Lethal Force
Lets cut to
the the chase. The Force is many things, Midi-chlorians, a cosmic energy field,
the light and dark side, Sith and Jedi etc. But this essay will be focused on
the Abilities that a creature strong in the force can manifest and whether or
not they can make anyone completely invincible. This is written using only the
live action films as reference and contains no non-canon work.
ESP (extra
sensory perception). Force Users can sense any nearby life-forms and the
emotions radiating from them. Feeling hostile intent can help avoid surprise
attacks.
Reaching out
with the Force, the user can anticipate attacks even if blind.
User's often
focus on allowing the Force to guide their actions, allowing them to navigate
to a location that they could not find normally, a very useful ability.
Physical
Enhancment; A Force user can access highly enhanced reflexes. This allows them
to wield a lightsaber without cutting their own limbs off, attacking faster
than most opponents can react and deflecting subsonic blaster bolts with ease.
They can also leap hundreds of feet, safely fall long distances and temporarily
increase speed to a blur.
Mind Tricks;
Practiced users of the Force can manipulate the minds of others, particularly
the "weak minded". This technique is ineffective against Toydarians
and Hutts. The target is placed into a suggestible state similar to hypnotism
and follows the user's directions. The
Force can also be used to calm animals enough for them to be ridden.
Sith
Lightning; This is often seen as the most powerful Force technique that
requires focused hatred to work at full potential. Death by electrocution is
not quick or painless. It can be used one-handed for saber duelists, used with
telekinesis to throw people around while electrocuting them or bounced
off of surfaces. This ability can lock down a target or group and disable them
for a few minutes. However effective it may be, there are still ways to stop
lightning. It can be absorbed by a lightsaber. The most experienced Force users
can absorb or even redirect it with their bare hands.
Telekinesis;
This is the most versatile ability Force Users can tap. They can
"Push" a target a considerable distance, "choke" a creature
by constricting its throat or lift multiple objects. Using this power requires
mental focus. Distance is no object. Anything the user can see or envision
accuratly can be moved. The size of the object to be moved is also not an
issue. Darth Vader is the pioneer in this area, able to snatch the blaster out
of someone's hand and stop blaster bolts with his bare hand.
Disintegrate
Self; Just as Sith lightning is the ultimate manifestation of Dark side power,
the ultimate ability of the Jedi school of learning is to phase the User's body
completely out of the physical world and become a "Force Ghost"
essentially becoming immortal. Yoda, the greatest Jedi ever to live. Was able
to hit someone in the physical world with his stick and cause lightning to
strike a tree while in ghost form. It seems appropriate that the greatest Sith
goal is being able to shoot lightning, while Jedi aim for more long-term and
non-violent goals.
Precognition;
Force users will sometimes see visions of the past or future. Future visions
are unreliable, reflecting possible events based on the current state of the
galaxy, but the future is always in flux, nothing is nailed down.
Lightsabers;
The laser sword is a perfect weapon for a force user. It can be thrown
accuratley with the force and return to the user. They come in Green, Blue, Red
and Purple. Single hilt, double-bladed, dual wielded and crossblade models
exist. Each lightsaber is customized to fit a specific user. Every User has a
prefered fighting style. Fast blows blurring together, strong, unstoppable
attacks and everything inbetween can be used.
New age Force
Powers; Recent films have revealed new and extremely powerful Force abilities
that greatly expand the potential of force users. Force telekinesis that can
freeze a person in place or stop a blaster bolt in its tracks. Forcibly
accessing someone's memories or knocking them unconcious with a wave of the
hand. Projecting a image of the User across the galaxy. As more films come out
the nature of the Force will no doubt be explored more fully and this essay
will be rendered obsolete.
Epilogue: How
to destroy a Force-User
No telling
when a powerful Force-User will threaten your life, liberty or sanity. So here
are some valid ways to turn an ordinary guy into a Sith-Killer.
Flamethrowers,
toxic darts and slug rifles cannot be deflected by lightsabers. Concentrated
high-power blaster fire can overwhelm saber defences. Rockets and other
explosives are effective. In general throw everything you have at them from
range.
Electrostaffs,
shock rods and riot batons made of lightsaber-resistant alloys if the target
closes in to melee range. Be sure to train intensley before combat.
Saber-resistant armor would be a good asset as well.
Jetpacks, grapnel guns etc can help you match
the supernatural agility of a Force-User
In the end
fighting someone who can always predict your next move is risky at best.
Thats it
folks! Thanks for reading my post. Please comment below and tell me if I missed
anything important.
