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lightsaber- a very versatile weapon with a unique lightness and the ability to cut in any direction. It can be easily wielded with one hand, but the Jedi have always been trained to wield the sword both with both hands and with each hand separately, in order to be ready for any situation. The early years of the weapon's history, when the Sith were numerous, saw the heyday of the art of lightsaber dueling. In later periods, the Jedi rarely encountered an enemy with a weapon capable of deflecting a lightsaber. Self-defense against blasters and other energy weapons was taught to them early in their training. While a skilled Jedi could use his sword to deflect a blaster shot back at an opponent, non-energy projectiles (bullets, for example) were simply completely split by the blade.

The Jedi were trained to use the Force as a link between a fighter and his weapons. Through this connection to the Force, the blade became an extension of their nature; he moved instinctively, as if he were part of their body. The Jedi's harmony with the Force was responsible for the almost superhuman agility and reflexes that manifested in the wielding of a lightsaber.

Since the invention of the lightsaber, the Jedi have developed a variety of styles, or combat forms on lightsabers that correspond to the unique features of the sword and its connection with its owner.

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Form 0

This Form was originally defined by Jedi Master Yoda to describe Philanil Bax's lightsaber technique, but has since become the basis of lightsaber combat. The simplest way to define Form 0 is the art of wielding (in the broadest sense of the word) a lightsaber that never has to be turned on. The implication of this description cannot be ignored, although it seemed rather silly to many Padawans. To protect and serve the galaxy, a Jedi must know when to light a sword for combat and when to leave it hanging from a belt. A full understanding of the situation in which this or that being finds himself is the key to knowing what is right and what is wrong. Therefore, all students who recognized the need for Form 0 and used it to find a solution that did not involve violence were truly close to the Force.

Form 1

This technique, also known as "Shii-Cho"(Shii-Cho) and "idealized form", was the simplest lightsaber combat technique. It was studied by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic and was generally considered the first technique used by the lightsaber makers themselves. Form 1 was characterized by the use of wide horizontal side cuts and blocks with the blade pointing vertically upwards, repelling the opponent's blade during side attacks. If the attack was from top to bottom and was directed at the head, Form 1 offered a simple rotation of the sword to a horizontal position and its corresponding movement along the axis up and down. Within the framework of Form 1, all the basic methods of attack and defense, zones of defeat and basic exercises were determined. In the movies, Kit Fisto uses it.

Form 2

This ancient technique, also known as Makashi(Makashi), was developed at a time when poles and staves were still common in the galaxy. Form 2 combines fluidity of movement and anticipation of where a blow will strike, allowing the Jedi to attack and defend with minimal effort. While many Jedi historians consider Form 2 to be the pinnacle of the art of lightsaber versus lightsaber combat, it virtually disappeared during the era of blaster weapons in the galaxy, giving way to Form 3. In the films, it is used by Count Dooku.

Form 3

Soresu(Soresu), was developed by the Jedi Knights when blaster weapons finally became mainstream in the criminal environment. Unlike Form 2, which was designed to work against a lightsaber, Form 3 was much more effective at deflecting and defending against blaster fire. She emphasizes good reflexes and fast movement of both the sword and the body in space, which allows you to cope with the rate of fire of the blaster. At its core, it is a defensive technique that expresses the Jedi philosophy of "non-aggression" while effectively reducing body exposure. Because of this, many Jedi (especially those who practiced Form 3) realized that this technique required maximum contact with the Force. After the death of Qui-Gon Jinn by the sword of Darth Maul, many Jedi abandoned the open, acrobatic style of Form 4 and began to study Form 3 in order to minimize the risk of injury from the enemy. In the movies, it is used by Obi-Wan Kenobi (starting in Episode 2).

Form 4

This technique, also known as "Ataru"(Ataru) was one of the newest lightsaber techniques. It was developed by the Jedi Knights during the last centuries of the Old Republic. The Form 4 emphasized acrobatic potential and the power inherent in the blade itself, and many conservative Knights and Jedi Masters took this approach with some displeasure. Ataru was most popular among the eager Padawans of the time, who felt that the Jedi should become more active in fighting crime and evil. This technique was also practiced by Qui-Gon Jinn, but his death by the sword of Darth Maul demonstrated its main weaknesses: the low level of body protection and the difficulty of using it in a confined space. Only Yoda, in particular due to his small size, achieved such speed in Form 4 that he actually provided himself with complete protection from opponent attacks. In films, it is used by: Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Sidious.

