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Wayfinder

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Wayfinders were ancient pieces of technology created by both the Jedi and Sith as a means of navigating challenging stretches of space. They were created through the study of the brains of purrgil, space-faring megafauna who could travel through hyperspace by biological means. Both religions chose to imbue their wayfinders with the Force, requiring a Force-user to activate the wayfinder, so that secrecy and safety was ensured. Jedi star compasses were designed similarly to wayfinders.

Text and facts from the “Wayfinder” article on Wookieepedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Modified for this site.

Facts

Culture
Jedi
Sith
Purpose
Charting routes through hyperspace
Affiliations
Jedi Order
Sith

Appearances

11 works, in story order
  1. Star Wars Battlefront II (mentioned only)
  2. Han Solo & Chewbacca 8
  3. Darth Vader (2020) 8
  4. Darth Vader (2020) 9
  5. Darth Vader (2020) 11 (mentioned only)
  6. Shadow of the Sith (pictured only)
  7. Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (first appearance)
  8. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
  9. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
  10. The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation 1
  11. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Non-canon appearances: 2
  1. Fortnite (mentioned only)
  2. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (in a cutscene)

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