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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:37 pm
Index
-The Ranking's for the Jedi
-The Ranking's for the Sith
-The Force powers explained
-The Force Explained/Force Scale
-Core Powers
-Light Side Powers
-Dark Side Powers
-Universal Force Powers
-Lightsaber Fighting Styles
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:46 pm
Jedi Ranks
Padawan
An apprentice Jedi undergoes intensive one-on-one training under a Jedi Knight or Master after graduating from the academy. As tradition a human Padawan grows a long strand of braided hair that is finally cut off during the ceremony of knighthood, when a Padawan becomes a Jedi Knight. A Jedi may have only one apprentice at a time, and is required to promote the current apprentice before taking another. Master Yoda was seen training several younglings in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, during the scene where they locate Kamino for Obi-Wan, one of whom Yoda refers to as a Padawan ("...the Padawan is right")
Jedi Knight
Disciplined, experienced padawans may become full-fledged Jedi once they have completed "the trials", which are usually intensified tests, physical and otherwise, of candidates' skills, knowledge and dedication. The known trials are, but aren't limited to: the Trial of Flesh, the Trial of Courage, the Trial of Skill and the Trial of Self (also known as "facing the mirror"). Master Yoda gave his apprentice Luke Skywalker the trial of confronting Darth Vader for a second time in order to become a full-fledged Jedi. Occasionally, performing an extraordinary (usually heroic) act can earn a Padawan learner Jedi Knight status, such as when Obi-Wan Kenobi, toward the end of his training, defeated Darth Maul, Sith Apprentice, during the Battle of Naboo. Jedi Knight is the most common rank of Jedi, hence, the title is also used, mostly by non-Jedi, to refer to any member of the order that has at least met the compulsory requirements of the Jedi Council. Becoming a Jedi takes the utmost strength of mind, knowledge of the Force, and skill with a lightsaber.
Jedi Master
A Jedi Knight may become a Master after successfully training a Padawan learner to Knight status. Though this is the most common manner, it is not always the case. If the council sees that a Jedi Knight has become more powerful and has gained more knowledge and discipline in the Force, then they can be nominated by one or more council members to take the trials again. But this time, the trials will be more difficult. It should also be said that most Jedi Masters, like Qui-Gon Jinn, never become members of the Council, as it is not a requirement to be a Master. The rank can also be achieved through the performance of extraordinary deeds or self-proclamation, though it is extremely rare.
Jedi Council Member
When a Jedi Council Member vacates their seat, the council looks for an exceptional Jedi Master to fill the empty position. Presiding Council members elect prospective candidates when openings become available. In some texts, the Council has a few Knights in its membership (such as Ki-Adi-Mundi) "to give a different perspective"; however, most references were removed in preparation for Revenge of the Sith, as Anakin's position on the council, but lack of promotion to Master, was a point of contention, as it was at the request of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. While there are no explicit ranks among the Jedi Council (as it is, at least theoretically, a conclave of equals), there are clear centers of authority. Yoda, during his tenure on the Council, was usually regarded as the Council's most senior member, better known as the Grand Master, and Mace Windu as his second. During the time of the New Jedi Order, Luke's "first-among-equals" position as the Grand Master is also unquestioned, if not totally agreed with. According to the Dorling Kindersley guide to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, some members were permanent, or lifetime, members, while the rest served limited terms, after which they stepped down and another member would be elected to the Jedi council.
Jedi Grandmaster
Also known as the Supreme Master, was a title used in both the Old and New Jedi Orders.
Formally Grand Master of the Jedi Order, only the highest-ranking Jedi Masters took the title, although how exactly one earned it is unknown. The Grand Master was apparently the "first among equals" of the Jedi High Council, or the later Masters' Council.
Yoda was the last and only known Grand Master of the Old Jedi Order, although there may have been one during his time as a knight: his report on the Battle of the Chu'unthor was made to a single, enthroned figure, not a council. Luke Skywalker achieved the title after he rebuilt the Order, though he did not formally assume the title until the Swarm War.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:23 am
Sith Ranks
Sith apprentice
A generic title taken by a Sith if he/she was an apprentice. In Darth Bane's New Sith Order and the Rule of Two, the Sith apprentice and the Sith Master both held the title Dark Lord of the Sith simultaneously, unlike the earlier tradition of a sole Dark Lord (though it appears that the apprentice didn't assume the role of until their training was complete).