Form 5

This technique, also known as "Sheehan"(Shien) (or "Jem So") was created by a group of Jedi Masters of the Old Republic who felt Form 3 was too passive and Form 4 lacked power. They criticized the weakness of these two techniques, in which the Jedi Master can, of course, become completely protected, but at the same time he himself will not be able to do anything to the enemy. One of the many unique aspects of the Form 5 was the development of techniques to deflect blaster beams back at the enemy. Many Jedi Masters have disputed the correctness of the Form 5 philosophy, arguing that it overemphasizes harming others. Others, however, have argued that Form 5 is just a way to "achieve peace through superior firepower." In films, it is used by: Anakin Skywalker (later - Darth Vader), Luke Skywalker.

Form 6

This technique, also known as "Nieman"(Niman), was one of the most advanced lightsaber techniques. During the Battle of Geonosis, the Form 6 was the most common among the Jedi. It relied on the average use of Forms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Many Jedi Masters referred to it as a "diplomatic technique" due to the fact that Niman's followers used their knowledge of political relationships and negotiation techniques (along with the power of their own perception) to achieve the most peaceful solutions without bloodshed. Many Jedi who are really good at Form 6 have spent at least 10 years prior to this learning the above five Forms. However, many Masters considered such actions to be a waste of time, believing that such a high level of swordsmanship would not be required for the fights of that time. But apart from everything else, it is the skill in Niman that is the first step to comprehend Jar-Kai, the technique of using two lightsabers. In the films, Niman uses most of the fallen Jedi in the Geonosis arena.

Form 7

This technique, also known as "Juyo"(Juyo) was the most demanding technique ever developed by the Jedi. It is only by learning a few other Forms that a Jedi can begin his journey to understanding Form 7. It required such combat training that even the training itself brought the Jedi very close to the dark side of the Force. Jedi Master Mace Windu studied Form 7. To become a Form 7 master, a Jedi had to use vigorous movement and kinetic strikes. Form 7 uses overwhelming power and a series of movements that are not logically connected to each other, movements that constantly deprive the opponent of the normal opportunity to defend. She is used in films by: Darth Maul, Darth Sidious.

Vaapad

This technique was developed by Mace Windu with input from Sora Bulk shortly before the start of the Clone Wars. It was named after the animal vaapad from the planet Sarapin, whose tentacles move with such lightning speed that it is virtually impossible to follow them with a glance. Vaapad is a combination of aggressive maneuvers and falls into the category of Form 7. Even Vaapad training is so close to the dark side of the Force that it has been banned from study by anyone other than Jedi Masters. For Master Windu and his student Depa Billaba, Vaapad was not just a swordsmanship technique: for them it was a state of mind in which the fighter, in order to defeat the enemy, opened himself to the Force so completely that he absorbed power from both the light and the dark side . Vaapad uses the joy of going into battle, the battle rage, which comes very close to the dark side. This technique requires great concentration on the paths of the light side that keep the practitioner on the fine line. Sora Balk, like Depa Billaba, could not stand the demands of Vaapad and fell to the dark side. In the movies she is used by: Mace Windu.

Sokan

This technique was developed by the Jedi Knights in antiquity. She combined the kinetic moves of Form 4 with tactics that increased her mobility and dodge ability. Sokan, invented during the Great Sith War, was based on quick movements and flips, combined with quick lightsaber thrusts aimed at the opponent's vitals. The battles in which the participants used the Sokan technique were often fought over a fairly large area, because the opponents constantly tried to put each other in the most vulnerable position.

Jar "Kai"

Jar-Kai is a technique of using two lightsabers at the same time. When working in this technique, one of the swords is used for attack, and the other for defense. However, both swords can be used to create more complex offensive maneuvers. Master Jai Maruk said that those who practice two swords usually soon become over-reliant on their weapons. Many Jedi have attempted to study Niman in order to master the art of the Jar-Kai, but few have fully succeeded.

