User:MaclimesZero/Force powers

"Nothing is impossible with the Force."

- Kreia

"&hellip;it's used as an advisor or sometimes a power source, others use it like a vibroblade, some like an opinion poll, and yet others use it as a variety of tools."

- Anakin Solo



Force powers were the manifestations of a Jedi, Sith, or other Force-adept's connection with the Force. According to the theory that the Force is one, the light and dark powers did not actually describe the Force, but rather, defined how an individual used it; whether to directly harm his enemies, or help himself overcome situations. Thus the aggressive or vengeful abilities inherently belonged to the dark side, while those which were healing, defensive, self-empowering, or diversionary belonged to the light side.

For example, a Dark Jedi could cast powers that inherently belonged to the light side (like Persuasion). Kyle Katarn, who allied himself with the light side, made use of dark side powers such as Grip and Lightning, possibly because of his experience while fighting Maw, and later on Dromund Kaas. This indicated that skillful Jedi of strong character could use these abilities according to their wisdom since their high experience prevented them from drifting towards the dark side.

Telekinetic Powers
One of the base skills that most force users learn is the ability to manipulate matter and inertia, often referred to as Telekinesis. At it's most basic, Telekinesis can be used simply to lift and move objects, although more advanced users could also hurl objects with greater force, potentially damaging or distracting their opponents. This was a major component in the Sith practice of Dun Möch.

Many Jedi also mastered Force Push and Force Pull, a technique used to throw their opponent backwards (or forwards). It was generally considered to be a potentially corrupting power, if used directly against a live opponent. However, as was often displayed during the Clone Wars, it's use against droids had no such stipulation. There were also many advanced varieties of this power, some of which were Force Whirlwind, Force Wave, and Force Repulse.

Another useful application of telekinetic force was in lightsaber combat. A popular use was to use the Force to propel the Jedi's lightsaber at an opponent, a technique known simply as Saber Throw. A natural extension of this power, the Saber Barrier caused the lightsaber to whirl around the Jedi, defending them from attack. Masters of this and other telekinetic skills could hone their skills to such a degree that they were able to use Telekinetic lightsaber combat, an ability where the animated lightsaber would fight as if a Jedi were holding it. Some Jedi even mastered it to the degree that they were able to control multiple lightsabers at once.

A darker application of telekinetic power was the infamous Force Grip. A very common technique among the Sith, this power used the Force to grab and hold a part of the opponent's, often in an attempt to damage or destroy the body part. A very specialized form of this power was Force Choke, which specifically targeted the opponent's throat, often choking and killing the victim. Force Crush was an advanced, more precise form of Force Grip, often crushing and destroying the target's vital organs.

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Core


The Core powers were the first powers a Jedi learned, and directly affected his own body or objects without actually harming or benefiting anything (except for Push, which could be used against enemies).


 * Telepathy
 * Telekinesis
 * Force Pull/Push
 * Force Jump/Leap
 * Burst of Speed
 * Force Sense
 * Force Seeing
 * Force Empathy
 * Farseeing
 * Force Cloak
 * Force Concealment

Universal


Universal powers were generic Force techniques which were associated with neither side of the Force. Almost all Core powers also qualified as Universal powers, but many of them were uncommon and not an integral part of basic Jedi training.




 * Art of the Small
 * Force whisper
 * Comprehend Speech
 * Force Bellow
 * Force Body
 * Breath Control
 * Psychometry
 * Precognition
 * Force Valor
 * Force Illusion
 * Force Flash
 * Force Comprehension
 * Force Vision


 * Force Suppression
 * Force Breach advanced version of Force Suppression
 * Battle Meditation
 * Force Deflection (without a lightsaber)
 * Force Throw
 * Sever Force
 * Spirit transference

Light
"A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack."

- Yoda

Light side powers were those which benefited the Jedi personally by protecting him, increasing his physical and mental capacities, or defending him. They could also inspire and increase the resolve of allies. Certain light side powers could also be used offensively, but did not directly cause physical harm.


