Lightsaber Crystals

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LIGHTSABERS

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"The crystal is the heart of the blade. The heart is the crystal of the Jedi. The Jedi is the crystal of the Force. The Force is the blade of the heart. All are intertwined: the crystal, the blade, the Jedi. You are one."
- Jedi Master Unduli

The building of a lightsaber is a required step in the training of both a Jedi and Sith, and involves not just technological skill, but also a close attunement to the Force. Only Jedi and those closely attuned to the Force can make these deadly weapons. This is because the crystals need extremely careful alignment. Failure to do so would cause self destruction upon activation. A Jedi can sense how the crystals should be aligned, but failure is always possible.

Construction
The construction of a sabre takes an extreme amount of concentration. There is no exact instruction to build a lightsaber, due to the irregular shape of the crystals. Thus, each sabre is unique in both the interior and the exterior construction. Often, the design of the sabre reflects in the fashion of the builder. The average sabre has one large cell. When two crystals employing a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse were constructed it allowed the blade to be used underwater, but this modification added difficulty to what was an already complicated construction process. Generally only Jedi from aquatic races would go to the trouble of constructing a waterproof sabre, as only they had the mobility to use it effectively underwater.

Timeframe
A minimum of one month in needed to create such a sophisticated weapon. This includes assembling the pieces, both by hand and with the Force, and meditating to imbue the crystals. A Jedi would often spend weeks putting it together, making sure that each part fit perfectly, and that it met their exact preferences in length, colour, blade frequency, and so on. As this is an RP forum, construction will take considerably less time, all depending on how the character goes about it.

Components
The lightsaber components consists of these items:

• A handgrip
  
• An activation stud plate
  
• A safety switch
  
• An emitter matrix
  
• A lens assembly
  
• A power cell (for the most part, unlimited in power; requires little recharging)
  
• A power conduit
  
• A recharge socket (recharges the power cell when the lightsaber is off)

The recharge socket on the sabre is rarely used, once every few years a Jedi must plug his sabre to be recharged. This takes about 24 hours, depending on the intensity of the blade. Power cells last so long because they are continuously recharged. The blade is a loop of energy, and when released, it simply goes back to the power cell. The only time it loses power is when a sabre strikes an object because the loop is discontinued and the energy flows through the target, destroying it.

Constructing Your Lightsaber
In order to build a lightsaber, you must follow these steps:

• Gather the proper components.
  
• Design the whole project on a blueprint. The lightsaber's hilt is traditionally 25 to 30 centimetres long; however, design and dimensions of hilts varied greatly in part to the preferences and physiological needs of each creator.
  
• Go to any Temple within the Jedi Order and once there, use the laser cutting tools and adhesive bonds found in the workshops to create the exterior. Using a diatium laser, make a lateral cut along the completed exterior, so that the handle is in half. The handle is commonly made of advanced titanium alloy, which is the same material used to make starships.
  
• Once the exterior is completed, insert the power assembly. Often these come all in one piece, but if a larger or smaller one is needed, it must be built from each individual part.
  
• Next is the crystal chamber. You must decide whether or not to use a single crystal or two crystals. More than one crystal makes the blade length adjustable, but for a steep price. The proper alignment of the crystals becomes much harder to make. Take extreme care in aligning the crystals using a low power laser.
  
  After that, the blade generation module must be in. This converts the energy into arc wave energy. Unlike the power assembly, this must be constructed part for part.
  
  
• Finally, use a molecular welder to attach the handle halves, which will make it look as if no cut has been made. The last and most dangerous step is activation, make sure the crystals are properly aligned, or you may kill yourself.