Trakata

This technique of lightsaber combat was used by literally a couple of the most powerful Jedi. When using this technique, the fighter clutches the sword in his hand, but does not activate it. With the help of the Force, he moves and defends himself from enemy attacks, waiting for that one moment when he can quickly turn his sword on and off, bypassing the enemy’s defenses and hitting him. This technique is incredibly complex and requires great skill in the Force.

Lyrical-humorous digression (not serious information) Forms of combat with lightsabers First there were swords. Then - the first form (logically, yes?) 1. Shii-cho The very basics. In the first form, the one who swings the sword the most wins. The name comes from "what are you?!" - the words with which in ancient times duels with lightsabers began. Well, all younger students can do it. 2. Makashi "We ate little porridge" - they said to those students who wore glasses and constantly lost in fights in the first form. They endured for a long time, and then came up with a second form, in which the one who swung his sword not stronger, but more cunning, won. And they named it in their honor - Makashi. A classic example is Count Dooku. The most unlucky students and apprentices worked part-time at the Jedi temple as loaders and cleaners. One day they got tired of it (oh, bad stories always begin with this) and they invented the 3rd and 4th forms. 3. Soresu (derived from "litter I carry") - allows you to remove garbage with minimal effort and not get dirty at the same time. A classic example is Kenobi. That's who is known as the greatest scavenger in the galaxy, who removed Grievous and Skywalker. 4. Ataru ("And the container?" - asked the Jedi loaders. - You can do without a container, with one Force, - they answered. Well, they managed) - allows you to load anything and anyone from any position. The classic example is Yoda. Either he lifts the fighter, then he moves the cabins ... 5. Jem-so. Subsequently, it turned out that it was not enough to feed students with porridge alone - vitamins were needed. A new generation of Jedi switched to jam and, as a result, began to defeat vitamin deficiency and not so dexterous opponents. A typical example is Vader (he took vitamins, where was the old cleaner Obi-Wan before him). 6. Niman (from "there is nothing new") - a form in which a piece from the first five forms. It was considered the most advanced form. A typical example is most of the Jedi whose corpses covered the arena of Geonosis (the most advanced, huh?). 7. Juyo (from "let's chew!"). The next reformers explained to everyone that the students eat porridge, jam or something else, the main thing is that they chew their food thoroughly. Anyone who knows the 7th form can chew and spit out the enemy (in a figurative sense, although anything can happen). A classic example is Darth Maul chewing up Qui-Gon in this way. Alas, then the poor Sith relaxed and decided to swallow Obi-Wan without chewing, for which he paid the price. Later, the form was improved and named Vaapad (from "Wow! Otpad!"). The one who wields a vaapad is practically invincible. The best way to defeat him is to pretend to be a friend, and then suddenly cut off his hand. A classic example is Mace Windu. 8. Dun urine - And now I'm blowing with all my urine! And it will take you all away! - the Sith often intimidated the Jedi, and when they flinched in surprise, the Sith laughed and teased: - Believed! Believed! So this form of combat became known as "Dun Moch". The Jedi complained that it was dishonorable to tease, and in protest they never included the uniform on the general list. Example: Count Dooku, who, despite his advanced age, never missed an opportunity to tease. None of the Jedi could adequately object to him, and in order for this disgrace to finally stop, they had to cut off his head. Zero form. Well, those Jedi, about whom the desperate teachers said "he is a complete zero in swordsmanship!", constantly argued that problems should be solved with words, not with swords. Their success was also zero, which is where the name of the form came from ...

Lightsaber combat is arguably the most important feature of Star Wars, and it goes without saying that it received a lot of attention in Star Wars: The Old Republic. BioWare set their sights on creating an unprecedented level of combat detail; complex parries, sword-to-sword clashes, and deflecting blaster shots should all add up to a whole new level of immersion in MMORPG combat. Lightsaber combat is more than just "window dressing" with interesting mechanics and beautiful graphics - there are a huge number of skills in combat with a Lightsaber. We will now look at seven different skills - the seven forms of the Lightsaber - and also recap what we currently know about these forms in SWTOR.

