ObiWans

ObiWans refers to the character Obi-Wan Kenobi across Star Wars media. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional Jedi Knight who appears in films, animated series, and novels in the Star Wars franchise. Created by George Lucas, the character serves as a mentor and elder statesman within the Jedi Order. The name is presented in two primary on-screen incarnations: the older version portrayed by Alec Guinness and the contemporaneous younger version played by Ewan McGregor.

Canonical appearances include episodes I-III (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith), the original trilogy (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi), and animated series such as The Clone Wars and Rebels. In The Clone Wars, Obi-Wan is a general in the Grand Army of the Republic and mentors Anakin Skywalker; in Episode III he defeats Anakin on Mustafar and goes into exile on Tatooine. He reappears as a Force ghost in later works; in Episode IV he dies fighting Darth Vader, and his legacy continues in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which portrays his later years on Tatooine.

Characterization and impact: Obi-Wan is known for his patience, discipline, and commitment to the Jedi Code, and for guiding Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force. The name has become iconic in popular culture, symbolizing mentorship and moral guidance. The term ObiWans is primarily used in fan discussions or as a shorthand for the multiple on-screen depictions of the character across eras.