Who is Rahm Kota? Exploring the Life of the Rebel Jedi General

The High Republic Era was one of the most successful times of the Jedi Order. The Jedi flourished with their rule, gaining power and influence over the galaxy.

The Sith Lords watching from the sidelines were not the ones to remain subdued and launched their attack on the peace-seeking Jedi forces. What started as a series of disturbances turned into a full-fledged war, shaping the events of the galaxy.

In these disturbing times of turmoil and violence, characters from both sides emerged to take action. While the Jedi went into unrest, the Sith and their plans seemed to succeed. The uncertainty around the universe gave birth to some intriguing and influential characters.

One of these characters who had a role to play was Rahm Kota.

Who is Rahm Kota?

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Rahm Kota was born on a war-affected planet. From an early age, he only saw unrest and violence, which made him mentally strong and adaptive to the events around him.

During the conflict, the Jedi Master Mace Windu arrived for peaceful negotiations to end the war. However, during his travels, Master Windu discovered Rahm Kota’s Force abilities and took him back to the Jedi Order headquarters.

He saw the potential in Kota and vowed to nurture him into a fine Force-sensitive individual to serve the Jedi in the darkest times. Miraculously, Kota gained admission to the Jedi Temple in Coruscant, despite being older than most recruits. 

Master Yoda guided Kota and taught him the principles and values of the Jedi Order. During his stay in the Temple, Kota gained valuable education on the Force and mastered lightsaber combat.

After training, Rahm Kota became well-known for his dueling and Force abilities, gaining knighthood and eventually becoming a general.

One of the most admirable qualities of Jedi Master Rahm Kota was that he was a free thinker. He wasn’t afraid to voice his opinion on the decisions of the High Council. He was well respected within his ranks, always volunteering for the most challenging tasks. 

One of the most interesting things about the Jedi Master was his firm opposition to making clones. He did not employ clones in his battalions and opted for only non-clone troops. Therefore, he commandeered a unique group of individuals. Most of these were volunteers belonging to different species around the universe. He trained them personally and united them into a militant group known as the Kota’s Militia.

Rahm Kota and the Clone Wars

The Clone Wars turned out to be one of the biggest blows for the light side of the Force. The Jedi faced the lethal strength of Sith Lords who were even more ruthless and focused in their approach.

At these troubling times, Rahm Kota was appointed as one of the generals to lead the Grand Army of the Republic. However, due to his strong opinion on clone warriors, he created the Kota Militia. This special group of warriors included mercenaries, war prisoners, local militia members from numerous planets, and other volunteers.

One of the reasons behind choosing non-clone members was that Kota doubted their intelligence and reliability. He was right to an extent, as his militia served well, taking on several offensive discharges. However, much to his dismay, his troopers were not enough. The Jedi General suffered greatly, seeing his friends and colleagues fall on the battlefield, but continued to fight.

When Emperor Palpatine enforced Order 66, a blow for the Jedi, all clone members of the Jedi were to be executed. The Emperor, Darth Sidious, had declared the Jedi dangerous for the galaxy. He wanted a world without the Jedi, vowing the Sith to rule over the finished Jedi. He started a movement that succeeded, giving birth to the very dark Galactic Empire.

Kota’s decision to employ non-clone troopers turned out in his favor. His allies informed him of Order 66, leading him and his fellow militia members to go into hiding. He was officially declared dead, but some of the Sith knew of his escapades, thanks to his sudden disappearance from the battlefield.

The Return

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Even in hiding, Kota was determined to strike the Sith, carrying out planned strikes and operations against the Galactic troops. The Jedi Rebel found a valuable ally in Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan, a renowned rebel who assisted the Jedi who had escaped the hold of Imperial forces.

The senator helped Rahm Kota establish valuable communication, assisting him to strike at valuable Sith targets. During this time, the Jedi general took a keen interest in Darth Vader and attempted to lure him to face him in battle.

As a result, his militia began to target individuals specifically close to Darth Vader. Despite failing to confront the notorious Sith Lord, Kota had an interesting confrontation with Vader’s apprentice. The apprentice surprised him in battle and blinded him, making him lose his Force abilities.

The once-formidable Jedi Master escaped but became a lost version of his previous self. He became an alcoholic, losing confidence in his abilities with the force.

The Rebellion

After losing sight, Rahm Kota was left to rot, wasting away while drinking heavily. He considered the Galactic Empire unbeatable and rejected any opportunities to join the Resistance. However, when a certain familiar Force individual approached, he somehow agreed to guide the young male with his experience and knowledge of the Force.

Kota believed that the individual had deprived him of his sight and Force abilities. Therefore, he secretly vowed to bring him to the light side of the Force. He agreed to the offer of fighting against the cruel Empire.

He slowly gained back most of his Force abilities. Even Marek’s death did not diminish his progress, and he eventually regained his mentorship and commander status.

He regained his importance, becoming a second mentor to Starkiller, who founded the Rebel Alliance. The restored Jedi Master played a pivotal part in the alliance, taking on numerous forces and guiding others against the enemy. He faced several confrontations but somehow affirmed his return to the rebellion to help the Jedi regain some control of the galaxy.

Rahm Kota’s Powers

Rahm Kota was gifted with various powers and abilities, assisted by his survivor instincts. He was a skilled duelist, mastering the Juyo and learning defense as well. His athletic strength always gave him an edge over his opponents, making him a fighter to reckon with.

His Force abilities included Force meditations, telekinesis, Force healing, etc. He was well accustomed to Farsight and could resist thoughts of fear, initiated by his opponents. Moreover, Kota had a special ability that helped him maintain a strong connection with his green lightsaber. As in his state of blindness, his Force abilities helped him keep hold of the saber, assisting him to survive his darkest chapter.