Form I: Shii-Cho

Shii-Cho was the first form of lightsaber combat that relied heavily on older swordsmanship techniques. This is the most common form of the Lightsaber and is the basis for all other forms. This uniform allows for successful close quarter combat and deflecting blaster shots, making it ideal for training beginners. Shii-Cho's form uses sweeping attacks, making this form very effective against groups of enemies.

Since this form was developed before the advent of the Sith and Dark Jedi, it was not originally designed for lightsaber-to-lightsaber battles, however, Masters can successfully use this form in such combat conditions. However, the simplicity of Shii-Cho's form makes her a good fallback for situations where other forms cannot be effective (such as Ataru's form in a narrow hallway).

In Shii-Cho, a perfect victory is achieved without harming the opponent; to disarm the enemy or to destroy his weapon is what those who use this form aim at. At the same time, the simplicity of this form and its basis on the old technique of swordsmanship contribute to the emergence of anger. Thus, the form requires restraint due to the great danger of the Dark Side.

Shii-Cho is mentioned in Specializations on the HoloNet, in the talent trees for the Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight. The description of the Rage branch for the Sith Warrior class reads "Allows the Warrior to better control the Force and further master the Shii-Cho form", while the Focus branch of the Jedi Knight reads "Specialization in advanced Force techniques and the Shii-Cho form" . In addition, Jedi Knight's Lightness ability in the Concentration tree: "Reduces the cooldown of all Force abilities while you are in Shii-Cho form by 3 seconds."

Form II: Makashi

Makashi was created to fight the Dark Jedi. It was created exclusively for Lightsaber combat. At the time of its development, there was only one form of the Lightsaber, Shii-Cho, so the Makashi form was intended to exploit Shii-Cho's weaknesses and defend against her strengths. In contrast to the sweeping sweeps of Form I, Makashi uses controlled and precise movements, emphasizing elegance and footwork. Makashi also emphasizes the importance of keeping one's weapon, and as such, many of the moves in this form are designed to counter the disarmament of the Shii-Cho form.

The Makashi-shaped lightsaber is often wielded one-handed, allowing for a wider range of motion than a two-handed grip. Parries and light attacks are often used in Makashi to confuse and unbalance the opponent. Makashi requires calmness and precision from those who practice this form.

Although Makashi's form is very strong against a single opponent, it is weak against groups, and even weaker against blaster fire. In addition, elegant and precise movements can be thrown aside by a sufficiently powerful opponent. We have not currently seen any mention of the Makashi form in Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Form III: Soresu

Soresu appeared due to the massive use of blasters. It is a purely defensive form that involves constant defensive movements with the Lightsaber, protecting its wielder from harm. Soresu's movements tend to be hard and fast, with the lightsaber close to the body so as to be as little exposed to enemy fire as possible.

Soresu's defense is equally effective both against a single opponent and against groups. The attack in this form leaves much to be desired, it is focused on exhausting the opponent during a long fight and exploiting his mistakes.

The Specializations page gives us some information about the use of Soresu form on Juggernaut's Vengeance ability in the Immortal tree: "While you are using Soresu Form, parrying, parrying and blocking attacks, there is a 50% chance to activate the Vengeance effect, reducing Rage cost for your next Force Shout or Force Crush ability by 1. Lasts 10 seconds. Effect stacks 3 times." We also saw the Jedi Knight's Soresu Form that was mentioned on Jedi Immersion Day: "If you use Soresu Form, you gain 1 Focus every 3 seconds when you are attacked. Reduces the amount of Focus generated from your Strike ability by 1 1. Also increases your chance to parry or deflect incoming attacks by 5%."

Form IV: Ataru

Ataru is in some ways the opposite of Soresu: where Soresu uses small, precise movements for defense, Ataru uses acrobatic jumps and somersaults for a punchy attack. The form is characterized by smooth transitions from one action to another and streams of fast, powerful attacks.

The constant somersaults and somersaults of Ataru's form are too heavy to use with their body strength alone, so practitioners of this form must constantly channel the Force into their body to facilitate acrobatics. Even with the help of the Force, Ataru can be a very exhausting form. This form is also not very suitable for combat in confined spaces, where acrobatic maneuvers are not as effective.