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Lightsaber Types

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Standard / Single-Bladed Lightsabers

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The standard lightsaber consisted of a straight hilt approximately 20 to 30 centimeters long. As it is the standard make, it has no defining features other than details on individual hilts, as each weapon is often self-fabricated by the wielder and customized to suit their specifications. Most lightsabers were adapted to allow for a two-handed grip, and some even had a few cosmetic attachments such as a belt ring to easily attach the hilt to clothing. There were several controls around the hilt that would alter the blade itself, including length and intensity, which would be changed according to situation.[/center]

Curved Lightsabers

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Curved-hilt lightsabers were of a design which featured a hilt with a built in curve. This was usually done to allow the hilt to fit better into the palm, facilitating the use of one-handed fighting styles such as Makashi, or to provide variable blade angle to confuse opponents. The curved hilt prevents easy disarmaments, and allows for a more gracious grasp on the hilt.[/center]

Double-Bladed Lightsabers

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Also referred to as saberstaffs and Sith lightsabers, double-bladed lightsabers consisted of a single hilt that projected a blade from both ends, resulting in a deadly staff-like weapon. Most saberstaff hilts were of increased length, as they usually consisted of two separate lightsabers connected at the pommels.

The usage of double-bladed lightsabers eventually gave rise to the use of paired lightsabers. As many double-bladed lightsabers were simply two separate lightsabers joined at the pommel, this was taken advantage of and the weapons were connected with a locking mechanism rather than a solid weld, allowing the two weapons to be separated for Jar'Kai dual-blade combat. Many duelists used the paired function to surprise enemies in combat, wielding it as a saberstaff before separating the weapons. Other versions of the paired lightsaber had the weapons joined by a fiber cord instead of a locking mechanism. Those linked by the fiber cords were held by the cord and flailed about, exchanging control for unpredictability.

The Jedi would often frown upon such practices as the double blade was supposedly only more efficient for killing, rather than defending, however these protests seem to have fallen silent.[/center]

Guard Shoto Lightsabers

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A variation on the standard short shoto lightsabers, guard shotos featured an elongated hilt with a secondary handle built angling 90 degrees out from the main hilt. They were built to be carried by the second handle, with the blade parallel to the forearm, allowing the weapon to be easily used for blocks. Due to the defensive nature of the weapon, it was recommended that the casing be machined out of lightsaber-resistant phrik alloy.

These sabers could be attached through restraints to wrists, or left free like normal sabers, and offer a more brawlerish style of combat. If free, however, it could be grasped by the other hilts to allow for a more normal style of combat. It was very dangerous for untrained users. [/center]

Crossguard Lightsaber

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The crossguard lightsaber, also known as the forked lightsaber, was a type of lightsaber seen very rarely. The crossguard lightsaber was essentially a regular lightsaber with a second blade emitter protruding near the first one at a 45-degree angle to the axis of the hilt. The blade the second emitter emitted was dagger-sized. The smaller blade offered protection against blades aimed towards the hand.[/center]

Long Handle Lightsabers

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The long-handle lightsaber was a variation on the traditional Jedi weapon with a handle several times longer than that of a standard lightsaber. Requiring a particular fighting style from the wielder, this weapon was easy to swing around the body, using joints of the body as fulcrums upon which the lightsaber could be levered. [/center]

Lightsaber Pike

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The lightsaber pike, also known as lightsaber lance, was a unique weapon that resembled a primitive halberd or spear in many aspects. 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. Though the weapon was a prefered weapon for long range, its uses in close quarters were quite restricted.[/center]

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Blade Variations

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Training Saber

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Commonly thought to be low powered lightsabers, training lightsabers, also known as training sabers and practice sabers, were actual lightsabers that possessed a highly intensified electromagnetic containment field which was far more difficult to penetrate than that of a standard lightsaber. Thus the energy which formed the blade was better contained and able to do far less damage, and would result in welts, bruises, and minor burns instead of amputation or death. [/center]

Duel-Phase

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While most lightsabers featured a built-in length adjust, dual-phase lightsabers allowed for rapid transitions between two sets of preset lengths. The dual-phase lightsaber was originally conceived early in history, being used for the purpose of lightsaber dueling. The most common usage at the time would be to switch between a standard length and one of increased length as a surprise tactic during lightsaber duels. In more contemporary times, however, it is more common to have the secondary length be shorter for precision cutting.[/center]

Shoto

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Essentially, a shoto was a short lightsaber. Featuring a shortened blade length and diminuative handle, it was basically a miniaturized lightsaber. Shoto's were usually used as the secondary weapon in dual-blade combat, as their smaller blade length resulted in a less intensive gyroscopic effect, making the weapon easier to handle. Shotos were also used a primary weapons by some duelists, most who did so being of diminuative size, making a full sized lightsaber impractical, though this is not always the case. [/center]

