>I suppose it could be a question of loyalty, not ability. If you are
>actually in the Order (especially as a Master) you might not wish/be
>able to join the IPO, officially.
>
>Same thing with the Ignatines, yes?

Not really... IIRC Neo is both a Lensman and an Igantine, and I'd expect that Geoff will be in time as well. Then again, with the Jedi, it might be a case of their relationship with the force is such that at a masters level they dont NEED a lens, as their relationship with the force is such that they can manage the same sort of feats a lensman would need his lens for...