Specializations on the Holonet page has detailed information on Ataru Form: "Using the Acrobatic Lightsaber form increases accuracy by 3%. In addition, all melee attacks have a 20% chance to land a second hit that deals 148 energy damage. The effect cannot be used more than once every 1.5 seconds". This is a very similar form to the version of Ataru's form shown at Jedi Immersion Day, the only difference being the addition of an effect on accuracy and cunning, as well as ability cooldowns. The Ataru form is also mentioned in the Jedi Sentinel in the Combat thread: "Attacks in your Ataru form have a 100% chance to increase the damage of your next finishing ability by 10%", as well as the Blade Rush ability: "Strikes with two lightsabers, Dealing 647-729 weapon damage and automatically triggering Ataru Form Strike. Lasts for 6 seconds after using Blade Rush, the chance to automatically trigger Ataru Form is increased by 30%."

Form V: Shien and Djem So

Shien and Jem-So are both classified as Form V, and while they are fairly similar, they do have some important differences. The main feature of the V form is to seize the initiative to turn the defense into an attack. Shien is slightly older than Form II and is especially suited for use against blasters. Indeed, practitioners of the Shien form are able to redirect blaster shots back to the source, turning opponents' attacks against them. Shien also uses wide sweeping attacks, making it suitable for multi-opponent combat.

The Jem So was developed after the Shien form, but was already used during the Great Sith War 350 years before the Treaty of Coruscant. While Shien is more used against blaster fire, Jem So focuses on melee combat. The philosophy behind the V form is to use defense to attack aggressively - this manifests itself in Jem So's strong and hard lightsaber parries, which are used to unbalance the opponent or leave them open to attack. Jem So relies on physical strength and is often characterized as a violent form that seeks to dominate an opponent.

Shien is another form that can be found on the Specializations page in the HoloNet. In the Vigilance branch of the Jedi Guardian, you can find a description of Shien's form: "Using an offensive (aggressive) form of the Lightsaber, increasing all damage dealt by 6%. All attacks that spend Concentration points will return 1 Concentration point. Also, when the Guardian takes damage, it restores 1 point of Focus. This effect does not occur more than once every 6 seconds."".

Form VI: Niman

Niman is a combination of all previous forms of lightsabers. The priority is balance and, therefore, the form does not have specific weaknesses or strengths. This is one of the most meditative forms, which gives its practitioners the opportunity to use this form in conjunction with the Force. This allows for moves such as close proximity, in which the duelist grabs an opponent with the Force and pulls them onto their lightsaber, and allows the user of this form to recover their energy in the heat of combat.

Niman's balanced and thoughtful nature also makes this form a good starting point for more unconventional attack styles, as those using this form can allow the Force to guide their actions and adapt to new situations very quickly. We haven't seen any mention of Nieman's form in the game yet.

Form VII: Juyo

Juyo practices a bold, direct kind of movement and is the most aggressive and vicious form of the Lightsaber. She is widely known for her chaotic form, full of erratic and sudden attacks. This form is very demanding on those who use it and draws heavily on their emotions, although Juyo practitioners are often surprisingly calm.

Juyo places a strong emphasis on attack, often leaving its users vulnerable, especially to Force attacks. Although her attacks in this form are similar to Ataru's, Juyo's is not as graceful and her movements seem to be completely non-rhythmic and use almost unrelated movements, which in itself can confuse the opponent.

At Jedi Immersion Day, we were shown a version of Juyo's Jedi Sentinel uniform. "In this form, lightsaber damage is increased by 2%.This effect cannot be used more than once every 1.5 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times. The effect lasts for 6 seconds, but the duration is restored each time you deal damage with your lightsaber by purpose". Although this is old information, it fits quite nicely into Sentinel's "Sentinel" tree, as there is already a description of this form: "The Sentinel has mastered the form of Juyo's lightsaber to perfection, which makes him a dangerous opponent in a long fight." The Sith Marauder also has access to this form in the Obliteration tree: "Master of Juyo's aggressive form, the Marauder uses it to destroy enemies."

