Cal Kestis' Secret Cameo During The Clone Wars Explained
Jedi: Fallen Order's star Cal Kestis has an unexpected cameo in a Star Wars novel set during the Clone Wars. Star Wars is one of the longest-lasting and most effective transmedia franchises. While the main story is told in the movies, other mediums have long been used to flesh out the galaxy. Some time periods have been more attractive for development than others, notably the Clone Wars and the Dark Times of the Empire's reign.
The Jedi: Fallen Order game is set during the Dark Times, starring an Order 66 survivor named Cal Kestis. The Padawan of the Jaro Tapal, the redheaded Cal was saved by his master's sacrifice and fled Coruscant. Cal initially attempted to hide in the galaxy's shadows, but he was exposed by a single use of the Force, and wound up hunted by Darth Vader and his Inquisitors. Cal proved to be a compelling primary character in Jedi: Fallen Order, and his story will continue in the upcoming sequel.
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Mike Chen's novel Brotherhood gives lovers of the game a glimpse of Cal Kestis' backstory. The book is set shortly after the beginning of the Clone Wars, and it sees Anakin Skywalker interact with Jaro Tapal. He's accompanied by a young red-haired Jedi in training, and the author has confirmed this was intended to be Cal Kestis. It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scene, and it seems to suggest Cal has yet to be formally chosen as Jaro Tapal's Padawan, although he's clearly being considered for the role.
It's exciting to get a glimpse into Cal Kestis' backstory because this helps flesh out his past among the Jedi. He was part of a group of Younglings who were profoundly affected by the outbreak of the Clone Wars; some were excited, while others were
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