Sith Acolyte
A rank of the Sith Order before Darth Bane's reform of the Sith Order. This was the term given to a Force-sensitive apprentice who had only just started the dark path under the tutelage of a more experienced Sith.
Acolytes were trained by the Brotherhood of Darkness at the Dathomir Academy and the Iridonia Academy.
Sith Lord
A title that was conferred on a master of Sith knowledge. Yet, the title seemed to be used somewhat ambiguously to refer to various things, including all Sith, the Dark Lords of the Sith, Sith Masters in Darth Bane's reformed order, or as a rank akin to that of the Jedi Master for the Jedi Order. Several Sith Lords also held the title Darth. The term "Sith Lord" encompassed members of both sexes, although some female Sith, such as Darth Traya, Githany, Darth Zannah, Lumiya, and Darth Talon, were styled Sith Lady. Originally, "Sith Lord" referred to a high-ranking member of the Sith race's society. As the Sith civilization progressed, many claimed the title; Adas was one such Lord. Sith Lord was the dark-side equivelent of Jedi Master.
Dark Lord's Apprentice
The Dark Lord's apprentice is the seconds strongest sith, or so it would seem. They are trained to exten by the dark lords. Since he is getting trained by the dark lod himself he has a higher rank than other members for that sole reason.
Dark Lord Of The Sith
The title of Dark Lord of the Sith originally referred to the emperor of the Sith Empire, and later was taken by the leader of the Sith Order. Before Kaan, there was only one Dark Lord of the Sith at a time, who was the head of the Order - in more recent periods, it was a title shared by multiple individuals simultaneously. The term referred to individuals of both sexes, though Lumiya claimed the title of Dark Lady of the Sith.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:34 am
The Force Powers Explained
Through the next set of post will be some force powers. Now you will have to choose 4 and only 4 powers from the list if you are a apprentice and that means only from the core powers list. If you move up the rankings then you will be able to pick out stronger powers from the other lists.
Once you have become a higher ranking you may choose only 4 powers from the list per rank jump. If you are a Jedi then you are only allowed to get powers from the Light Side,Universal Side, and Core Powers. If you are a Sith you are only allowed to gather powers from the Dark Side, Universal Side, and Core Powers. If you are a apprentice then you are only allowed to get powers from the Core powers.
The force powers will be ranked on a Force Scale meaning if you are a Jedi Padwan only a specific group of the force powers will be allowed to you. If you are a Padwan and you rank up then you can learn a new set of powers. Everyone starts out as a Padawan or apprentice until I say you are ranked higher.
Apprentice/Padwans Availible Powers
-Telepathy
-Force Pull
-Force Push
-Force Jump
-Force Speed
-Force Sense
Knight/Acolyte Availible Powers
-Telekenesis
-Force Seeing
-Force Empathy
-Farseeing
-Force Cloak
-Force Concealment
-Art Of The Small
-Force Bellow
-Force Valor
-Force Whirlwind
-Battle Meditation
-Force Deflection
-Force Flight
-Force Healing (Jedi Only)
-Plant Surge (Jedi Only)
-Electric Judgement (Jedi Only)
-Battle Precognition (Jedi Only)
-Force Grip (Sith Only)
-Force Lightning (Sith Only)
-Force Rage (Sith Only)
-Force Scream (Sith Only)
Master/Lord Availible Powers
-Force Valor
-Force Illusion
-Force Comprehension
-Force Wave
-Force Repulse
-Force Throw
-Force Projection (Jedi Only)
-Ray (Jedi Only)
-Force Enlightment (Jedi Only)
-Force Choke (Sith Only)
-(Force Storm) (Sith Only)
Council Available Powers
-Force Meld
-Force Statis Field (Jedi Only)
-Force Destruction (Sith Only)
Dark Lord/Grandmaster Powers Availible
-Combustion (Jedi Only)
-Sith Alchemy (Sith Only)
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:38 am
The Force Explained
Force powers were the manifestations of a Jedi, Sith, or other Force-adept's connection with the Force. According to the theory that the Force is one, the light and dark powers did not actually describe the Force, but rather, defined how an individual used it; whether to directly harm his enemies, or help himself overcome situations. Thus the aggressive or vengeful abilities inherently belonged to the dark side, while those which were healing, defensive, self-empowering, or diversionary belonged to the light side.
