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==='''The Force Wars of Tython.'''===

The earliest documentation of the existence of the '''Jedi Order''' (then called '''Je'daii''') indicates that the organization was formally founded on [[Tython]] around 25,783 BBY, several hundred years before the founding of the Galactic Republic. The galaxy's best philosophers, priests, scientists, and warriors had come together here millennia before to discuss their discoveries involving the enigmatic and mystical '''Ashla'''. Unfortunately, many became seduced by the dark and destructive side of the Ashla, called the '''Bogan''', and sought to seize power. The resulting Force Wars devastated Tython for over a decade.

From the ashes of these wars arose the early Jedi, and their Jedi Forge initiation ceremony, which led to the eventual invention of lightsabers after they faced threats from beyond Tython. Through the use of advanced off-world laser technology, the Jedi were able to "freeze" a laser beam, resulting in the birth of the lightsaber. A proactive group left Tython to liberate other worlds, becoming the Jedi Knights. They founded a philosophical school on [[Ossus]], defining the light side and dark side of the Force (equivalent, respectively, to the ancient Ashla and Bogan) as well as the Living Force and Unifying Force.

Around 25,053 BBY, the Galactic Republic formed. Within a century, the Jedi swore fealty to the young government. The Republic mapped the Perlemian Trade Route, which linked [[Coruscant]] with Ossus, and the Jedi fortified themselves there to defend the Republic and the Slice colonists from external threats.

In the event historians now know as the First Great Schism, dissidents who used the Bogan eventually arose again. The Dark Jedi General Xendor and his Legions of Lettow allied with a master of Teräs Käsi, Arden Lyn, and her Followers of Palawa from Bunduki. In a climactic battle, Xendor was slain, Jedi Master Awdrysta Pina stopped Arden's heart with morichro, and Lyn killed Pina with the Kashi Mer talisman.

The Republic and Jedi fortified Ossus, Falang Minor, and Haashimut to protect the Perlemian from the Tionese and Hutts.

In 7,000 BBY the Jedi suffered the Second Great Schism, resulting in the Hundred-Year Darkness. This conflict ended with the Battle of Corbos 6,900 BBY. The surviving Dark Jedi fled to Ziost and founded the Sith Empire.