Crabbok Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 So I think I was reading Shadows of the Empire, years ago, when it talked about the details of lightsaber construction. It mentioned how a single lightsaber could have up to 3 crystals, and a switch could alternate between using 1, 2, or all 3. This would adjust the length of the blade from short to very long. IIRC it went on to say that Darth Vader had such a saber. It would be really cool to see special sabers like this that could accomodate blades of varying lengths, and they change based on what stance you are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicHEALZtime Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I just want a 2 handed vibro weapon on my sith juggernaut. Like that polearm axe spear type of weapon that guards have or something like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelrond Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember right from swg, it was a power crystal, a focus crystal (length/blade strength), and a color crystal. Is that about right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonSM Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 They have many types of Lightsabers. Standard lightsaber The standard lightsaber consisted of a straight hilt approximately 20 to 30 centimeters long. As it is the standard make, it has no defining features other than details on individual hilts, as each weapon is often self-fabricated by the wielder and customized to suit their specifications. Sidious' electrum lightsaber. Electrum lightsaber The only difference electrum lightsabers had compared to the standard was that their casing was built of the golden electrum metal. A purely cosmetic accessory, this feature was only allowed to high-ranking members of the Jedi Order, being a prestigious honor bestowed on masters who have demonstrated their strength and skill.[30] Odan-Urr wielding a protosaber. Protosaber Main article: Protosaber Before the advancement in lightsaber technology after the Hundred-Year Darkness, lightsabers had significantly higher power requirements, necessitating belt-mounted power packs; these packs were connected to the hilt by a cord. While a massive advancement over the highly unstable original lightsabers, protosabers were eventually rendered obsolete by miniaturized power cells and the inclusion of the superconductor technology that allowed the energy of the blade to return to the hilt, creating an energy loop that only lost power when interrupted, such as when a lightsaber cut.[30] Enthusiasts would later mimic this design using modern parts, citing aesthetics and improved cutting power as benefits of these "retrosabers".[30] Darth Maul's lightsaber. Double-bladed lightsaber Main article: Double-bladed lightsaber Also referred to as saberstaffs and Sith lightsabers, double-bladed lightsabers consisted of a single hilt that projected a blade from both ends, resulting in a deadly staff-like weapon. Most saberstaff hilts were of increased length, as they usually consisted of two separate lightsabers connected at the pommels.[3] According to the Tedryn Holocron, saberstaffs were first invented by the Sith Lords of the old Sith Empire.[2] The first recorded usage of the weapon was by the Sith Lord Exar Kun, who obtained the schematics for the weapon from a Sith holocron, using them to modify his existing Jedi lightsaber. The usage of double-bladed lightsabers eventually gave rise to the use of paired lightsabers. As many double-bladed lightsabers were simply two separate lightsabers joined at the pommel, this was taken advantage of and the weapons were connected with a locking mechanism rather than a solid weld, allowing the two weapons to be separated for Jar'Kai dual-blade combat. Many duelists used the paired function to surprise enemies in combat, wielding it as a saberstaff before separating the weapons.[12] Other versions of the paired lightsaber had the weapons joined by a fiber cord instead of a locking mechanism. Those linked by the fiber cords were held by the cord and flailed about, exchanging control for unpredictability.[31] One of Maris Brood's guard shotos Guard shoto (also referred to as "lightsaber tonfa") Main article: Guard shoto A variation on the standard short shoto lightsabers, guard shotos featured an elongated hilt with a secondary handle built angling 90 degrees out from the main hilt. They were built to be carried by the second handle, with the blade parallel to the forearm, allowing the weapon to be easily used for blocks. Due to the defensive nature of the weapon, it was recommended that the casing be machined out of lightsaber-resistant phrik alloy.[30] Crossguard lightsaber Main article: Crossguard lightsaber An extremely rare variant only seen in the hands of skilled duelists, crossguard lightsabers, also known as forked lightsabers, featured a specialized hilt which emitted two blades. One blade was the standard lightsaber blade, but the second was a significantly shorter and thinner blade projected by a secondary emitter next to the main at an angle. The secondary blade was used as a guard to protect the hand, and on occasion to catch attacks between it and the main blade.[30] Darth Tyranus's curved-hilt lightsaber. Curved-hilt lightsaber Main article: Curved-hilt lightsaber Curved-hilt lightsabers were of a design which featured a hilt with a built in curve. This was usually done to allow the hilt to fit better into the palm, facilitating the use of one-handed fighting styles such as Makashi, or to provide variable blade angle to confuse opponents.[12][32] Long-handle lightsaber Main article: Long-handle lightsaber Built to cater to specific fighting styles, long-handle lightsabers featured a lengthened handle that provided the duelist with more surface area to place his hands, and providing more leverage for attacks.