Lightsaber

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From the official Star Wars website databank:
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.

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.

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.

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.

Below are the three lightsaber styles available to players in Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Following each style are notable users of that particular style

• Dual Sabers

Asajj Ventress
Luke Skywalker (later in his career: 40 ABY)
Mara Jade Skywalker (also around 40 ABY)

• Single Saber

Obi-wan Kenobi
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
Mace Windu

• Staff

Darth Maul
Exar Kun
Asajj Ventress