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.Ī 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 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.

Many of the canonical groups that fall under this label are known through Rogue One and various Rogue One-adjacent content. 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. Unfortunately, most of them are only mentioned in passing in various pieces Star Wars side content, with very little detail or description. Force Worshippersįor the sake of organization, this category encompasses many distinct groups. 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.

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. Related: Clone Wars: Ahsoka Made Anakin's Dark Side Turn Much Better

But that doesn’t mean they aren’t important. 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. 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. And of course, there are some mysterious characters whose very nature is tied to the Force. 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. 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. The Jedi and the Sith are the dominant factions affiliated with the Force in Star Wars, but they aren’t the only ones.

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