The Jedi General Armor is modified from trooper armor to offer significantly better protection to certain areas of the body in combat over traditional Jedi Robes, yet staying light and comfortable to allow as much freedom of movement as possible in utilizing the Force. It was worn out of necessity in times of conflict over traditional Jedi robes. Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi wore a modified clone armor set design during the Clone Wars including modified chest plate armor and gauntlets.