[30] The length of long-handled lightsabers varied considerably, with some examples, such as the weapon of Warb Null simply being double the length of standard hilts, and others, such as Darth Nihl's weapon, being staffs with a lightsaber blade on the end.[3] Kazdan Paratus' lightsaber pike. Lightsaber pike Main article: Lightsaber pike Resembling pole-arms in many respects, lightsaber pikes featured extremely long handles, up to two meters long, with a somewhat shorter and thicker lightsaber blade. The handle was machined from phrik alloy to prevent it from being cut in two, as the purpose of the weapon was to provide increased range in close combat. Sabercane Main article: Sabercane The sabercane was a simple variation on the standard; a lightsaber concealed as the head of a cane. In combat, the handle would be detached from the body of the cane and wielded normally. Tera Sinube wielded such a weapon, as did the Sith acolyte Haazen. War Dragon rider's saber Main article: War Dragon rider At some point between the start of the Clone Wars and the rise of the Galactic Empire, a warrior mounted on an Ubese Thorn-Back War Dragon wielded a modified lightsaber with two hilts and three separate blades, one on each end and one connecting the weapon's two handles together.[33] Blade variationsEdit Jedi Initiates practice with training lightsabers. Training lightsaber Main article: Training lightsaber Training lightsabers were essentially regular lightsaber, only engineered with a permanent low-power setting, rather than the adjustable setting featured on standard weapons. As their name indicates, training lightsabers were used for instructional purposes, teaching initiates how to wield a lightsaber. Due to their permanent low-power setting, training lightsabers were extremely limited in the type of damage they could cause, the most severe injuries being burns and serious bruises. In fact, the weapon was so weak that an individual could physically grab the blade and suffer no injury besides the burns and bruises.[34] Darth Vader wielding his dual-phase lightsaber. Dual-phase lightsaber Main article: Dual-phase lightsaber While most lightsabers featured a built-in length adjust, dual-phase lightsabers allowed for rapid transitions between two sets of preset lengths. The dual-phase lightsaber was originally conceived early in history, being used for the purpose of lightsaber dueling. The most common usage at the time would be to switch between a standard length and one of increased length as a surprise tactic during lightsaber duels. In more contemporary times, however, it is more common to have the secondary length be shorter for precision cutting.[2] Known wielders of dual-phase lightsabers include Darth Vader,[13][35] Dooku,[32] and Corran Horn. Picaroon C. Boodle and Gorc wielding a shoto and a lightclub, respectively. Shoto Main article: Shoto Essentially, a shoto was a short lightsaber. Featuring a shortened blade length and diminuative handle, it was basically a miniaturized lightsaber. Shoto's were usually used as the secondary weapon in dual-blade combat, as their smaller blade length resulted in a less intensive gyroscopic effect, making the weapon easier to handle. Shotos were also used a primary weapons by some duelists, most who did so being of diminuative size, making a full sized lightsaber impractical, though this is not always the case. Examples of this would be duelists such as Vandar Tokare, Picaroon C. Boodle or Yoda. Other duelists known to have wielded shoto's in combat include Kavar, Sora Bulq, Luke Skywalker, and many others. Lightclub Main article: Lightclub Essentially the opposite of the shoto, lightclubs were massively oversized lightsabers that projected overlong blades. They were almost universally wielded by individuals of overlarge stature to accommodate their size. An example of such a being is the mutated Gamorrean Dark Jedi; Gorc. Githany wielding her lightwhip. Lightwhip Main article: Lightwhip Lightwhips were exotic variations on the typical lightsaber that saw only rare usage. Like a lightsaber, it emitted a coherent beam of energy, but instead of a straight meter-long blade, it was several meters in length and flexible. Most lightwhips were produced by emitters extended from the hilt. The energy field was then created around the solid emitters. Wielded in a whip-like manner, they were used to attack opponents at a range and provide an element of unpredictability in combat. However, they were significantly weaker than standard lightsabers, and their blades were ineffective defensively. Lightwhip wielders include Githany, Lumiya, Silri. Lightfoil Main article: Lightfoil Lightfoils were small and elegant energy swords based upon lightsabers. They were popular among certain nobles of the Tapani sector, especially those that called themselves "saber rakes". Lightfoils were weaker than authentic lightsabers due to the poor quality focusing crystals used in their manufacture and the relatively low level of craftsmanship compared to Jedi artisans. They did not require any connection to the Force to create, and were fully usable by non-Force sensitives. Underwater Main article: Bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse While most lightsabers shorted out when the blade touches water, this blade was made to operate underwater due to two crystals employed in a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse.[2] Generally only Jedi from aquatic races would go to the trouble of constructing a waterproof saber, as only they had the mobility to use it effectively underwater. However, there were several other non-aquatic lightsaber-wielders who modified their weapons, so they were functional underwater. The darksaber. Darksaber Main article: Darksaber (lightsaber) This ancient lightsaber had a unique black blade that was flattened and came to a point like a traditional sword, rather than the rounded beam of more standard lightsabers To quote Wookieepedia. I hope a whip gets put in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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