Mission statement

The Antarian Rangers is a paramilitary organization whose mission is to “actively assist” and “serve alongside” the Jedi – exactly what is being understood by “Jedi” is a matter of appreciation among the various authors. According to Allston, the Antarian Rangers’ mission is “to aid Jedi Knights” which is more restrictive than “Jedi” as a whole. This interpretation lays the basis of the cooperation between Marus Timpel and Kaskutal:

“Jedi Knight (...) Timpel expressed his frustrations with the limitations his Jedi lifestyle put on his travels and available resources. Kaskutal (...) offered to help and raised funds and resources from donors and investors to create an organization to help alleviate those problems.”

This restrictive approach to the mission statement acts also as a justification of the ambiguous relationship that characterizes the Antarian Rangers, the Jedi Knights, the Jedi Council and the Jedi Order. Regardless of the mission statement, there is a consensus among the various authors to look beyond it and have, in practice, the Antarian Rangers help Jedi and other Force-users indiscriminately.

Sources: Hero’s Guide, Star Wars Miniatures, X-wing: Wraith Squadron (p.185)