The most fascinating part is the shift from guardians of peace to leaders of a scattered resistance. With the New Republic Senate in disarray or under occupation, the Jedi Council becomes a de facto strategic command. They're coordinating with warlords, smugglers, and even former Imperials. Luke essentially becomes a wartime chancellor without the title. It explores the corrupting influence of that kind of power, even with the best intentions. The fall isn't a single event they manage; it's the new, horrific reality they must govern within.