Lightsaber

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.