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Lightsaber |
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The lightsaber is a distinctive weapon known throughout the
Republic as the traditional weapon of the Jedi Knight. Jedi
always carry their own lightsabers, which they build
themselves as part of their training. A weapon of unusual
power and capabilities, the lightsaber can be more dangerous
to a novice wielder than to an opponent, and only a highly
trained individual can hope to survive with a lightsaber
against an onslaught of blaster plasma bolts. |
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However, for the skilled Jedi, the lightsaber is an
amazingly useful weapon which can deflect attacks back at an
enemy even as its whirling blade both defends and threatens.
The sight of an ignited lightsaber is often enough to end a
conflict, since would-be gunmen know that they are likely to
find their own deadly shots deflected right back at them.
In
essence a blade of pure energy capable of cutting through
almost anything, the lightsaber is the noble yet powerful
weapon which the Jedi Knights have masterfully wielded for
thousands of years. |
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Although each lightsaber is unique, the weapon's basic design
remains the same. The handle, twenty-four to thirty
centimeters long, holds a power cell as well as one or more
crystals - seldom more than three - whose purpose is to focus
the energy released by the power cell into a tight, blade-like
beam. The blade's color depends on the nature of the jewel it
springs from, and while its length is fixed in the case of a
single jewel lightsaber. Lightsabers equipped with multiple
crystals can have their length varied by rotating a knob which
allows the focusing crystal activator to subtly modify the
refraction pattern between the gems. |
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Crafted
by a Jedi, the lightsaber is as much a functional &
practical device as it is an expression and extension of a
Jedi's own being.
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function, and personal preference all blend together to create
a device that is both a symbol of honor and status as well as
a deadly tool. |
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Holocron |
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Holocron is a repository of Jedi Lore, knowledge, experience,
wisdom, and history.
These
legendary artifacts are palm-sized glowing cubes of crystal
that employ primitive holographic technology along with the
Force to provide an interactive learning device. |
Click
on the Holocron to learn more about these ancient devices and
for a tutorial on building a Holocron. |
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