Lightclub

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The lightclub, also known as a great lightsaber or greatsaber, was a weapon similar to a lightsaber. However, special focusing crystals and power systems enabled this rare lightsaber to project a blade up to three meters in length. These large lightsabers were generally used only by beings of immense stature. [/center]

Lightwhip

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Lightwhips were exotic variations on the typical lightsaber that saw only rare usage. Like a lightsaber, it emitted a coherent beam of energy, but instead of a straight meter-long blade, it was several meters in length and flexible. Most lightwhips were produced by emitters extended from the hilt. The energy field was then created around the solid emitters. Wielded in a whip-like manner, they were used to attack opponents at a range and provide an element of unpredictability in combat. However, they were significantly weaker than standard lightsabers, and their blades were ineffective defensively. [/center]

Lightfoil

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Lightfoils were small and elegant energy swords based upon lightsabers. They were popular among certain nobles of the Tapani sector, especially those that called themselves "saber rakes". Lightfoils were weaker than authentic lightsabers due to the poor quality focusing crystals used in their manufacture and the relatively low level of craftsmanship compared to Jedi artisans. They did not require any connection to the Force to create, and were fully usable by non-Force sensitives.[/center]

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Lightsaber Crystals, Effects & Colors

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EFFECT CRYSTALS

COLORS

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Lightsaber Modifications

These are just a few ofl the modifications you can perform to any Lightweapon, although some can not be used on specific Lightweapons.

-Call Beacon-

The call beacon is the simplest device to install in a lightsaber. This device will summon a ship with a slave circuit like a regular call beacon, only the button is embedded in the handle of the lightsaber.


-Cell Recognizer-

This device is used to modify a lightsaber such that it will not function for anyone except certain people. A small sensor array and recognition chip are installed in the handle of the lightsaber, which reads the cell patterns of whoever is holding the weapon. If the cell patterns do not match that of designated "safe" users, the weapon's power cells shut down, and any failsafe devices are activated. Failsafe devices can range from electrocution to a loud warble to a quiet beacon which alerts the owner via comlink that the weapon is in the hands of an unauthoried bearer.


-Concealed Compartment-

A Jedi may choose to create a hidden compartment in his lightsaber which can only be accessed if you know what to look for. The cost is no more than the cost of the supplies to construct the handle of the lightsaber, however the difficulty when crafting the blade is increased.


-Disguised Lightsaber-

Often when a Jedi is forced to work under cover, carrying a lightsaber is less than practical. Through the attachment of prop appliances to the lightsaber, the weapon could easily be made to look like a hydrospanner or glow rod. More complicated enhancments could allow the lightsaber to function as said device in a limited capacity. This allows Jedi to move about underected without sacrificing a key component of their functionality.


-Double Offclick Switch-

One click activates, two clicks deactivates; this is so that the lighstaber does not accidentally shut off in combat.


-Force Activated Switch-

The wielder must use the Force to make a connection withn the handle which allows energy to flow.


-Increased Illumination-

The light output of the saber is increased to match a glow rod.


-Internal Switch-

A lightsaber is a potentially deadly weapon, should it somehow fall into the hands of someone unfamiliar with the device. To prevent the accidental removal of body parts should the untrained person get hold of the weapon, the activation stud is concealed within the casing of the lightsaber itself. The only way to activate the weapon is for the Jedi to use a quick burst of telekinesis, flicking the trigger inside the actual hilt itself. Although this extra step may slow the activation of the lightsaber down slightly, the extra piece of mind that it provides the Jedi that have installed it on their own weapons is invaluable.


-Joining Sabers-

In order for the Jedi to join two lightsabers together, he must find the following items: a set of special welding tools, a magna-lock for each saber, a release switch, and a power connector. If the Jedi is successful in creating this, the 2 sabers are joined by a powerful elecromagnetic field which can only be unlocked by hitting the release switch. They are joined together at the base of each saber and make a staff-like weapon. If, however, they are unsuccessful then both sabers are damaged beyond use.