The seven forms of lightsabers are an integral part of combat in the Star Wars universe, and BioWare seems to be taking them into account, making them useful for the mechanics on the one hand, and finding a suitable class that does not go against the narrative on the other. While we've only seen the Lightsaber forms of the Jedi Knight and Sith Warrior so far, it's possible we'll see them on the Inquisitor and Consular. And in one form or another, Assassin and Shadow will receive these forms, since they should have similar training in the possession of lightsaber forms as Jedi Knight and Sith Warrior. Makashi and Niman have not been mentioned so far, so it is possible that we may soon see these forms in the Inquisitor and Consul.

Original: darthhater.com

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Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad

During the era of the Jedi Civil War, thousands of years before Mace Windu's creation of Vaapad, Form VII was wielded by such notable figures as Revan, Zez-Kai Ell, Vrook Lamar, and Kavar, who would later teach the technique to Juyo the Jedi Exile. Another well-known fighter of the Juyo form was the Sith Blademaster Kaz "im, who lived during the New Sith Wars and taught this style to Zabrak Zirak (and, possibly, his friends Llokai and Yevra). Regrettably, after a thousand years, much information about the style The Juyo were lost, probably due to the death of many masters and adherents of this martial form, but anyway, the style practically fell into disuse.

However, the knowledge of Juyo's form survived among the Sith, and it was this technique that Sidious taught his apprentice, Darth Maul. Count Dooku also possessed sufficient knowledge of the Juyo style, who taught this form of swordsmanship to General Grievous and his IG-100 MagnaGuards.

Vaapad was designed by Mace Windu based on the surviving knowledge of Juyo's form. Sora Balk assisted Mace in creating the new style, and later Windu taught it to his student Depa Billaba. Bulk also taught some of the elements of Vaapad to Quinlan Vos when he was retraining. Unfortunately, neither Bulk nor Billaba could stand the high demands that Vaapad placed on the minds of his followers, and as a result, both Jedi lost their minds and went over to the dark side. With the death of Sora Bulk, Billaba's coma, and the death of Mace Windu at the hands of Darth Sidious, the Vaapad style seems to have ceased to exist.

Also known as the Way of the Vornskr or the Form of Ferocity, Juyo's style was considered inferior for a thousand years. Considered raw and unfinished, Juyo was rarely used by both the Jedi and the Sith. However, it was on the basis of Form VII that Jedi Master Mace Windu created his unique fighting style - Vaapad, named after the deadly predator from the planet Sarapin, capable of moving at the same speed as Windu's sword.

The most difficult of all forms to master, Form VII required the utmost concentration of attention, skillful handling of the blade and mastery of other combat forms from the fighter. In all of history, only two Jedi have fully mastered this martial art: Mace Windu and his Padawan Depa Billaba.

Form VII relied on determined, seemingly straightforward movements and the use of complex moves and techniques such as the Power Jump and "Surge of Speed". Fights on Form VII did not have the spectacle that Form IV has always been known for, because it used the rolls, spins and other acrobatic stunts inherent in Atar much less often, but the technique for performing the techniques of the seventh form was much more complicated. From the side of movement, the Vaapad forms looked free and open, but in reality, every movement of the sword and body was tightly controlled by the fighter. This technique, when used skillfully, made it possible to make your fighting style completely unpredictable for the enemy. The constant alternation of sharp and smooth movements made the attacks of the Form VII outwardly incoherent, which misled the opponent.

In terms of emotional and physical power, Form VII was close to Form V, but here this power was completely controlled by the fighter. In the hands of a skilled warrior, Form VII became a formidable weapon.

Nothing is known about the existence of the Vaapad form in SWTOR.

A weapon found in many science fiction films and stories. It is a high-tech device that generates a powerful energy blade that emerges from a ceramic tube, closed in a peripheral arc. He is best known for the fantastic film epic Star Wars, although long before it was invented by science fiction writer Edmond Hamilton in the story Kaldar - The World of Antares.

History (Star Wars)

The forerunner of the modern lightsaber was the power sword, developed by the scientists of the Rakatan Empire. In it, the energy of the Dark Force, passing through the crystal grown in the laboratory, was transformed into an energy blade. Early lightsaber designs were highly unstable, and the ancestors of modern Jedi were in constant search of the most suitable technology to build them. The power supply of the first lightsabers was located on the belt and was connected to the blade with a wire.

