Kyle Katarn Fictional character Date of Birth: .

1. Youth and Military Career
2. Deserting the Empire and Joining the Rebellion
3. Discovery of the Valley of the Jedi and Confronting Jerec
4. Becoming a Jedi Knight and Exploring the Dark Side
5. Combatting Desann and Rejoining the Jedi
6. The Cult of Ragnos and the Yuuzhan Vong War

Youth and Military Career

Kyle Katarn was born on the agricultural planet Sulon to Morgan and Patricia Katarn. Raised on his family's farm, Kyle's childhood was marked by a close bond with his father's droid, which instilled in him the rare ability to speak droidspeak.

After his mother's death, Kyle joined the Imperial Academy on Carida. During an anti-rebellion operation, he first suspected his latent connection to the Force. His foresight saved the lives of several comrades, including Jan Ors, with whom he developed an unexpected bond despite their opposing allegiances. Kyle's loyalties were shattered when he discovered that his father's death was orchestrated by the Empire.

Deserting the Empire and Joining the Rebellion

Disillusioned and betrayed, Kyle deserted the Empire and became a freelance mercenary. Introduced to Mon Mothma by Ors, he played a crucial role in the Rebellion's efforts, stealing critical Death Star plans and dismantling the Empire's Dark Trooper project.

Discovery of the Valley of the Jedi and Confronting Jerec

A year after the Battle of Endor, Kyle was contacted by the spirit of Jedi Master Qu Rahn, who revealed Kyle's true lineage. His father had discovered the Valley of the Jedi on Ruusan, where the spirits of fallen Jedi and Sith amplified the abilities of Force users. Kyle embarked on a quest for the Valley, which was also sought by the Dark Jedi Jerec. Confronting Jerec and his followers, Kyle liberated the souls trapped within the Valley, vanquishing their tormentor.

Becoming a Jedi Knight and Exploring the Dark Side

Kyle forged a bond with former Imperial assassin Mara Jade, guiding her on the path to becoming a Jedi. Exploring Sith ruins on a desolate planet led Kyle to the brink of the Dark Side. He nearly killed his own student, but regained his footing at the last moment.

For a time, Kyle trained at the Jedi Academy under Luke Skywalker. However, haunted by his near-fall, he renounced the Force and his lightsaber. He resumed his mercenary career, working with Jan Ors to eliminate Imperial remnants.

Combatting Desann and Rejoining the Jedi

Imperial Admiral Galak Fyyar's plans to grant non-Force users control through crystals forced Kyle to confront his past. He encountered the Dark Jedi Desann and his apprentice, Tavion Axmis. After witnessing Desann's murder of Ors, Kyle reconnected with the Force and retrieved his lightsaber from Skywalker.

Driven by fury, Kyle nearly killed Tavion but discovered that Ors was still alive. Desann's scheme to lure Kyle to the Valley was unraveled, as Kyle rescued Ors and aided Skywalker in defeating Fyyar's project. Kyle ended the conflict by defeating Desann.

The Cult of Ragnos and the Yuuzhan Vong War

Persuaded by Skywalker, Kyle returned to the Jedi Academy as an instructor. Among his students were Rosh Penin and Jaden Korr, who faced the Dark Jedi of the Cult of Ragnos. Kyle and Korr uncovered the cult's leader, Tavion, who sought to revive the ancient Sith Marka Ragnos with a powerful scepter. Korr thwarted Tavion's plans, ultimately confronting Ragnos himself.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War, Kyle contributed to tactical planning efforts. Post-war, he investigated rumors of surviving Sith, leading to his eventual disappearance. Rescued by Ors and Korr, Kyle's relationship with his former comrade had blossomed into a romantic bond.