Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Here's everything you need to know before watching The Acolyte on Disney+. Excitement is building for The Acolyte, the upcoming Star Wars TV show set a century before the events of the Skywalker Saga. Teasers are doing a good job of establishing the context - that this is "before the Empire," and "before the Menace" - but viewers can be forgiven for wanting a little more detail.
The Jedi Order was more accepting at this time as well, allowing older recruits in some circumstances and not outright forbidding attachments. This likely helped lead to greater numbers, as a higher age bracket means more recruits. Even if they were not accepted into the main branch of the Jedi Order, it was likely that other sects of Force worship like the Convocation of the Force on Jedha would take them in.
Related Star Wars Galaxy Map & All Regions Explained From Tatooine to Coruscant, from Mustafar to Exegol, here is your ultimate guide to the Star Wars galaxy - it's grown since 1977! 5 The Jedi Starfighters In The High Republic Era Are "Vectors" They Are Different In Size And Shape To The Starships Of The Prequels Close The High Republic is notable for a Jedi starfighter known as the Vector, and they've already been seen on posters for The Acolyte. These were fast and had phenomenal firepower, with flights of Vectors often accompanied by the Republic Judicial Forces.
Yoda was already a Grandmaster by the time of the High Republic Era, although he shared the role. The Jedi Grandmasters are the oldest and wisest of the Order, valued for their counsel and advice. The Jedi Temple is confirmed to appear in The Acolyte, so it's entirely possible the Council will turn up as well - and Yoda may turn up as well.