Star Wars question..

[Skel]

Did anyone restrict the use of light sabers? I always had the impression that the only people that had any interest in them were the ones with powers to it up, otherwise everyone just preferred having a blaster (or gun) to the sword.

The question was spawned due to the stupid meme that's floating around about no one blaming the light saber. Yes, I know it's a movie, and yes I get gun control points made with a movie automatically fail. It just brought the question to my mind.

 

[mmntech]

According to Wookieepedia:

Due to the weightlessness of plasma and the strong gyroscopic effect generated by it, lightsabers required a great deal of strength and dexterity to wield, and it was extremely difficult—and dangerous—for the untrained to attempt using.

I believe they're also complicated to make since they require special rare crystals.

 

[A Casual Fitz]

"with powers to it up"? What the hell are you talking about

 

[Sonikku]

Did anyone restrict the use of light sabers? I always had the impression that the only people that had any interest in them were the ones with powers to it up, otherwise everyone just preferred having a blaster (or gun) to the sword.

The question was spawned due to the stupid meme that's floating around about no one blaming the light saber. Yes, I know it's a movie, and yes I get gun control points made with a movie automatically fail. It just brought the question to my mind.

The crystal powers it up. Not the Jedi. (or Sith) Anybody could use one. (Like Han Solo did in Episode 5) They just aren't practical for most as non Force Sensitives would have difficulty blocking blaster bolts with one. Some non sensitives like the Mandalorian Pre Vizsla for instance uses a lightsaber though simply because he was skilled in the ways of swordsmanship.

Fun Fact: In the first draft EVERYBODY used them. Even Stormtroopers!

 

[MongGrel]

Killing Krayt dragons used to be one of the best things for light sabres crystals long ago, but that was long ago and probably doesn't mean anything these days.

It's a game parameter, they can do whatever they want with it.

Just becoming a Jedi there was a pretty serious thing once upon a time there, and they seriously fucked that one up on CURB.

 

[Skel]

"with powers to it up"? What the hell are you talking about

Sorry.. meant to say, powers to back it up.. Not that they power it. Just that with the rest of the powers that a Jedi has suddenly having a sword in a gun fight isn't stupid.

 

[lupi]

as others said, having ability to use the force aids in properly wielding one as an effective weapon, and blaster blocking almost impossible without being a force wielder which is why they are looked down upon by most of the populace.

 

[Slew Foot]

Why is it called the Tantive IV? How did they get roman numerals? Or ishould it relly be called Corellian numerals?

 

[Fanatical Meat]

According to Wookieepedia:


I believe they're also complicated to make since they require special rare crystals.

Yes. Dark Sidth manufacture the crystals that's why their sabers are red. Jedi go the found in nature route.

 

[mmntech]

Why is it called the Tantive IV? How did they get roman numerals? Or ishould it relly be called Corellian numerals?

The ship (actually most ships) is never named in the films. That came out of the expanded universe. In the original X-Wing, you see Tantives I-III. IIRC, the mission was to use them as decoys so the Empire didn't know which ship the Death Star plans were on.

 

[Skel]

So I asked a friend who wrote for the Dark Horse comics, and he told me that there wasn't anything in the SW bible about anyone saying only Jedi could use the light saber. It was pretty much felt that without those Jedi reflexes and skills (or training) it didn't do one much good. To paraphrase him.."Light sabers may have been weapons for a more civilized time, but they were dangerous. You were more likely to slice off your own hand or foot rather than parry pistol blasts, without the Force to guide you."

Of course this also didn't mean much, and the SW bible everyone worked from was subjected to change the moment Lucas said something. My question on if the Empire/Jedi/whoever regulated the sabers is answered though...

 

[zerocool84]

All you guys quoting stuff that is no longer valid.

 

[smackababy]

Grievous used multiple lightsabers he took from Jedi scum! He wasn't a force user. Hell, he wasn't even a full person.

 

[Phoenix86]

Grievous used multiple lightsabers he took from Jedi scum! He wasn't a force user. Hell, he wasn't even a full person.

