Swoopdueling

Sport dueling was any of a number of events and activities that pitted individuals against one another in combat for the entertainment of a crowd.

History
Many cultures often had some form of gladiatorial entertainment. These various competitions were often incorporated into intergalactic tournaments. During the Mandalorian Wars, sport dueling was big business. A group called the Franchise organized many different types of duels into different intergalactic tournaments. By adding safety precautions, they were able to get the duels sanctioned by the Galactic Republic. By adding the new class of swoopdueling to their events, the Franchise made sport dueling, in all its forms, one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the galaxy.

Swoop Dueling
A new innovation at the time, swoop dueling combined the thrill of Swoop racing with the excitement of a gladiatorial combat. Combatants and their steeds varied greatly depending on the tournament and event. Combatants used anything from swoop and Speeder bikes to jetpacks and winged creatures to provide aerial combat for spectators. The biggest swoopdueling tournament the Franchise held was on Jervo's World. Most events started in the central areana, but would quickly move to many sub-arenas, where various environments and hazards were recreated. Combatants would try to outmaneuver, outrace, or outfight their opponents. There were many different events in the tournament. These events included the Solo Aerials and the Tandem Open. Zayne Carrick once took part in this tournament.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 39: Dueling Ambitions, Part 1
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 40: Dueling Ambitions, Part 2