But over time, bulky designs faded away, giving way to a more modern, light and elegant design. Lightsabers were improved by the Dark Lords of the Sith Empire by moving the lightsaber power supply from the belt to the hilt of the sword itself. So lightsabers came to the familiar design.

While the warriors of the Sith Empire used new-style lightsabers as weapons, the Jedi still fought with battery-powered proto-swords, but over time, they adopted a new version of the weapon.

Criticism

Many scientists have criticized the very idea of ​​a light beam and pointed out 2 key logical problems: firstly, a light beam cannot be a solid body (so instead of parrying blows, lightsabers will freely pass through each other), and secondly, a light beam cannot can break off abruptly, as shown in all cases, and therefore, instead of a fixed length, in theory it should tend to infinity; however, it is theoretically possible to make a lightsaber from ionized plasma, which will exit from small holes along the entire length of a cylindrical retractable telescopic hollow blade (however, in this case, the problem of creating a powerful energy source remains).

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lightsaber color

Also, in the 8th episode of the Mandalorian series, the Black Lightsaber appeared. Owned by Moff Gideon.

blue blade

The blue blade was used mainly by the Jedi Knights, whose main focus is training with the Lightsaber. Their primary mission is, as Anakin Skywalker said, "aggressive negotiations". They use the Force less often than other Jedi. The Jedi Knights save the lives of the townspeople, and are the order's main force.

Green Blade

A lightsaber with a green blade was used by Jedi Consulars. Consuls in the order brought peace, and they disliked violence, and were generally reluctant to use a lightsaber. Most of the time, they trained sensitivity to the Force, as it helped to feel the intention and mood of the diplomats, and, in which case, act on them, for example, calming them, while they did not even notice it during the dispute.

yellow blade

Yellow lightsabers are used by Jedi Guardians who choose the balance between the Force and the sword. They specialize more in defense. The Guardians also studied technology, and are engaged in espionage, hacking and tracking down the enemy.

Purple Blade

The purple blade was used by the Jedi, who used an aggressive fighting style when dueling. The blade combines light and darkness.

black blade

There are only two black lightsabers, the so-called dark sword. This sword was created by the first Mandalorian, officially a member of the Jedi Order - Magistor Vindo. After his death, the sword was kept in the Temple until a rogue droid stole it from there during the Fall of the Old Republic. He was used by his heirs to unite the people of Mandalore and drive out their oppressors. The peculiarity of the sword was that it was flat, had a higher humming sound and was pointed at the end, resembling an ordinary melee weapon. He only appeared in the Star Wars cartoons, but made his first screen appearance in The Mandalorian in Episode 8. At the end of which appeared the Dark lightsaber, and its owner was Moff Gideon

Red Blade

Red blades were used by the Sith. Red is associated with the dark side. The red lightsaber was predominantly crafted from an artificial red crystal, as there were practically no organic red crystals in nature. The beginning of this tradition was laid back in the years of the existence of the Sith Empire, but it was most firmly entrenched with the filing of Darth Revan.

Lightsaber device

The hilt of a lightsaber is approximately 24 to 30 centimeters long and is surmounted at one end by a mirror-like concave metal disk, the so-called blade emitter. The controls include an activation lever, a recharging socket, diagnostic sensors, and in some cases a blade length and intensity adjuster. Opening a small access panel reveals a tiny but high-tech power battery and at least one, and sometimes several faceted crystals or gems (in most cases this was a kybercrystal).

A lightsaber crystal focuses a charge of energy from a power battery into a narrow parallel beam that emanates from the emitter in the form of a radiant, vibrating blade of pure energy. The blade is a closed energy loop. Its amplitude determines the distance at which the beam of energy turns back towards the negatively charged inlet of the high-energy stream, which is in the form of a ring surrounding the emitter. One battery can last for years, as it is powered by energy returning to the light inlet; the weapon only loses energy when the blade comes into contact with a foreign object.

The deadly blade of a lightsaber can cut through almost any material substance. Since the blade itself is weightless and does not radiate heat, it is easy for a beginner to miscalculate its trajectory.