Luminara Unduli is a Mirialan Jedi Master and one of the main characters who appeared in the prequel film trilogy of the Star Wars universe.
Background
Personality
Luminara was very calm, physically disciplined, level-headed, and patient, as she rarely lost her temper. She was confident in her abilities, however, her confidence eventually increased to the point of arrogance and overconfidence, when she fought Asajj Ventress and almost lost her life. Despite her arrogant and overconfidence traits, she was not about being grateful to her comrades, and allies alike; as Luminara was grateful to Ahsoka Tano for saving her from Asajj, and told Ahsoka she owed her life to her. She was one of the few Jedi to easily connect with her companions, and she complemented them during battle.
Luminara greatly cared for her former apprentice, Barriss Offee, despite this, she maintained a very professional relationship with her. Keeping in mind the Jedi sense of detachment, Luminara was prepared to let go of Barriss in the event of her possible death.
As a Jedi, Luminara was highly intelligent and wise. Despite her serious demeanor, she had a sense of humor, as she stifled a snort of laughter at Anakin Skywalker's "simple logic", during the Second Battle of Geonosis.
Physical appearance
Luminara had a slim, petite body with olive green skin, cobalt blue eyes, grey hair (which was hidden from view), small eyebrows, and traditional Mirialan diamond tattoos on her chin. Her usual garb consisted of both a tight-fitting black long-sleeved top and textured skirt with three layers of a horizontal trim near the bottom, a complex two-piece belt above the waist with two round, silver plate-like fasteners, an intricate-patterned belt tabbard, brown trousers and Jedi boots, gauntlets, and shin guards. She wore a green, brown and black patterned cloak over her outfit, while beneath it was an under vest held on with a silver decorative broach, Perhaps her most distinctive feature is her large, folded headdress which is constantly worn.
Powers and abilities
Powers
- Power of the Force: Luminara was extremely powerful and had a extremely strong connection to the Force. Luminara was one of the most powerful Force-users of her time.
- Telekinesis: Luminara utilized Telekinesis for combative and utilitarian purposes.
- Force Push: Luminara utilized Force Push to send her opponents flying through the air, causing them serious injury or temporarily incapacitating them/knocked them unconscious.
- Force Pull: Luminara utilized Force Pull to pull her opponents or objects towards her.
- Force Sense: Luminara utilized Force Sense to sense another sentient being's emotions, the future, ripples in the Force caused by momentous or traumatic events, impending danger, and the presence of the Dark Side.
- Mind Probe: Luminara utilized Mind Probe to sense and sift through the thoughts and memories of a sentient being. Her mental abilities allowed her to scan the mind of Nute Gunray to discover his fear of his masters in the Separatist Alliance and potential knowledge of Separatist bases other information of strategic value to the Republic.
- Force Jump: Luminara utilized Force Jump to leap or jump at great distances.
- Force Dash: Luminara utilized Force Dash to move at amazing speeds.
- Telekinesis: Luminara utilized Telekinesis for combative and utilitarian purposes.
Abilities
- Master Lightsaber Duelist: Luminara was a highly skilled lightsaber duelist, as she was one of the deadliest lightsaber duelists of her time.
- Form III: Luminara was a master of Soresu.
- Form V: Luminara had some skills in Shien/Djem So.
- Advanced Hand-To-Hand Combatant: Luminara was a very skilled hand-to-hand combatant.
- High-Level Intellect/Master Tactician/Leader: Luminara was highly intelligent. As a Jedi General, Luminara was a highly skilled tactician and a very capable leader.
Weapons and equipment
Lightsaber
Luminara's valued weapon and possession was her green-bladed lightsaber.
- Lightsaber: Luminara had built a green-bladed lightsaber, as she used it throughout her Jedi career, and the entirety of the Clone Wars. It would remain in Luminara's possession until her death; but it is unknown what happened to it after Luminara's death.
Film appearances
Attack of the Clones
Luminara was first seen with her Padawan, Barriss Offee in a meeting between Chancellor Palpatine and the Jedi Council to discuss the growing influence of the Separatists and the threat of war between them and the Galactic Republic.
Later, Luminara arrived with Mace Windu's strike team to Geonosis in an attempt to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Amidala. Eventually they were all surrounded, but were saved thanks to Yoda and the Clone Army. She was made a senior general in the Clone Wars due to her wisdom, range of abilities, her political and tactical knowledge and leadership experience.
Revenge of the Sith
She was with Yoda on Kashyyyk when Order 66 happened.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Luminara's voice, along with several other Jedi of the past, gives encouragement to Rey in her fight against Palpatine by telling her to "find the light."
Television appearances
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Luminara appeared as a supporting character in some episodes. It was shown she was a great fighter as she was able to hold her own against the deadly Jedi killer Asajj Ventress.
Star Wars Rebels
Luminara was rumored to have still been alive as it was announced that she was being held prisoner by the Empire. The crew of the Ghost mounted a rescue mission to free the captive Jedi Master. However, Luminara is revealed to have been long dead and her corpse had been used as a lure by the Grand Inquisitor. With no other choice, the crew escaped the Grand Inquisitor and left behind Luminara's body.
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