The Jedi are some of the most powerful beings in the Star Wars universe. So powerful that some succumbs to the allure of their great power and shift to the dark side. Traditionally, the Star Wars universe only considered the Jedi that remained in the light and was currently alive. In the Star Wars cannon, however, the Jedi are all ranked and recognized, including those only mentioned in legend and even those that defected and became Sith. The listing encompasses the members of the Jedi order, wielders of the force that remind impartial to any sides, those that were Sith and las but not least those that fought for the dark side. Here is a comprehensive list of these powerful characters as designated in the Star Wars universe, the extended version.

Yoda

This is by far the most known of the Star Wars character, famous even outside the fan base. He led the Jedi order in the times leading up to the clone wars and still guided him during the period. In the Star Wars universe, he is the only Jedi to make it out of the Jedi Purge alive. He is a humble yet powerful Jedi, one of the very few to battle both Darth Sidious and Count Dooku. He exiled himself to Dagobah after the latter of the villains bested him.

While in exile he managed to train a great deal many Jedi including Count Doku who bested him, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the most famous of all Luke Skywalker. He is credited with having taught the young student the ability to master all the aspect of the Force. He is one of the four masters that metered the art of returning from Qui-Gon.