The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series introduced the Jedi Exile, who would eventually become the bridge between KotOR and Star Wars canon. The Expanded Universe being rebranded as "Legends" means that KotOR is considered non-canon, but elements from the games and their tie in media continue to appear in new stories. Each of these references creates a new bridge between KotoR and modern Star Wars storytelling and allows fans to experience classic stories in a new way. One such bridge is the Jedi Exile, a character with a complicated yet intriguing history of development.
Despite the Jedi Exile's importance in KotOR, many fans may not know everything about the Exile as a character, or how they subsequently returned to canon. This makes the Jedi Exile one of the most unique characters in Star Wars, changing a lot throughout the years before cementing their place in the Old Republic timeline. Understanding the Jedi Exile's story in Legends and behind-the-scenes development offers a better view of the KotOR series and how its characters continue to shape Star Wars canon.