 * Force Healing
 * Ray
 * Energy
 * Jedi mind trick
 * Force Persuasion possibly a lesser form of mind trick
 * Force Projection
 * Force Meld
 * Hibernation Trance
 * Electric Judgment
 * Combustion
 * Alter Environment
 * Force Protection—A power only achieved by high-rank Jedi Masters, Force protection made the bearer invulnerable to a wide range of attacks; the ultimate power in terms of defense.
 * Protection Bubble—With this Force power, the user could create a defensive sphere around the body, which would protect him from a wide range of attacks, deflect laser blasts, and inflict a certain amount of damage upon contact with the enemy.
 * Force Defend—Reduced damage taken by Force powers.
 * Force Absorb—A trained Jedi may have converted all kinds of Force attacks used against them to additional Force charge. As the energy used to perform Force-related powers was limited, a Jedi could use the enemy's attacks to their own benefit, instead of receiving damage from them. During his duel with Count Dooku, Obi-Wan Kenobi used this to absorb Dooku's Force Lightning with his lightsaber. Mace Windu did a similar thing, only that he redirected the lightning against Darth Sidious, thus disfiguring him.
 * Dissipate Energy—Yoda was so skilled with the Force that he used his open palms to absorb dark lightning, in duels with both Dooku and Sidious. This is the most powerful technique when used by Yoda and may be connected to Force Deflection.
 * Force Blinding
 * Malacia
 * Battlemind
 * Morichro
 * Force Stun
 * Force Stasis
 * Force Valor
 * Force Light
 * Force Enlightenment
 * Revitalize
 * Animal Friendship
 * Battle Precognition
 * Droid Disable
 * '''Force Defend
 * Force Orb

Dark
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural."

- Palpatine

Dark side powers were used to harm, debilitate, or kill. Some (like Rage or Drain) were used to benefit the user personally, akin to powers of the light side, with the difference that these were used at the expense of his or her own health or an other individual's Force reserve. It was believed that the powers themselves were not inherently evil, but rather reflected the alignment of the force-user (Jedi/Sith). These powers were often labeled as "evil" due to their common usage or because of the people who used them. Some of these powers could be used for good, just as some powers traditionally considered light can be used for malevolent purposes. Force powers became evil only when used for personal gain, or to impede another; however, continuous use of dark powers was shown to have a corrupting effect on the Force-user, regardless of intent, due to the body being unable to handle such power for long periods of time.


 * Force Lightning [[Image:BZZZZZZ.jpg|thumb|Emperor [[Palpatine]] using his feared Force Lightning technique.]]
 * Chain Lightning—variation of Force Lightning
 * Force Shock—variation of Force Lightning
 * Force Storm (lightning)—advanced version of Force Lightning
 * '''Force Storm (wormhole)
 * Force Rage
 * Force Heal
 * Force Drain
 * Death Field—advanced version of Force Drain
 * Force Hunger-draining/eating the force
 * Force Slow
 * Force Affliction—variation of Force Slow
 * Force Plague—advanced version of Force Slow
 * Force Fear
 * Force Horror-advanced version of Force Fear
 * Force Insanity—advanced version of Force Horror
 * Force Destruction
 * Destruction Orb
 * Deadly Sight
 * Drain Knowledge
 * Mind Control
 * Thought bomb
 * Force Scream
 * Spear of midnight black
 * Electromagnetic torpedo
 * Sith Alchemy
 * Torture by chagrin
 * Force Flight
 * Force Wound
 * Mechu-deru
 * Midichlorian Manipulation

Force powers applied to lightsaber combat
The Jedi and other Force organizations that used lightsabers also developed specific Force techniques especially for lightsaber combat.


 * Alter damage
 * Dun Möch
 * Saber barrier
 * Saber barrier

Behind the scenes
The various abilities listed above have been seen in both the movies and Star Wars games licensed or developed by LucasArts, where 'official' names and definitions are given. In some of the games, the point that Force powers themselves were not inherently evil, but rather reflected the alignment of the Force-user is repeatedly stressed.



The term 'Force Power' originated in Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, where they could be gained via a system of Force 'points'. The game has twelve powers, each labeled as being Neutral (later known as 'Core'), Light and Dark. Note that some powers although have different names, are describing the same power, in different levels or ways of use. The names are often preceded by Force.... For example Grip is mostly known as Force Grip.

It is also important to note that the rigidity of the above system merely reflects the various game design and storytelling strategies, as opposed to some actual delination. The Force is not "magic," nor does it have specific "spells" or "powers," and they are far more interrelated than the list might suggest.

Appearances

 * All instances in which Jedi, Sith, or any Force users whatsoever appear and use these abilities.