The Polan-717 Jedi transport, also simply known as the Polan, was a type of shuttle utilized by the Jedi Order during the High Republic Era. The shuttle was manufactured by Lantillian ShipWrights. It was very versatile for both everyday and long-distance missions.[1]
Behind the scenes
- "When I talked about the Polan, Leslye just said, 'It's a caravan for Jedi police.' Because in a funny way, we're watching a police drama. So I gave it the sensibility of a traveling vehicle where everything they ever need is in there rather than a freighter."
- ―Kevin Jenkins
The Polan-717 Jedi transport first appeared in "Lost / Found"[3] and "Revenge / Justice,"[5] the first and second episodes of the Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte, which aired simultaneously on June 4, 2024.[6] Prior to the premiere of The Acolyte, the Polan was first pictured in the series' trailer on March 19 of that year,[7] before being identified in an entry on the StarWars.com Databank[1] published on May 4.[8]
The Polan was named in memoriam of a friend of showrunner Leslye Headland.[9] In discussions with production designer Kevin Jenkins, Headland described the Polan as a caravan for Jedi police, leading Jenkins to design the vessel such that it contained everything they would require. Due to The Acolyte being set in a new era, the series' spacecraft were given a fresh design vernacular.[4]
Appearances
Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Choice"- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Destiny"
- The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Lost / Found" (First appearance, simultaneous with "Revenge / Justice")
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Revenge / Justice"
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Day"
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Night"
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Teach / Corrupt"
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "The Acolyte"
- Jedi Knights 6
Sources
- The Acolyte | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (First pictured)
- Darkness Rises in The Acolyte Final Trailer and Key Art on StarWars.com (backup link)
- The Acolyte | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- "Lost / Found" Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link) (Picture only)
- "Revenge / Justice" Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link) (Picture only)
- "Teach / Corrupt" - Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide
- Jecki Lon in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
- Polan in the Databank (backup link) (First identified as Polan-717 Jedi transport)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Polan in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2
Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Lost / Found"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
Star Wars behind the scenes: Creating the unique aesthetic of The Acolyte by Jennifer Ouellette on Ars Technica (June 26, 2024) (backup link archived on July 4, 2024)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Revenge / Justice"
- ↑ The Acolyte Teaser Poster, Premiere Date Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ The Acolyte | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ Darkness Rises in The Acolyte Final Trailer and Key Art on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ "Teach / Corrupt" Trivia Gallery | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link)
