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Post by Kerrson on Nov 20, 2005 5:09:13 GMT -5
Contains more advanced knowledge than the padawan library. Shows some obscure lightsaber forms, advancd techniques and some references to the sith, and basic history of them.
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Post by Tyko Horwuton on Nov 23, 2005 14:25:36 GMT -5
Form XII: Gordot This style specializes in lightsaber wielders and force users. In this style, most moves come from the upper body, but it is not limited to there. Think of it as hands up, holding the lightsaber, but the lightsaber pointed down wards. This is the ready position, and from where most of the attacks come from. While moving, the nature is to make spins as to gather as much force as possible. If your enemy ends up behind you, a back stab is natural. This form has very fast moves, and if it weren't for the lack of vision, then this would be a smart choice of form against many enemies. This is a variant of Form X, because the form is made for dual-lightsaber wielding. The weakness of this style is blasters and many enemies, and this is why many of whom use this style also choose to interchange styles between this one and Shiicho, which covers up the blaster and multiple enemy weakness'. Tyko Howruton has mastered this form to the complete edge, and at an amazingly young age, 16. Known Practitioners: Tyko Horwuton
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Post by Link Himora on Nov 23, 2005 18:01:30 GMT -5
Dun möch The Sith aimed to completely dominate an opponent's spirit through whatever means possible by employing their own lightsaber combat doctrine. Dun möch commonly involved spoken taunts, jeers, and jests that exposed the opponent's hidden, inner weaknesses and/or doubts. Other variations on dun möch involved usage of the Force to throw large, weighty objects at the Sith's opponent during combat, which both distracts the opponent from the battle and could potentially cause damage. Darth Vader uses this against Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back. Count Dooku and Darth Sidious use it against Jedi Master Yoda in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, respectively. Count Dooku uses this against Asajj Ventress while dueling early in the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars, and later against Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith.
Saber throw The Jedi or Sith employ an attack in rare instances to use the cutting power of their lightsabers for an object at an unreachable location called the saber throw, or a throwing of his or her lightsaber. The lightsaber is thrown; usually the blade tip spins in a circular motion about the hilt; and the saber hits its target, usually to cut it. Skilled practitioners will use the Force to manipulate the trajectory of the lightsaber and then redirect it back to their hand.
When Yoda fought his way into the Jedi Temple in Revenge of the Sith, he used this technique to kill an attacking clone trooper. When Luke Skywalker jumped atop a suspended catwalk in Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader threw his lightsaber to bring the catwalk crashing to the ground; some say that Darth Vader lacked the physique, speed, and Force power to jump atop the catwalk himself to continue the duel, while others count this as an example of his mastery of many techniques of the Force, confusing and intimidating his younger, less knowledgeable opponent; a third opinion states that Vader tried to avoid fighting an opponent on higher ground, given the outcome of his first battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi. In video and computer games featuring lightsabers such as the Jedi Knight and Knights of the Old Republic series, this is a common technique as seen mastered by Kyle Katarn.
Tràkata This is a form of lightsaber combat unique to only one or two of the most powerful Jedi. The Jedi will keep the lightsaber in their grasp, but will keep it turned off. The Jedi will then dodge or defend any attacks using the Force. Some of the more skilled Jedi may launch attacks using the Force in-between sweeps of the opponent's lightsaber. They will then wait until the right moment and swiftly turn the lightsaber on and off, sending the blade through the enemy's body. This will instantly wound or kill the enemy. This technique is difficult to master and to use it the Jedi must be very powerful with the Force. It is considered to be a dark form of combat as it takes the enemy by surprise and can be also used outside a lightsaber duel to dispose of somebody in close quarters. It is best used in lightsaber dueling but can also be used to avoid blaster fire.
Jedi Master Yoda mastered this style to perfection and used it often when in battle with many foes.
Tràkata was also used to great effect against the Yuuzhan Vong. When a lightsaber locked against an amphistaff the Jedi would shut down the blade, shift position and reignite it, sending the deadly energy beam through a less-protected joint or seam in the Vong's vonduun crab armor.
Other Several techniques fall outside the traditional and practiced forms of the Jedi. Characters, such as General Grievous in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, can employ more varied movements. His attacks are intended to misdirect and confuse traditionally trained sword fighters. Grievous is exceptionally capable at this due to the flexibility of his joints, robotic reflexes, and his many limbs. Only the most experienced and talented of Jedi can withstand his attacks. For example, Grievous can hold one lightsaber in each of his four hands, spinning two of them very rapidly in front of him, acting as a shield. Grievous uses this against Obi-Wan on Utapau, but Obi-Wan manages to overcome this, biding his attack, and finally timing his strike through the whirling lightsaber shield.
Another unique lightsaber style is that of Adi Gallia (a victim of Grievous), who holds her saber with a one-handed reverse grip (backhand style). This is a personal variation of Form V, much as Vaapad is Mace Windu's personal variation of Form VII.
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