For example, a Dark Jedi could cast powers that inherently belonged to the light side (like Persuasion). Kyle Katarn, who allied himself with the light side, made use of dark side powers such as Grip and Lightning, possibly because of his experience while fighting Maw, and later on Dromund Kaas. This indicated that skillful Jedi of strong character could use these abilities according to their wisdom since their high experience prevented them from drifting towards the dark side.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:52 am
Core Powers
The Core powers were the first powers a Jedi learned, and directly affected his own body or objects without actually harming or benefiting anything (except for Push, which could be used against enemies).
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:03 am
Core Powers
Telepathy Telepathy was the very basic ability to mentally communicate over small or vast distances with other individuals. Every Force user, Jedi or Sith, was able to use it. The range of telepathy itself is theoretically infinite, but the telepath must be able to sense the presences of those they wish to contact. Thus, communicating with non-Force-sensitives became nearly impossible over distances greater than a handful of kilometers, and the typical upper limit for Force-sensitives was approximately 1,000 kilometers. However, individuals who are siblings, lovers, or lifelong friends, or who were once master and apprentice, have been known to communicate across ranges far longer than that, and, in extreme cases (such as the twin bond between Jacen and Jaina Solo), the link is apparently limitless.
Saesee Tiin, Plo Koon and Kit Fisto were 3 of the most skilled Jedi telepaths.
Some species, such as the Iktotchi, the Quermians, and the Draethos,had evolved a natural telepathic ability, common even to those of their number who could not touch the Force. (When trained as Jedi, their natural talents were often magnified a thousandfold or more).
Because telepathy was such a basic use of the Force, Luke Skywalker was able to employ it to reach out to Leia Organa and call for her help during the Subjugation of Bespin. Dark Lord Vader then (as Luke and the group were escaping) called out to Luke to again convince him to join him and embrace the dark side. The fact that the three were related allowed them to reach out over even greater distances.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:10 am
Core PowersTelekenesis Anakin Skywalker performing Force telekinesis.
Telekinesis, abbreviated TK, was a neutral ability that most Jedi had. With it, they could lift objects according to their concentration and move them, hovering the items in any direction.
While training him on Dagobah, Yoda told Luke Skywalker that the size/weight of an object is only relevant in the mind of the practitioner, and that once the mental distinction about an object's size can be let go of, objects of any size can be moved. Yoda demonstrated this by lifting Luke's X-wing out of the swamp. Anakin Skywalker used it when he lifted a piece of fruit to cut for Padmé, and returned it to her. Jedi Master Corran Horn was one Jedi who was weak in telekinesis, a long standing inability in his family's Jedi history. Dooku employed it during his battle against Master Yoda on Geonosis. Palpatine used it against Master Yoda in his battle in the Senate Building. Kreia used it while battling against the Jedi Exile. Also, Darth Nihilus used it to lift his flagship off the ground. Carnor Jax, a former Royal Guard and aspiring Sith Lord had some telekinetic powers .
Jax using telekinesis.This ability was the base for Force Pull, Force Throw and Force Push, as well as telekinetic lightsaber combat techniques such as Saber Throw. It could be disputed that these are all the same power applied to different means.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:36 pm
Core PowersForce Pull Mace Windu uses Force pull on his lightsaber.
Force Pull was a telekinetic ability using the Force that could cause a material body to draw close to the caster. The greater the user's aptitude with this, the heavier the object that could be pulled or the more wide arc or radius of the force 'wave'.
It could be used to pull the weapons from enemies, or, at higher levels of skill, the enemies themselves to be brought closer to the Jedi's lightsaber range. This power was also very useful when a chasm or hole lay between the caster and the enemies.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:39 pm
Core Powers Force Push
Theen Fida Force-pushing a Yinchorri enemy.
Force Push was the ability to create a telekinetic impulse via the Force, launching a concussive burst of pressurized air-not unlike the blast of an archaic 'pipe bomb'-that would impact a target with enough force to knock it over, launch it into the air, or even (particularly in the case of fragile materials such as ceramics) shatter it into pieces. The greater the user's telekinetic aptitude, the larger the pressure differential, and thus the stronger the effect and the heavier the target. With practice, a skilled Force user could increase the range and arc of the blast without lowering the average kinetic energy, creating a blanketed wave instead of a focused impulse. Truly gifted practitioners could generate a concussive blast that would radiate from them for dozens of meters in all directions, detonating with the force of a conventional explosive.
This power was an effective tool for keeping enemies at a distance. A well-aimed push could have sent the target crashing into a nearby wall or other obstruction, resulting in bludgeoning damage and possible disorientation or blackout. Particularly ruthless Force-users would use a well-timed Force push to send their enemies tumbling off penthouse balconies or into deep chasms. Beyond offense, this power had many utilitarian applications, such as activating a control panel that would ordinarily have been out of reach, or pulverizing heavy debris and other obstructions too large to remove without specialized equipment.