Wasn't he trained by someone though? Dooku?

 

[mmntech]

The Wookieepedia article on lightsabers does mention that the Emperor restricted their use to only a few authorized individuals. So I suppose possessing one was illegal after the Jedi purges.

Logically though, a firearm (or a blaster) is going to be a far better weapon than a sword. Even one that can cut through metal like a hot knife through butter. Remember when Indie shoots the swordsman in Raiders. If you don't have the Force, that's what's going to happen.

Grievous used multiple lightsabers he took from Jedi scum! He wasn't a force user. Hell, he wasn't even a full person.

Let us not speak about the prequels. :whiste:

Grievous was (mostly) a robot though so it makes sense he'd have enhanced strength and dexterity to handle them.

 

[Phoenix86]

Grievous was (mostly) a robot though so it makes sense he'd have enhanced strength and dexterity to handle them.

Even if you throw out the "hard to wield" part, which they did in the prequels, the main benefit to their use was knowing the blaster shot was coming so they could block it.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Grievous used multiple lightsabers he took from Jedi scum! He wasn't a force user. Hell, he wasn't even a full person.

While he did use them they were more trophies from dead Jedi to him(?)

 

[Phoenix86]

While he did use them they were more trophies from dead Jedi to him(?)

I can't remember if he started with another weapon first but he certainly used them against Jedis, so more than trophies for sure.

 

[Greenman]

You people need to get out more.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I can't remember if he started with another weapon first but he certainly used them against Jedis, so more than trophies for sure.

I'm not a prequel fan I know he did use them but it wasn't elegant. So yeah anyone can use them but being effective us another question.
Similar to medieval times. Long bows were better but any idiot could use a crossbow pretty effectively.

 

[smackababy]

I'm not a prequel fan I know he did use them but it wasn't elegant. So yeah anyone can use them but being effective us another question.
Similar to medieval times. Long bows were better but any idiot could use a crossbow pretty effectively.

Grievous (in the possibly defunct EU), was known as one of the best duelists in the galaxy after Dooku's training in lightsaber combat. Also, it should be noted Obi Wan actually kills Grievous with a blaster, proving long before the Empire took over, hokey religion and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

 

[waggy]

You people need to get out more.

fuck that. tried it. I got a Girlfriend and hten married..and kids. IF i stayed in with my comics and computer i would have more money and toys.

 

[smackababy]

fuck that. tried it. I got a Girlfriend and hten married..and kids. IF i stayed in with my comics and computer i would have more money and toys.

How dare you know things about Star Wars! You nerd! Now, sit and watch me recite some other arbitrarily nerdy shit and pretend I'm cooler than you!

 

[Skel]

The Wookieepedia article on lightsabers does mention that the Emperor restricted their use to only a few authorized individuals. So I suppose possessing one was illegal after the Jedi purges.

Logically though, a firearm (or a blaster) is going to be a far better weapon than a sword. Even one that can cut through metal like a hot knife through butter. Remember when Indie shoots the swordsman in Raiders. If you don't have the Force, that's what's going to happen.



Let us not speak about the prequels. :whiste:

Grievous was (mostly) a robot though so it makes sense he'd have enhanced strength and dexterity to handle them.

Does this "Wookieepedia" ref where they mentioned the Emperor restricting the sabers? I'm guessing it was somewhere in the EU (the old one that is) and not in the movies as no one remembers that. I do also get that none of the EU matters anymore, but as it's a stupid question in a made up universe I don't think what matters really.. matters..

 

[smackababy]

Does this "Wookieepedia" ref where they mentioned the Emperor restricting the sabers? I'm guessing it was somewhere in the EU (the old one that is) and not in the movies as no one remembers that. I do also get that none of the EU matters anymore, but as it's a stupid question in a made up universe I don't think what matters really.. matters..

I think some of the prequel EU is still "canon" until it is rewritten. Disney has confirmed all the after Return of the Jedi EU is all done away with, but I don't see why we can't still consider things that will likely never get touched in Disney lore.