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{{Lightsaber|
Short for lightsaber.<br><br>
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name=Lightsaber|
maker=Largely Self-Fabricated|
model=Largely Custom-Made|
type=Melee|
name1=Usage and History|
organization=Jedi, Sith, Jensaarii, Ashlans, etc..|
era= [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Old_Republic_era The Old Republic]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rise_of_the_Empire_era The Empire]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rebellion_era The Rebellion]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/New_Republic_era The New Republic]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/New_Jedi_Order_era The New Jedi Order]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Legacy_era Legacy]
}}
==History==
The lightsaber has been the weapon of choice for force-users since before the time of the Old Republic, its invention traces back to the need for a weapon that could overpower almost any armor and deflect almost any attack. Over the years it has refined in design until it became the elegant weapon that was during The New Jedi Order era.
==Lightsaber Types==
[[Image:250px-Lightsabers negwt.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Lightsaber Types]]
[[Single-Bladed]]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Double_bladed_lightsabers Double-Bladed]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dual-phase_lightsaber Dual-Phase]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lightwhip Lightwhip]
==Lightsaber Styles==
'''The Seven Jedi forms:'''<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_I:_Shii-Cho Form I]<br>
User(s): Kit Fisto<br>


From the official Star Wars website databank:<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_II:_Makashi Form II]<br>
''The lightsaber is the weapon of a Jedi, an elegant armament of a more civilized time. In comparison, blasters are crude, inaccurate and loud affairs. To carry a lightsaber is an example of incredible skill and confidence, dexterity and attunement to the Force.''<br>
User(s): Count Dooku<br>


''When deactivated, a lightsaber appears as a polished metallic handle, about 30 centimeters long, lined with control studs. At the press of a button the energy contained within is liberated and forms as a shaft of pure energy about a meter long. The saber hums and scintillates with a distinct sound. Its shimmering blade is capable of cutting through almost anything, save for the blade of another lightsaber.''<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_III:_Soresu Form III]<br>
User(s): Obi-Wan Kenobi<br>


''In the hands of a Jedi, a lightsaber is almost unstoppable. It can be used to cut through blast doors or enemies alike. Using the Force, a Jedi can predict and deflect incoming blaster bolts, and reflect them back at the firer.''<br><br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_IV:_Ataru Form IV]<br>
User(s): Yoda and Qui-Gon Jinn<br>


Lightsabers were often passed down by masters to padawans or through a Jedi family. During the Jedi Purge where Darth Vader was ordered by Emperor Palpatine to exterminate the remaining Jedi, a couple of resourceful Jedi left their lightsabers for their children for a time when the Jedi Order would be revived.<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_V:_Shien_/_Djem_So Form V]<br>
User(s): Anakin Skywalker<br>


In addition to the above information, lightsabers come in two common forms as seen in the game, Jedi Academy. These two forms are single blade and dual blade, also known as staff. The dual phase lightsaber is a rare type, possessing two blade length settings, usually changed by twisted the lightsaber handle.  Popular examples of single blade lightsaber users are Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and most of the Jedi and Sith.  Darth Maul is a well-known staff user.  From the Expanded Universe, Corran Horn is the most famous dual phase user.
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_VI:_Niman Form VI]<br>
User(s): Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee<br>


[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Form_VII:_Juyo_/_Vaapad Form VII]<br>
User(s): Mace Windu and Depa Billaba<br>
'''Obscure Forms:'''<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sokan Sokan]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Niman/Jar%27Kai Jar'Kai]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dun_M%C3%B6ch Dun Möch]<br>
[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Tr%C3%A0kata Tràkata]<br>
==Design==
[[Image:800px-Lightsaber-cutaway.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Lightsaber Design]]
'''Handle:''' mostly a simple cylinder, sometimes curved from 8-14 inches long.<br>
'''Activation System:''' Some have buttons, while more modern ones like Luke Skywalker's have pressure pads.<br>
'''Flashback Suppressor:''' a device that prevents the lightsaber from destroying itself.
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 20:31, 3 December 2009

Lightsaber
Manufacturer Largely Self-Fabricated
Model Largely Custom-Made
Weapon Type Melee
Usage and History
Affiliation(s) Jedi, Sith, Jensaarii, Ashlans, etc..
Era(s) The Old Republic

The Empire
The Rebellion
The New Republic
The New Jedi Order
Legacy

History

The lightsaber has been the weapon of choice for force-users since before the time of the Old Republic, its invention traces back to the need for a weapon that could overpower almost any armor and deflect almost any attack. Over the years it has refined in design until it became the elegant weapon that was during The New Jedi Order era.

Lightsaber Types

Lightsaber Types

Single-Bladed
Double-Bladed
Dual-Phase
Lightwhip

Lightsaber Styles

The Seven Jedi forms:
Form I
User(s): Kit Fisto

Form II
User(s): Count Dooku

Form III
User(s): Obi-Wan Kenobi

Form IV
User(s): Yoda and Qui-Gon Jinn

Form V
User(s): Anakin Skywalker

Form VI
User(s): Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee

Form VII
User(s): Mace Windu and Depa Billaba

Obscure Forms:
Sokan
Jar'Kai
Dun Möch
Tràkata

Design

Lightsaber Design

Handle: mostly a simple cylinder, sometimes curved from 8-14 inches long.
Activation System: Some have buttons, while more modern ones like Luke Skywalker's have pressure pads.
Flashback Suppressor: a device that prevents the lightsaber from destroying itself.

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