Godalhi, Janu

• Appeared in:
  
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  CW

• Homeworld:
  Teth

• Species:
  Human

• Gender:
  Male

• Size:
  1.5 meters

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From the Expanded Universe

Janu Godalhi was a decorated constable from the planet Teth, and was widely respected among the law enforcement officials of his planet. Teth's location in the Outer Rim, not far from the sieges against the Separatists and the lawless area of Hutt Space, made it a difficult place to keep order, but Godalhi was committed to breaking up the criminal gangs and war opportunists that plagued Teth.

His actions drew the attentions of Coruscant, including the respect of Jedi Master Plo Koon, who was dispatched the Teth prior to the Clone Wars in the pursuit of pirate forces. Godalhi and Koon pooled their resources in the capture of nefarious criminals.

In spite of success in such endeavors, Godalhi would not call himself a lawman. His passion was for galactic history. Often in the development of security programs and strategies, he would often cite historic examples and precedents from across the galaxy. This colorful way of devising and implementing security methods earned Godalhi an invitation to speak at a week-long workshop hosted by Coruscant's security agencies.

Ironically, it was during this week that Coruscant's security was compromised. The Separatists attacked the capital. The local security, untrusting of unknown elements, refused to let Godalhi or the other offworld experts help. They sequestered the workshop guests during the invasion. They cancelled the workshop, giving the attendants passes and vouchers for various Coruscant entertainment to while away the rest of the week.

Basing his judgment solely on holomedia -- the only information coming out of Coruscant during the Clone Wars -- Janu had approved of Palpatine's election and his methodology, but the trip to Coruscant was an eye-opener. His keen eyes saw that the local security forces were often subverted or made superfluous by the clone troopers. He saw shocking oversights and inefficiencies that made the Separatist invasion possible. He suspected that corruption at the highest levels was responsible for the near-capture of the Chancellor.

He knew, though, such accusations needed evidence. As he quietly built a case, he contacted Senator Bail Organa to make an appointment to present his ideas. Organa never returned the call.

To ease his mind, Godalhi took advantage of the free voucher and visited the Coruscant Galaxies Opera House for a command performance of Squid Lake. He found no rest, as he was dismayed by the numerous security flaws at the Opera House -- one that housed no less a potentate than the Supreme Chancellor. Disgusted by what he found, he left the performance, and in short order, returned to Teth.

Janu was shocked by the Order 66 massacre and the supposed "Jedi Rebellion." His close relationship with Plo Koon had brought him great insight into the Jedi Order, and this knowledge suggested that Palpatine was not what he appeared to be. He saw patterns in history that led him to believe that Palpatine was part of a vast conspiracy that cemented his position as Emperor, though he kept these realizations quiet.

Encouraged by the success of early rebels such as Cody Sunn-Childe and Garm Bel Iblis, Janu began secreting supplies and weapons for a Tethan resistance. These became vital when the Empire came to Teth and installed its own security forces, forcing Godalhi into early retirement. During the early Rebellion, Bail Organa finally returned Godalhi's call, and he was able to commit his resources to the struggling Alliance. This included his son, Palob, who was a lieutenant in the Tethan resistance.

After the defeat of the Emperor, Janu and Palob retired from military service, and wrote many history books and texts about the Galactic Civil War. In historical circles, their works are as highly regarded as Arhul Hextrophon and Voren Na'al.

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This entry was based on material developed by Hyperspace members "TalonCard86", "gohan316427", and "General Tarfful".