Becoming a Jedi Knight

For the rest of his time on the ship, Daimon had asked a lot of questions about the order. Not that he didn't already know, but he needed to act like he didn't know anything to not raise any suspicion from the Jedi. Then again, they only just met him so he had a lot to work with and could change some things along the way.

'The previous Daimon is gone. While I am not sure where he has gone, I thank him for his sacrifice in allowing me to live once again in this great universe' Daimon said in his head. What he didn't know is that while he was doing this, he had entered into a state of meditation.

As Daimon settled into the meditative state, he felt the fabric of his new existence begin to weave itself around him. The memories of the boy he used to faded, and he embraced the possibilities of this new life. No longer was he a victim; he now had limitless potential to be whatever he wanted.

Becoming a Jedi Master was just the first step. He was going to live for thousands of years, which would give him plenty of time to become the most powerful being in the Galaxy. Becoming a Jedi Master would allow him access to all the information he needed to gain power by learning all of the Jedi secrets and experimenting with what he learned.

As he learned all of the teachings and other stuff from the Jedi order, he would also explore the abilities of the dark side before the Dark Jedi are banished. Only difference is, he would not choose to worship the dark or light side of the force. He would worship the force itself and strive to balance both sides, a grey Jedi in essence, treading the line between light and darkness.

Days turned into weeks, then months, and eventually years. Daimon trained relentlessly, sharpening his skills and deepening his understanding of the Force. He was a natural learner, absorbing information like a sponge, rapidly surpassing other students in their training and becoming a well-known Jedi initiate.

He had made many friends during his training, but only one he was exceptionally close to was a Togruta named Shrimee Ylam. She and him trained hand in hand in their free time hoping to learn more about the force together.

During the first few years he had managed to understand the force through his contact with other Jedi Masters and Knights whom he was able to learn their memories which allowed him to understand the force much faster than the others. During his training, he also began experimenting with integrating his non-human abilities into his Jedi skills.

In just 2 years, he had managed to control the force to such a level that even the Jedi Council was curious and very much interested in Daimon's connection with the force. As a result, Daimon was sometimes given special training and often met with Jedi council members multiple times.

During his youngling years, Daimon was taught basic skills, such as, learning to use the Force through meditation and simple exercises, basic lightsaber techniques with training sabers, understanding the Jedi Code and ethics, and developing physical fitness and coordination.

5 years later when he turned 10, Daimon had become a Padawan to Jedi Master Serina Korran who was a powerful Jedi Master born on Corellia. She was found to be force sensitive by Jedi scouts and brought to the Jedi temple on Coruscant to learn the ways of the Jedi.

As a youngling she excelled in her studies and as the years passed, she became known for her sharp intellect and strategic mind. She developed a talent for lightsaber combat, particularly Form III, Soresu, which emphasized defense and patience. During her time as a Padawan, she participated in numerous missions, often serving as a mediator in conflicts due to her exceptional diplomatic skills.

After successfully completing the Trials of Knighthood, she was knighted at the age of 21. She dedicated her life to preserving peace in the galaxy, focusing on humanitarian efforts and conflict resolution. Her wisdom and compassion earned her the respect of her peers, and she was eventually appointed to the Jedi Council.

Because of her dedicated background, she was the one chosen to become Daimon's Master and to teach him the ways of the force, while also having a chance to learn from Daimon who proved to be very attuned to the force when he first arrived than any other Padawan in the history of the Jedi.

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2 years Later - 7043 BBY

Daimon: Age - 12

Daimon was in a sparring session against his Master, testing the skills that she had taught him over the past 2 years. Daimon, who was already 6ft tall because of the way Gen'Dai grew moved with the grace she had expected from him, his footwork was the best she had seen, as he spun his blue lightsaber with ease, she had focused her mind to not become distracted. His movements were swift and precise, bolstered by the power of the Force flowing through him.

Master Korran met his strikes with her own, her green lightsaber clashing against his blue one in a flurry of sparks. Although she maintained a stern expression, her eyes radiated a hint of pride. She observed how Daimon moved, how he anticipated her attacks and countered them before they even landed. He was a natural, there was no doubt about it, but more than that, he had an extraordinary connection with the force which she saw enhanced his fighting abilities to another level. Given sometime, and he might become the greatest lightsaber duelist within the Order, something she believed could happen.

Their sparring session went on for a while, both Jedi testing their strengths and skills against each other. It was not a battle of dominance but one of learning, an opportunity for Daimon to better understand his own potential.

Striking, parrying, spinning with a grace that was beyond his years, Daimon barely broke a sweat even after almost an hour of intense training. His focus never wavered, and his determination only seemed to increase with every passing minute. It was then that Master Korran decided to test him further.

With a swift movement, she disengaged from their combat and closed her eyes momentarily. In the following moment, Daimon felt the Force around him shift. The air became denser, and he could feel invisible obstacles being erected all around him. When he looked at his master, he saw her eyes open again, filled with a silent challenge.

Daimon didn't hesitate. His grip on the lightsaber tightened as he leapt up high, the Force propelling him over the unseen barriers effortlessly. Master Korran's gaze followed him as he soared over her head. She admired his audacity and clever use of the force.

Once Daimon landed behind her, she quickly turned to face him but found him already in position with a confident smile tugging at the corner of his lips. The room was silent except for the soft hum of their lightsabers. Despite his obvious satisfaction at conquering her challenge, Daimon lowered his weapon in a gesture of respect towards his Master.

"I'm ready for what comes next, Master Korran," he said.

With a nod of approval, she deactivated her lightsaber and gestured for Daimon to do the same. As their weapons fell silent, Master Korran spoke.

