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Force lightning first appeared in [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']], the final film of the [[Original trilogy|original]] ''[[Star Wars]]'' trilogy. In the Expanded Universe, now re-branded as [[Star Wars Legends|''Star Wars'' Legends]], Force lightning had a number of useful variants and could be summoned even by [[Jedi]]. These uses, however, are no longer considered [[canon]] and in canon media only practitioners of the [[dark side of the Force]] have been observed using the skill. |
Force lightning first appeared in [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']], the final film of the [[Original trilogy|original]] ''[[Star Wars]]'' trilogy. In the Expanded Universe, now re-branded as [[Star Wars Legends|''Star Wars'' Legends]], Force lightning had a number of useful variants and could be summoned even by [[Jedi]]. These uses, however, are no longer considered [[canon]] and in canon media only practitioners of the [[dark side of the Force]] have been observed using the skill. |
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- "How does one defend against such power?"
"A wise master does not reveal all his secrets at once. In due time, my apprentice." - ―Savage Opress and Dooku, after electrocuting Opress with a barrage of Force lightning
Force lightning was a Force power utilized by the Sith.[5] The technique involved a discharge of electricity from the practitioner's fingertips,[1] resulting in electrocution and even disfigurement if the target was hit with it.[6]
Targets could deflect the discharge using a lightsaber. Some powerful Force-users were also capable of absorbing it using only the Force,[2] but only for a short while, and at the price of immense effort.[7] Gungan personal energy shields were also capable of repelling Force lightning.[8]
In some cases, the lightning intensity was so high that the victim's skeletal system started glowing and could be seen through his or her skin—as demonstrated with Mace Windu[6]—or even through heavy armor.[1]
Behind the scenes
Sidious blasts Luke Skywalker with lightning in Ralph McQuarrie artwork seen in The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
Force lightning first appeared in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, the final film of the original Star Wars trilogy. In the Expanded Universe, now re-branded as Star Wars Legends, Force lightning had a number of useful variants and could be summoned even by Jedi. These uses, however, are no longer considered canon and in canon media only practitioners of the dark side of the Force have been observed using the skill.
Appearances
Non-Canon Appearances
- Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Return of the Kyber Saber"- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Crisis on Coruscant"
- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Gambit on Geonosis"
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sources
- Sith in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars in 100 Scenes
- LEGO Classic Star Wars (Set: 75093 Death Star Final Duel)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- Force Lightning in the Databank (backup link)
- Sith in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Altar of Mortis"
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Massacre"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sith in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- ↑ Poll: Which Star Wars Weapon Would You Use? on StarWars.com (backup link)
