To use the Force you must make preps. The number of preps is a constant based off of your existing Force skill level. To use a Force power at you current level you must prep 3 times. To use a Force power 1 level below your current Force level you must prep 2 times and to use a force power 3 levels below your you must prep 1 time. You may prep and use the Force power in the same post as long as you have the proper preps and skill level. Any offensive use of the force must be preped a minium of 2 times no matter what your Force level is. Preps must be done after each use of a force power. Because you prepped 3 times doesnt mean you dont have to prep again in combat. Below is a listing of some preps. EX. 1 Preps to use the Force *Entering the Bridge player X sees the cause of all the turmoil on board. Allowing the essense of the flowing river that is the force enter and surround he summons the Force in a defensive posture.* EX. 2 Using the Force *The man on the bridge causing the trouble draws his blaster aiming it player X out of fear. Peace and serenity guiding Player X he brings in the Force as it seeps through every ounce of him he reacts from a defensive posture. Watching the Lt. unholster the weapon Player X reacts to save himself and his crew before everyones life was put at stake. The blaster sored across the room from the mans hand crashing into the wall harmlessly.* What level must player X at least be to use the Level 2 Force Power TK in one prep? What level would he be if you took ex. 1 and ex. 2 as his preps and he used the force power TK? EX. 3-6 More Preps *Allowing himself to open to the Force as he has done so many times before* *The energy of the Force filled him, allowing him to be open to the wisdom and calm of the light side.* *Summoning all the Force he could harness he feels at Peace ready for what is to come* *Reaching out he draws in the mysterious energy field known to a select few as the Force*