"Daimon, bear in mind that strength is nothing without wisdom. What you have demonstrated today is not merely combat prowess but the capacity to adapt and overcome challenges. Your journey as a Jedi is far from over," she said, her stern expression softening into a smile.

Daimon listened to her words while in his head he had managed to hold himself back from overpowering his Master. When they first met, Master Korran had placed her hand on Daimon's shoulder while talking about some Jedi nonsense that he ignored since he already heard it before.

Meanwhile, from Master Korran touching him, he managed to learn her memories and experiences, which overtime would increase his abilities from learning the experiences of a Jedi Master.

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6 years later - 7038 BBY

Daimon: Age - 17

Throughout his time as a Padawan, Daimon participated in many practical missions with Master Korran to get real world experience. During a diplomatic mission to Trandosha, Daimon successfully managed to negotiate with the Trandoshan people to get them to join the Galactic Republic.

He addressed their concerns and advocated for a fair resolution that would benefit not only the Trandoshan people but also the broader interests of the Republic. He managed to assert the benefits of joining the Republic without downplaying their culture and traditions, showing respect for their autonomy.

The Trandoshans were swayed by Daimon's compelling arguments accompanied by his clear understanding of their traditions and customs. They appreciated his sincere efforts to find a peaceful solution instead of resorting to forceful persuasion. At last, they agreed to join the Galactic Republic, marking a significant victory for both Daimon and Master Korran.

Master Korran watched from a distance with a sense of overwhelming pride as her Padawan skillfully resolved one of the most complicated diplomatic disputes in recent memory. She felt a surge of satisfaction, knowing that her teachings had been instrumental to this achievement, but also a deep respect for Daimon's independent thinking and initiative. She had taught him well, but as she watched him, she realized he had far surpassed not only her expectations, but the expectations of the Jedi order.

Back at the Jedi temple on Coruscant, news of their successful mission spread quickly among the Jedi. The Council members were particularly impressed by Daimon's diplomatic skills and his ability to influence others for the greater good of the galaxy.

This was not the only major event that Daimon participated in, he also assisted in settling dozens of disputes between planets, negotiating alliances with various planets, and mastering the art of battle meditation, a skill few Jedi ever fully grasped.

Battle Meditation is a Force ability that considerably boosted the morale, stamina, and overall battle prowess of an individual's allies while simultaneously reducing the opposition's combat-effectiveness by eroding their will to fight. It worked on entire fleets of ships, allowing them to perform at maximum efficiency, acting as a single entity with the ability to counter every enemy move quickly and effectively.

His being able to use this didn't come as a surprise to Master Korran as she knew firsthand how connected to the force Daimon was.

Once he reached 17, Daimon completed his Jedi Knight trials which tested his proficiency in lightsaber techniques by having him duel 4 other skilled opponents at once.

Next, he demonstrated his mastery over various Force powers, such as telekinesis, mind tricks, various defensive abilities, etc, to showcase his connection to the Force.

After that was a Crises response test, where he had to respond to a simulated crisis or conflict and demonstrate his ability to think critically and act decisively under pressure.

The next few tests were Moral and Ethical Decision-making, Diplomacy and Negotiation, and his knowledge of Jedi history, showing his commitment to the values of the Jedi.

The last test was a personal reflection test which was basically, Daimon reflecting on his training, personal growth, and understanding of the force.

From the beginning everybody knew he would pass, so when it was announced it didn't come as a surprise to anyone. At the same time, his longtime friend Shrimee Ylam had also passed her trials and they both became Jedi Knights.

To Celebrate the two of them went out into the bustling streets of Coruscant and found a small, tucked away tea house that Daimon had heard about from one of his many missions. The place was calm and serene, a stark contrast to the sounds and liveliness of Coruscant outside. It was a peaceful retreat within the bustling cityscape; its soft lights and aromatic brews creating an atmosphere of tranquility that both Jedi welcomed.

Sitting across from each other, they enjoyed their tea in silence at first, their minds filled with memories of their trials, triumphs and tribulations. Then, almost as if on cue, they started talking about their journeys. The challenges faced, the lessons learned, and the experiences that shaped them both individually and collectively as Jedi Knights.

Shrimee Ylam was an accomplished Jedi in her own right. Her abilities with the Force were unique, unlike any other Jedi Knight within the Order. Her ability to empathize with others allowed her to connect deeply with the people she encountered in her missions, making her an effective mediator in disputes and conflicts. She admired Daimon's knowledge of Galactic politics and his ability to handle complex situations and his powerful connection to the force.

Daimon, however over the years, has been holding back his true abilities, since he didn't want to draw too much attention to himself because of how powerful he was. So far, he has managed to use just enough of his connection with the force to make him look like prodigy.

And now that he was a Jedi Knight, he could gain access to the Dark side texts that the Jedi still kept. The Concept of a Sith at this time was not a thing that had been invented yet, and right now Jedi were allowed to practice both the Dark and Light side of the force learning a balance between the two.

However, one could see that a few Jedi were already favoring the other side over the other which had begun to start a few problems within the Order. Daimon knew this was the prelude to the Hundred Year Darkness also known as the Hundred Year war, when a group of Dark Jedi created monstrous armies to battle the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic.

Before this happened, he would study all the Dark texts that the Jedi had before the war started. Once he learned all he could from what the Jedi had, then he would leave the Jedi to go on his own path, seeking more knowledge from around the Galaxy.

His greatest advantage was his pre-existing knowledge of Star Wars lore from his previous life. He would use his knowledge to become the most powerful being in existence while making many friends and enemies along the way.