Bastila Shan was a human Jedi Knight active during the Jedi Civil War. Born on the planet Talravin, her parents were Helena Shan and a treasure hunter, her mother handed her over to the Jedi Order, believing that the lifestyle of travel and exertion was not suitable for the young Shan. Shan found that she was exceptionally gifted with a Force power known as battle meditation, which increased the morale of her allies while demoralizing her enemies. Shan supported the Jedi Council when Jedi Knights Revan and Malak rebelled against the Council and joined the Galactic Republic in their fight against the invading Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders.