Star Wars Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

Star Wars: Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

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While the new Star Wars canon doesn’t have quite the range of Force-affiliates as the EU, there are still a lot of powerful and mysterious factions.

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Star Wars Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

The Jedi and the Sith are the dominant factions affiliated with the Force in Star Wars, but they aren’t the only ones. In fact, there are quite a number of different groups, religions, and races that are directly tied to the Force in one way or another. Some are Force users who don’t align with either of the primary orders, while others simply embrace the Force as a guiding spiritual presence. And of course, there are some mysterious characters whose very nature is tied to the Force.

Of course, the core films are most directly concerned with the eons-long conflict between the Jedi and Sith – two diametrically opposed religions dogmatically adherent to the Light and Dark, respectively. The countless wars, conflicts, disagreements, and periods of cold tension between these groups form the backbone of Star Wars lore, so it’s natural that any other Force-connected factions would be pushed to the sidelines. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t important.

In the original Star Wars Extended Universe (EU), a boggling number of alternative Force factions were introduced into the canon, from the ancient days of the old Republic and early Sith Order, all the way through and beyond Return of the Jedi. For the sake of clarity and modern relevance (and to keep this list from becoming an encyclopedia), we’ll only be looking at groups that have been recanonized, or originally introduced in the new Disney Canon.

Force Worshippers

Star Wars Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

For the sake of organization, this category encompasses many distinct groups. Unfortunately, most of them are only mentioned in passing in various pieces Star Wars side content, with very little detail or description. But suffice it to say, there are many sects, religions, monastic orders and one-off groups that, while not (necessarily) Force-sensitive, are dedicated to the ways of the Force.

Many of the canonical groups that fall under this label are known through Rogue One and various Rogue One-adjacent content. The Holy City on the Moon of Jedha, which is tragically destroyed by the first superlaser test, was a gathering place for many followers of the Force. The Temple of the Kyber in particular was seen as a sacred site by the Church of the Force – an underground order of non-force-sensitive members who adhered to the ways of the light side in secret during Imperial rule.

A number of other organizations affiliated with the Church flocked to Jedha as a holy site – groups with wonderful, bizarre names like the Phirmists, and the Brotherhood of the Beautific Countenance. The most prominent such zealots in Star Wars canon though are the Guardians of the Whills, two of which – Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus – feature prominently in Rogue One, and are referenced further in later stories.

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Of course, the Star Wars universe has introduced a number of Force followers outside of Jedha’s Holy City. The Dagoyan Order, for instance, is a meditation-focused religion based on the planet Bardotta, which is shown in The Clone Wars. They are opposed by the dark side-aligned Frangawl Cult. There are other ancient sects of dark side followers alluded to in some of the books as well, like the Yacombe, and the Sorcerers of Tund.

The Knights of Ren

Star Wars Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

Not much is revealed about the shadowy and deadly Knights of Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The Star Wars comics have confirmed a few more details, like the fact that the Knights existed long before Kylo Ren’s affiliation with the group, and that their origins lie in the Unknown Regions – a far sector of space that includes the Sith world of Exegol. And of course, they are ardent followers of the dark side.

It’s also been confirmed that the Knights, while not necessarily as strong as the Jedi or the Sith, are all indeed Force-sensitive. But while they align themselves with Snoke/Sidious and Kylo, they seem more like hired guns than true members of the Sith Eternal. Still, there’s a lot we don’t know. Maybe future Star Wars content will continue shedding light on the Knights off Ren and their very stylish masks.

The Nightsisters of Dathomir

Star Wars Every Force Faction (Other Than Jedi and Sith)

While they played a much larger role in “Legends” material, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is now one of the primary origins of information about the dangerous world of Dathomir and the deadly Nightsisters who call it home. The Witches of Dathomir have subsequently appeared in a number of Star Wars stories, from novels and comics to the video game Jedi: Fallen Order. Through all the appearances, fans have learned more and more about the powerful and enigmatic Nightsisters.

The Nightsisters are tied to the dark side Force users, but their connection to the Force is more complicated than the Sith. Mother Talzin and her clan don’t tap directly into the Force, but instead invoke the use of Magick, a physical/spiritual technique as a sort of intermediary. This gave the Nightsisters incredible powers, including the ability to heal and resurrect, impressive displays of illusion and deception, and even the ability to augment other beings with greater Force abilities (as with Darth Maul’s brother, Savage Oppress). Nightsister Magik was so unique and powerful, Sheev Palpatine even studied it with Mother Talzin and considered making her his Sith apprentice, but decided instead to kidnap her son, who became Darth Maul.

Unfortunately, the Nightsisters are nearly wiped out by the Separatists during the Clone Wars. Mother Talzin’s incredible strength and allegiance with enemies like Maul, Savage, and Asajj Ventress make her a threat to the Sith and their plans, and he has them mostly eradicated. By the days of the Empire, only a few Nightsisters remain.

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Force Beings

Once again, this is a bit of an umbrella category because so much about these groups remains unknown. Their powers, origins, and very nature are a mystery, but they all appear to be directly tied to the Force if not outright manifestations of the Force itself. There are three main factions that loosely fit into this grouping: the Force Priestesses, the Force Wielders of Mortis, and the Whills.

The Force Priestesses appear in season 6 of The Clone Wars, during Yoda’s journey to find the Wellspring of Life at the heart of the galaxy. While the Priestesses manifest as five distinct beings, each representing a different emotional state, it is also likely that they are in fact one single being divided into five parts. The Wellspring of Life – the birthplace of the midi-chlorians – is a nexus point between the Living Force that physical beings can interact with, and the greater Cosmic Force. The Priestesses appear to be significant in that Living/Cosmic Force connection, and they therefore know the method of becoming one with the Force after death.

The Force Wielders, also called “The Ones,” were three incredibly powerful beings who lived in the realm of Mortis. Two of the Ones, the Son and the Daughter, were naturally disposed to the dark side and light side, respectively, while a third being, the Father, kept them in balance. The very nature of Mortis itself is unknown, and whether it even exists within the physical boundaries of the universe remains a mystery. What is known is that the realm is incredibly strong with the Force. After bringing Anakin Skywalker to Mortis in the hopes of containing the Son, The Father and both of his children ultimately end up dying at the hands of one another. However, artwork discovered in an ancient Jedi Temple on Lothal featuring the Ones suggests they existed long before the Clone Wars began.

Lastly, there are the Whills – first mentioned in the novelization of the very first Star Wars film, and remade canon by Disney through a few subtle allusions. The Whills were originally envisioned by George Lucas as “microbiotic beings” who fed off the Force and, essentially, were the Force and its will, manifested. Lucas’s idea was that the Whills communicated with the midi-chlorians, creating a bond between the Living Force and the Cosmic Force. In fact, the Whills were so core to Lucas’ conception of Star Wars that his original script drafts were conceived as coming from “the Journal of the Whills,” instigating the famous “long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” preamble. Confused yet? Good, because while the Whills have been alluded to in the new canon, very little about them has actually been said. More than likely, they will remain an occasional Easter egg reference for die-hard fans.

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