Crafted with equal measures of refined artistry and ceremonial grandeur, the lightsaber, occasionally referred to as the "laser sword" by those unacquainted with its true nature, embodied a unique weapon that stood as an unmistakable symbol inseparably entwined with the mythos of both the venerable Jedi Order and their antithetical counterparts, the Sith. Within the collective consciousness, the lightsaber became synonymous with the Jedi Order's unwavering commitment to uphold peace and justice across the vast expanse of the galaxy. This perception endured, despite the recurrent conflicts that arose against lightsaber-wielding Sith and Dark Jedi.

The weapon itself comprised a blade of pure plasma, gracefully emitted from its hilt and enveloped within a field of force containment. This field not only safeguarded the wielder from the searing heat of the plasma but also maintained the blade's iconic form. Customarily, the hilt was a labor of the wielder's own craftsmanship, fashioned to align harmoniously with their specific requirements, personal preferences, and distinctive style. Given the ethereal nature of plasma and the profound gyroscopic effect it exerted, wielding a lightsaber demanded prodigious strength and nimbleness, rendering it a perilous endeavor for the untrained and foolhardy. Nonetheless, when harnessed by a consummate adept of the Force, the lightsaber assumed a mantle of reverence and intimidation. To brandish such a weapon embodied not only unparalleled prowess and conviction but also consummate finesse and an unparalleled attunement to the inexorable currents of the Force itself.

Standard Lightsaber

Standard

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.

Standard Lightsaber Mechanics:

3d6 HKA, NND, Does Body(1), 0-End(.5). Defense is: Deflector Shields, Beskar, Cortosis, & X. Total active points: 157, Limitations: No Strength bonus(-.5), OAF Real Cost: 63

*If used with in combat without a WF: Lightsaber on a roll 17-18 the user is hit by the saber.

Base 2d6 for knockback, does knock down only.

Double-bladed lightsaber or Saberstaff

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Consisting 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. A rare choose there were only a handful Saberstaff wielders. XR Kun, Bastilia(SP?), Jedi Knight Rogen Kreel. It is known that when Rogen Kreel fell on Taris that a young padawan named Corraun Jax had used his saberstaff before Corraun himself lost the lightsaber when battling the underworld crime boss Savek.

Guard Shoto or Lightsaber Tonfa

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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.

Lightsaber pike

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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.

Shoto

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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

Lightclub

Long

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.

Lightfoil

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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.