The 23rd character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Kanan Jarrus!
Kanan Jarrus Overall = 86
Kanan Jarrus was just a padawan at the time of the intergalactic mass murders of the Jedi.
At only 14 years old, Jarrus would go on to work as a freighter pilot and eventually join a ragtag group of Rebels in a desperate fight against the monstrosity that is the Empire.
So what makes Kanan Jarrus one of a select few on this list? His abilities of survival.
Characteristics
- Motivational Determination (Strength, 90/100)- Is there anyone who had the will and desire of this man? Jarrus’ ability to see things through, persevere and always be self-motivated is what makes him a powerful foe. His ambitious aspirations of survival show off the willpower that is commonplace with some of the most potent Force-users the Galaxy has ever seen!
- Leadership (Strength, 88/100)- Kanan has been through it all. Even after surviving Order 66 he goes on to be the man in charge of a Rebel cell on the planet of Lothal. It’s through his guidance that this insignificant bunch makes a name for themselves and cements their relevancy as a concrete threat.
- Experience (Strength, 84/100)- Not only is Kanan a strong and influential leader with extensive qualities that solidify his respectable status but he’s also been through it all. Up to this point in Star Wars Rebels, he has defeated the tenacious Grand Inquisitor but he also has a lengthy history of combating the Empire and everything they can throw at him. Not to mention a bout with Vader which Kanan survives to tell the tale.
- All-Around Warrior (Strength, 84/100)- As a Jedi, you’d expect Kanan Jarrus to be an extremely capable fighter, but his skills go beyond that. You can almost classify his fighting style as mercenary-esque. His fighting prowess is an invaluable asset to a movement that needs all the help they can get.
- Force Inexperience (Weakness, 75/100)- Because he was only 14 years old at the time of the Jedi purge, Kanan’s abilities of the Force are unpolished and raw. Surprisingly, the lack of a Master for more than half his life has not halted his growth in the Force by all that much. He repeatedly demonstrates an ability to embrace the Force at will. So much so that he’s even able to take on an apprentice.
- Feelings (Weakness, 60/100)- It’s quite evident that Kanan has feels something for his co-leader, Hera Syndulla. Since his time with other Jedi was cut short, he’s had to improvise and take on a new code. His sensitivity for Hera is a surefire weakness alright, and it can be exposed as well.
- Selflessness (Weakness, 63/100)- As a Jedi, Kanan is taught the Jedi Code. What all of the Jedi know and understand about their standing in the universe is sacrifice. If the moment calls for you to lay your life down, so be it.Now if this were any other time in history, I’d leave this characteristic out altogether. But because he is so vital and so importantly crucial to the cause, there’s no room for this kind of nobility.
Intangibles
- Reputation (Strength, 85-100)- Known around the Galaxy as “the Jedi”, Kanan’s notoriety has him in a intricate spot. But the true measure of a man is what he does under pressure and even with being captured before, losing everything and repeatedly being under the spotlight, Kanan delivers in the clutch over and over again.
- Potential (Strength, 87/100)- There’s no way around this so I’m just going to say it. There’s something special about this Jedi. He has the heart of a true determined champion, he fights for justice and even with very limited training, his powers continue to grow. The Force is strong with Kanan.
Final Word
Did you wonder how three Jedi Masters are behind a young man who is not and most likely never will be a classic Jedi Master!? He survived, it’s that simple. Very few Jedi were able to survive the clutches of Darth Sidious and the clones but Kanan Jarrus was one of them. Now he definitely has strong potential but let’s be clear here. He’s no Anakin, he’s no Luke, heck he’s not even an Ezra Bridger! But one thing is for sure and that is his abilities to fight, to lead and to persevere are still very powerful. Kanan is a very fascinating character. He’s practically a hybrid Jedi. He’s got a bit of mercenary in him as well as a guerrilla-like freedom fightery side. Nonetheless, he packs a punch and never shies away from action.
-Sith Pacify out