Spoilers for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor AheadStar Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up five years after Fallen Order, and that means that every character is in a very different place at the start of the game. Cal Kestis has become a major part of Saw Gerrera's rebellion, Greez has settled down on Koboh with his own cantina, and Merrin has been traveling the galaxy. While all these characters are helping the galaxy in their own way, Jedi Cere Junda's journey may be one of the most important of them all.
At one point in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's story, players fly off to Jedha to reunite with Cere. It is there that they learn that she has been helping sneak Force users out of the Empire via the Hidden Path. While players do not get to see much of the Hidden Path's operations, Star Wars fans have likely heard of this organization before. It has played a major behind-the-scenes role within the Star Wars universe and could be one of the most vital organizations during the rise of the Galactic Empire.
The Hidden Path Plays an Important Role in Star Wars
Star Wars' Hidden Path was an underground network that spent its time protecting Force-sensitive individuals from the Empire. Its members worked tirelessly to smuggle Jedi and anyone who could utilize the Force out of the Empire and gave them new identities. They operated throughout the galaxy from many hidden locations and will eventually make their base of operations on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Tanalorr, at least it seems.
The Path was first established by Kawlan Roken after his Force-sensitive wife was hunted by the Inquisitors. His only appearance so far was in Obi-Wan Kenobi, but he plays a very important role during this era. He spent much of his life smuggling Jedi from the Empire, and would end up fighting alongside notable characters like Obi-Wan. Thanks to his efforts, the Path would spread throughout the galaxy.
The Path would expand to multiple planets including Mapuzo, Jabiim, and the holy moon of Jedha. It would also recruit an assortment of characters from across the galaxy to help protect as many Force sensitives as it could. Former Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos, Cere Junda, Eno Cordova, Merrin, and various characters from Obi-Wan Kenobi would all become vital parts of the network. While many would perish in the line of duty, they would all go out fighting for what was right.
The Hidden Path has not appeared much in the Star Wars franchise, but that does not make it any less important. The idea for it was created during the creation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and it would be introduced to live-action through Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was there that Obi-Wan and Princess Leia used the Path to escape to Jabiim, only for a tracking device to lead Vader right to them. It was a riveting expansion of the Star Wars universe that ultimately resulted in devastation for one of the Path's many bases.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor focuses on the Path's Jedha base and the people that operated from it. Cere is hoping to rebuild the Jedi archives within its halls alongside Eno Cordova, but it also ended in destruction. The Empire discovered the base, broke through its defenses, and Vader struck down its protectors. It was one of the most exciting set pieces in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and helped show the desperation in the fight against the Empire.
The Hidden Path is probably one of the most interesting additions to Star Wars in recent years, and hopefully, it gets more time to shine. This organization helped protect and save countless Force-sensitive individuals from the Empire, but the franchise has yet to explore it in its entirety. With the number of projects in the pipeline, hopefully one of them gives the Hidden Path the attention it deserves.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
