigate if Sharad Hett, a Jedi assumed to be dead, is alive instead. The Jedi Council believes that Sharad Hett is alive in Tatooine
, and that he is the leader of a tribe of Tusken Raiders
. The information concerning the reappearance of Sharad Hett is revealed shortly after the murder of Qui-Gon Jinn by the Sith Lord Darth Maul
. The Council deems it very important to find out if Hett is still alive, since he could either be of great help to the Galactic Republic in the developing crisis or a powerful weapon in the hands of the Sith.
At the time of his appointment in dealing with Hett, Ki-Adi-Mundi asks why he has been chosen for the task over the other members of the Order. Yoda
replies, "Of all living Jedi, have you only the skills to defeat Sharad Hett."
As portrayed in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
, Ki-Adi-Mundi is sent to the planet of Mygeeto to fight the Separatists. On the issuance of Order 66
, Ki-Adi-Mundi is killed by his own clone troopers. They begin firing on him as he leads them into battle.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
universe
Fictional universe
A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with elements that differ from the real world. It may also be called an imagined, constructed or fictional realm ....
. He was portrayed by actor Silas Carson
Silas Carson
Silas Carson is an English actor, mostly known for playing Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi and Viceroy Nute Gunray in all three of the Star Wars prequels and providing the voice of the Ood in Doctor Who....
in each of the films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He has been featured as a character in other fictional treatment of Star Wars, such as comic books and video games.
Character overview
Ki-Adi-Mundi is presented as a wise Jedi KnightJedi
The Jedi are characters in the Star Wars universe and the series's main protagonists. The Jedi use a power called the Force and weapons called lightsabers, which emit a controlled energy flow in the shape of a sword, in order to serve and protect the Republic and the galaxy at large from conflict...
and Jedi Council
Jedi Council
The Jedi High Council is a fictional institution from the Star Wars film series. The Jedi Council are the strongest members of the Jedi Order, and are elected to lead the Jedi.-History:...
member at the time of the Clone Wars
Clone Wars (Star Wars)
The Clone Wars are a series of fictional intragalactic battles in George Lucas's science fiction saga Star Wars. The conflict is first mentioned in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , but no details are given , and the wars themselves are not featured until the series' fifth and sixth...
. He is invited into the Council after the fall of Master Micah Giiett during the Yinchorri conflict, at the urging of Master Mace Windu
Mace Windu
Mace Windu is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, most famously portrayed by actor Samuel L. Jackson in the prequel films. However, Windu has also been voiced by other actors in assorted video game and animated projects....
who was not keen on the other candidate, Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, and a main protagonist of the 1999 film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, portrayed by Liam Neeson. He also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe of comic books, video games, and novels...
. Hailing from the planet Cerea, he survived the Battle of Geonosis in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the fifth film to be released in the Star Wars saga and the second in terms of the series' internal chronology...
, fighting alongside other such luminaries as Windu and Yoda
Yoda
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for...
. He contributed in the end by rescuing other Jedi, like Kit Fisto, by grabbing them and putting them on board while deflecting blaster shots with Windu.
The comic books series Star Wars: Republic
Star Wars: Republic
Star Wars: Republic is an American comic book series is set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics from 1998 to February 2006. The series was originally titled simply Star Wars, but acquired its Republic title at issue 46. The entire series comprises...
provides the fictional backstory that Ki-Adi was once the apprentice of the enigmatic Jedi Master known as The Dark Woman, but he later came under the tutelage of Yoda. In the Republic story "Hate and Fear", Ki-Adi-Mundi takes over as Anakin Skywalker's surrogate master when Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films...
is presumed dead after the Battle of Jabiim.
In an episode of Star Wars: Clone Wars, Ki-Adi-Mundi is part of a Jedi strike force (group consisting of Master Daakman Barrek, Padawan Sha'a Gi, Tarr Seirr, K'Kruhk, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti) that goes to Hypori to destroy a droid factory. Their ship is shot out of the sky and all surviving clone trooper
Clone trooper
The clone troopers of the Army of the Republic are soldiers in the fictional Star Wars universe, cloned from Jango Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter. They first appeared in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and returned in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith where they were played...
s are killed by super battle droids. General Grievous
General Grievous
General Grievous is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, an antagonist in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He was voiced by Matthew Wood...
then attacks the Jedi, who barely fend off his attacks. Ki-Adi-Mundi, Shaak Ti, K'Kruhk, and Aayla Secura were the only survivors.
In the Dark Horse
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
comic book "Outlander", the character of Ki-Adi-Mundi is summoned by the Jedi Council to investigate if Sharad Hett, a Jedi assumed to be dead, is alive instead. The Jedi Council believes that Sharad Hett is alive in Tatooine
Tatooine
Tatooine is a fictional planet and setting for many key scenes in the Star Wars saga, appearing in every Star Wars film except The Empire Strikes Back, although it is mentioned at the end of the movie...
, and that he is the leader of a tribe of Tusken Raiders
Tusken Raiders
Tusken Raiders are fictional creatures in the Star Wars universe. They are characterized as a nomadic warrior race that lives on the planet Tatooine.-Appearances in Star Wars media:...
. The information concerning the reappearance of Sharad Hett is revealed shortly after the murder of Qui-Gon Jinn by the Sith Lord Darth Maul
Darth Maul
Darth Maul is a fictional character in the science fiction saga Star Wars. He is one of the main antagonists of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, portrayed by martial artist Ray Park and voiced by Peter Serafinowicz....
. The Council deems it very important to find out if Hett is still alive, since he could either be of great help to the Galactic Republic in the developing crisis or a powerful weapon in the hands of the Sith.
At the time of his appointment in dealing with Hett, Ki-Adi-Mundi asks why he has been chosen for the task over the other members of the Order. Yoda
Yoda
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for...
replies, "Of all living Jedi, have you only the skills to defeat Sharad Hett."
As portrayed in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth and final film released in the Star Wars saga and the third in terms of the series' internal chronology....
, Ki-Adi-Mundi is sent to the planet of Mygeeto to fight the Separatists. On the issuance of Order 66
Great Jedi Purge
The Great Jedi Purge, or Order 66, is a major event in the Star Wars storyline. It is officially documented as a plot element in the 2005 film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and is further referenced in the Star Wars Expanded Universe...
, Ki-Adi-Mundi is killed by his own clone troopers. They begin firing on him as he leads them into battle.
In other media
- The player may purchase Ki-Adi-Mundi in the Lego Star WarsLego Star WarsLego Star Wars is a Lego theme that incorporates the Star Wars saga. The first Lego Star Wars, released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego X-Wing. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego Group history . The first few sets based on the original trilogy were...
video games, allowing the player to play as a LegoLegoLego is a line of construction toys manufactured by the Lego Group, a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company's flagship product, Lego, consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, minifigures and various other parts...
version of him (with a typically long head). The character is featured in Star Wars Battlefront II, where players can control him for a brief period as he and a battalion of clone troopers seize a power source on Mygeeto prior to the execution of Order 66Great Jedi PurgeThe Great Jedi Purge, or Order 66, is a major event in the Star Wars storyline. It is officially documented as a plot element in the 2005 film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and is further referenced in the Star Wars Expanded Universe...
. He has a blue lightsaber. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars-Volume Two, Ki-Adi is portrayed with a green lightsaber.
- Ki-Adi is represented by a playing piece in the Star Wars version of the boardgame "StrategoStrategoStratego is a board game featuring a 10×10 square board and two players with 40 pieces each. Pieces represent individual officers and soldiers in an army. The objective of the game is to either find and capture the opponent's Flag or to capture so many of the opponent's pieces that he/she cannot...
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