An Imperial Knight uses Force Push to repel enemiesA trained Force user can resist Force Push, presumably by generating an opposing pressure surge whose wavefront cancels out their opponent’s attack. The opponent usually responds by ramping up the pressure to compensate for the increased resistance. From here it becomes a telekinetic arm-wrestling match, with a seemingly motionless facade belying the combatant’s desperate struggle to overpower the other. As events progressed, a pocket of air equidistant from the opponents would have been slowly compacted until the pressure reached sufficient strength to bend duranium like kshyy vines. As the pressure increased, the pocket would begin to rapidly destabilize, until even a slight breeze would cause it to rupture. When the pressure reached a critical threshold, the bubble would burst, generating a powerful shockwave. A textdoc example was provided by Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi when their duel progressed into the control room of the mining platform on Mustafar. The two had simultaneously used the ability while resisting each other's at the same time. Like magnets of the same pole, the combined force eventually hurled them violently to opposite sides of the room.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:48 pm
Core Powers Force Jump
Obi-Wan Kenobi utilizing a Force jump to quickly exit his starfighter.
Force Jump used the Force to augment the user's natural leaping ability. Force users adept in this technique could perform awe-inspiring vertical/horizontal leaps with impunity. The user could leap tremendous distances when combining this technique with that of Force Speed.
Force Jumps were most widely employed during lightsaber battles. This ability was essential for practitioners of Form IV lightsaber combat, like Yoda and Darth Sidious.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:52 pm
Core PowersForce Speed
Mace Windu uses Force speed to jump on a seismic tank during the Battle of Dantooine.
Force Speed was a Force power that allowed the user to maintain sprinting speeds (even moving in awkward directions like backwards) for a brief time. Greater aptitude granted greater boosts to speed and/or greater duration. The power also apparently enabled the user to run for extended distances with no visible signs of tiredness.
The increased speed of the Jedi enabled him to see the world and the entities around him in slow motion. This allowed the Jedi to dodge attacks easier, and attack quicker with greater accuracy.
The duration and the amount of speed were subject to the user's skill in the Force. With sufficient skill, one could actually run on vertical surfaces for brief periods of time.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:54 pm
Core Powers
Force Sense
Force Sense was one of the most basic Force abilities for a Jedi. It could be used to feel another being's feelings, the future, ripples in the Force caused by momentous or traumatic events, impending danger and the presence of the dark side. A concentrated, directed form of this ability was likely how Jedi were able to Force See others. Yoda could even use this power to feel the deaths of individuals and identify them.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:54 pm
Core PowersForce Seeing
Miraluka Force Sight (note that this screenshot does not represent actual events and is meant solely for demonstration.)
Force Seeing was a basic Force ability, perhaps related to Force Sense. It enhanced the bearer's visual and spatial perception even in the dark or behind walls. 'Seeing' with the Force was a useful skill for as Obi-Wan Kenobi said, "Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them". Trained users could have their sight amplified and were able to counter Force Persuasion and Force Blinding powers.
The Miraluka relied on this power constantly in lieu of their physical blindness. They could not perceive colors, viewing the world in shades of gray, but could distinguish organics (even dead) and their alignment (individuals aligned toward the light side appear blue, darksiders appear red, and neutral individuals appear grey, as shown in the picture) from the surrounding environment by their characteristic glow. Most objects, including doors and walls, appeared translucent, allowing to see through them.
While the Miraluka had this ability as inherent, it could be taught; for instance, Visas Marr taught the Jedi Exile to use it. Kreia also utilized the Miraluka version of Force Sight after her eyes atrophied.
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:59 pm
Core Powers
Force Emphathy
Force Empathy was a Force power related to Force Sense, but involving picking up impressions and traces of information about the object touched and the events that have surrounded it. The Kiffar were able to use this power, and, particularly, Quinlan Vos was skilled with its use.
Master Yoda exhibited Force Empathy during the Battle of Geonosis while sensing the tension between Obi-Wan and Anakin during their pursuit of Count Dooku. The argument between the two resulted from Padmé's fall from an LAAT gunship. After experiencing the situation from afar, Master Yoda decided to intervene.
Years later, Luke's infant son, Ben Skywalker was able to use Force Empathy and as a result Ben shyed away from the Force.
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