-Light Suppression-

For all the lamers out there who want to sacrifice all style points, this modification exists. There are two ways to make this modification work. One is to "dim" the light made bay the saber, and sacrificing some damage done by the saber, and the other is to tune it to the UV or IR spectrums. If the later is the case only certain aliens or humans wearing goggles (or using Shift Sense) would be able to see the blade.


-Lightsaber Signature Baffling-

A Jedi will often be called upon to go undercover - either against a planetary government hostile to the Republic, a powerful crime lord, or simply a situation where the Jedi will need his lightsaber on a moments notice. As some of the more powerful and vast organization will certainly have extensive scanner technology in place to detect weapons, a problem arises - how to keep the weapon and not blow the cover.

Disassembling the weapon, removing the power pack and hiding the parts in separate locations is not an option, should the need to draw quickly arise. Hiding the saber inside a capped off lead pipe might work in the short term, but is unwieldy and cumbersome. The answer comes in the form of a series of energy signature baffles, and the incorporation of certain sensor proof alloys into the saber's hilt design. Quite simply, this disguises the lightsaber from sensors and weapon detectors - either concealing the weapon's energy signature outright or electronically 'suggestion' the energy output of something harmless, such as a comlink or a chronometer.


-Lock Blade-

The Lock Blade is the opposite of the pressure grip. The saber stays on until the wielder shuts it off, thus allowing the user to throw the saber at a target.


-Lock On Switch-

The lightsaber's On/Off switch can be locked into the 'On' position and can't be turned off with one touch.


-Palmprint Recognition Lockout-

This modification insures that the lightsaber will not operate in the hands of unauthorized personnel. A small sensor array built into the hilt of the lightsaber constantly reads the current operator, insuring that the cellular makeup and palm print configuration matches that of certified individuals. Should the pattern not match, the weapon simply shuts down and/or will not work.


-Pressure Grip-

A good modification for beginners. When the hilt is let go of (as in a drop or fumble) the blade automatically shuts off to reduce the chance of harming the user (or, God forbid, an innocent). The Pressure Grip may be thrown but the user must use Telekinesis to keep pressure on the grip at all times.


-Silenced Blade-

Some Jedi texts from the days of the wars with the Sith indicate that certain Sith warriors had perfected the art of effectively silencing a lightsaber blade. By adjusting the crystals within the blade, and adding a few special ones to reduce noise, some lightsabers have been reduced to a nearly noiseless blade, making only the faintest whisper of a noise when activated. This modification is very costly and very difficult to perform however.


-Trapped Handle-

Typically reserved for Dark Jedi, some lightsabers have special traps in their handles to prevent unauthorized use. The handle may have spikes or blade which burst forth from the handle and damage the user, or electrocute the user instead. Whatever the trap, they are triggered typically through incorrect cell recognition (see the Cell Recognizer above), or by a "dummy" activiation switch which triggers the trap. This modification is very difficult to perform however.


-Water-Proof Casing-

When constructing a lightsaber, some Jedi (particularly those at home in a moist environment, like Mon Calamari) add a secondary water-proof casing to the handles of their lightsabers in order to protect the power cell inside. While still not reliable for functioning underwater, this will allow a lightsaber to be carried normally on aquatic journeys, without the necessity of removing the power pack. A water-proof casing must be crafted at the same time as the lightsaber itself to fit properly over the handle.


-Water Resistant Casing-

Lightsabers as a rule generally don't work underwater, and could potentially have trouble functioning in extremely moisture rich environments. When immersed, the lightsaber's delicate mechanics and circuitry tend to short out or otherwise malfunction. However, with proper construction, they can be made to function under such conditions.
The actual casing of the lightsaber can be made water resistant with great ease. This allows the lightsaber to function in heavy rains, direct streams of water, and nearly every moist situation short of total submersion. To allow the lightsaber to function completely underwater is a bit more complex. In addition to the construction of a water resistant hilt, the crystal set in the beam emitter assembly must be precisely cut, forming a tight seal with the casing. This, in addition to several other minor adjustments will permit the lightsaber to function underwater up to a depth of 300 feet (assuming a standard planetary atmospheric pressures).

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