- "We will of course keep this invitation private unless and until you choose to join us. At this point, the only person outside this room who knows of it is Chancellor Kaj herself. But if you need to discuss it with Padawan Kenobi, or any other friends, you may feel free to do so, as long as they will promise to be discreet."
- ―Mace Windu, to Qui-Gon Jinn
Kirames Kaj was a Togruta female politician who served as Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic[1] in 40 BBY.[2] Around this time Qui-Gon Jinn was offered a seat to replace the retiring Jedi Master Poli Dapatian on the Jedi High Council. Outside of the Council and Jinn, Kaj was the only individual who knew of the invitation.[1] Later in 40 BBY, Finis Valorum won the election and became chancellor.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
Kirames Kaj first appeared in Master & Apprentice, a 2019 novel written by Claudia Gray.[1]
Appearances[]
- Master & Apprentice (and audiobook) (First appearance)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Master & Apprentice
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Timelines places the events of Master & Apprentice in 40 BBY.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Timelines dates the flashback section of Tarkin, in which it is mentioned that Finis Valorum had won reelection, to 36 BBY. As Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy states that Chancellors serve four year terms, he must have been first elected in 40 BBY.
- ↑ Dooku: Jedi Lost
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