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 |
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
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
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.