Lightsaber pike/Legends


 * Jedi
 * Sith

The lightsaber pike, also known as lightsaber lance, was a unique weapon that resembled a primitive poleaxe in many aspects.

Specifications


The long handle of the weapon was made of phrik alloy, which allowed it to resist lightsabers. At the end of the handle was a lightsaber blade that was shorter and thicker than a normal one. The blade could be activated by a switch further down the weapon's shaft. Including the blade, the weapon was almost as long as the wielder's body, and could keep enemies at a distance, giving the wielder the advantage of a longer reach.

Much like the Double-bladed lightsaber, however, the weapon's length was also something of a hindrance, as it did not transition well into stabbing attacks, and was much more vulnerable to such moves. In addition to this, the pike required a considerable amount of open space to wield effectively. As such, a user who found himself in close quarters would be at a distinct disadvantage.

History
A Sith Lord of the old Sith Empire, Darth Chratis wielded a lightsaber pike, concealing the weapon in his staff.

The Jedi Kazdan Paratus wielded a pike, taking the weapon into exile with him during the Great Jedi Purge. He ultimately wielded it against Darth Vader's apprentice, Galen Marek, and the weapon was destroyed in the ensuing melee.

Lightsaber pikes were the favored weapons of the Emperor's Shadow Guard, and also saw occasional use by the Emperor's Royal Guard and the Imperial Senate Guard.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance
 * The Force Unleashed novel
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed game
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed comic