Force Grip



Force Grip was a technique by which a user of the Force might apply telekinesis to parts of a target's body, killing them or rendering them unconscious.

Rather than simply "shoving" the target, this was a sustained application of telekinesis, focused more specifically and usually with greater effect. It was not exclusively a dark side ability, although most applications of it were violent, and it was especially favored by members of the Sith Order.

A crushing application of the Force, the Force grip could be used to grip a target's internal organs. The target could be seized with such strength that they would be lifted off their feet. It was possible to simply break the victim's neck, or to strangle them.

One of the most (in)famous users of this Force technique was Darth Vader who often choked those whose "lack of faith was disturbing." Other Force-users known to have used this power included Darth Revan, who was seen choking a Republic Soldier who boarded Revan's ship, and Count Dooku, who used it on Obi-Wan Kenobi when Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker boarded Grievous' ship to rescue the Chancellor.

Another notable user of the Force grip was Kyle Katarn, who utilized the power often in spite of the fact that he was not aligned with the dark side of the Force. During the Reborn crisis, Katarn exercised a degree of control over the Force grip which was beyond his established ability level against Tavion, enraged by her involvement in his partner's apparent death.

Notable Victims

 * Obi-Wan Kenobi - used on him by Count Dooku when he and Anakin Skywalker boarded the Invisible Hand to rescue Chancellor Palpatine. Survived.
 * Padmé Amidala - used on her by Darth Vader when he came to the belief that she had betrayed him. She survived its initial use, but it contributed to her death shortly after.
 * Admiral Motti - used on him by Darth Vader on the Death Star I when he insulted the Sith Lord and his belief in the Force. Survived.
 * Admiral Ozzel - used on him by Darth Vader when he accidentaly tipped off the Rebel Alliance to the presence of the Imperial Fleet shortly before the Battle of Hoth. Died.
 * Captain Lorth Needa - used on him by Darth Vader when the Captain lost track of the Millennium Falcon. Died.
 * Tavion - used on her by Kyle Katarn. Survived

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II