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Lightsabers are weapons available to Force using members, whether or not they are aligned to the dark side or the light.

"This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

―Obi-Wan Kenobi

The lightsaber is a weapon used by Force Users. Lightsabers consist of a blade of plasma that is powered by a kyber crystal and emitted from hilts of various styles and shapes. The beam is held by a containment field that allows the blade to maintain its shape and size. It is a weapon that required skill and training, and was greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with the Force.

A Knight's Tale

Regardless of their Path or Order, all Force-sensitive members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood go through a journey of trials to earn the coveted rank of Knight. Along with earning their first saber, once Knighted a member is offered the full benefit of studying and perfecting the various forms and styles of Lightsaber combat known.

Knights of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood are able to adhere to the following lightsaber Forms: Shii-Cho, Makashi, Soresu, Ataru, Djem So, Niman, Jar'Kai, Juyo, Shien, Sokan, and Vapaad.

Types of Lightsabers

Different options for lightsabers unlock at different ranks.

Training Lightsabers -- Initiate

Often called “glowbats”, Training Lightsabers emit a pale colored beam of light that is held by a similar containment field used on standard lightsabers. Unlike a standard lightsaber, however, Training Sabers are only able to stun and bruise when making contact with solid matter and lack the potency of an actual lightsaber. As the name suggests, these lightsabers were training tools that allow a Jedi to understand the principles of wielding a weightless weapon without the risk of maiming themselves or their sparring partners. They could not deflect blasters or resist a standard lightsaber and would not break a standard weapon like a vibroblade.

Armory Lightsaber -- Protector to JH

The armory lightsaber is a generic metallic cylinder with a limited range of colors. While dull in appearance, the blade itself matches the same potency as a standard lightsaber.

Lightsaber -- DJK

The standard lightsaber for a Knight of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood can come in a variety of single-hilt styles. They have the ability to deflect blaster bolts, sear through any material (with the exception of rare resistant materials like mandalorian iron or sith swords) and cauterizes wounds dealt to an organic being. Contrary to popular belief the cauterization effect is *not* instant, and blood can indeed be spilled in the dramatic moments it takes for the wound to seal over.

All lightsabers posses the ability to deflect blaster bolts. For Soresu, Shien, and Sokan users specifically, lightsabers can also be used to be aim and redirect blaster bolts into specific targets.

True to what has been established in Star Wars duels, a lightsaber has the ability to “ground” Force Lightning. For the purposes of realistic combat, a character should have their lightsaber at the ready and facing the opponent head-on. While not taxing, it is an action that would require the character to be focused on the incoming attack, making it less believable in a situation where the Lightning is thrown by surprise. Powers like Precognition can come in handy with this, but are not required.

All Force-User members gain access to a selection of standard lightsabers upon reaching Knighthood.

Further selection of pre-styled Lightsabers become available as you move through the ranks of the Brotherhood.

Custom Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 2.

Dual Lightsabers

Some Jedi choose to wield two lightsabers simultaneously. It should be noted that when it comes to lightsaber combat, two is not strictly better than one. The inability to grip a hilt with both hands removes a great deal of the power a user is able to put into each strike. The Jedi typically will block or parry with the blade in their non-dominant hand, and perform offensive strikes with their dominant. These principles can vary between the different forms.

Members can begin to use standard Dual Lightsabers upon reaching the rank of Equite 1.

Further selection of pre-styled Dual Lightsabers become available at the rank of Equite 2 and Equite 3.

Custom Dual Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 4.

Double-Bladed Lightsabers (Saberstaff) -- EQ 2

The saberstaff is a lightsaber with a beam emitter at both ends. Originally developed by the Sith in the Old Republic, double-bladed lightsaber combat was eventually learned by the Jedi as well. A double-blade lightsaber can be constructed by simply attaching two lightsabers together by the ends, and therefore, typically a saberstaff hilt is significantly longer than a traditional lightsaber. Both beams generally can be activated independently, and when both are active, the user’s motions and fighting bears a significant resemblance to combat with a traditional quarterstaff. The long, sweeping motions necessitated by having a blade on both ends limits the Forms that a Jedi can employ when wielding a saberstaff. As the saberstaff was significantly less common, many opponents are caught off guard when facing against one.

Members can being using standard Double-Bladed Lightsabers at the rank of Equite 2.

Further selection of pre-styled Double-Bladed Lightsaber’s become available at Equite 3.

Custom Double-Bladed Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 4.

Custom Dual-phase Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Elder 1.

Custom UV Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Elder 2.

Lightsaber Availability

Lightsabers, both standard issue and custom, are available in many different varieties with different options for both hilt and blade. The following table outlines which options are available at each rank.

Rank	Selector Options	Custom Options
Lightsaber Availability
NV1	Training Saber	--
JM1	Armory Single Saber	--
JM4	Single lightsaber	--
EQ1	Armory Dual Sabers	--
EQ2	Armory Saberstaff 5x Dual Saber designs	Custom Single lightsaber (Includes shoto & long handled hilts)
EQ3	Any Dual Sabers Any Saberstaffs	Alchemically treated crystals
EQ4	--	Custom dual sabers Custom saberstaffs
EL1	--	Any weapon combination Dual-phase lightsabers
EL2	--	UV lightsaber

Metals

Here's an example of some of the metals available to members during the crafting of their lightsabers:

File:Metal Pattern.jpg

Examples of metals used in lightsabers

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 {{Codex TOC}}Lightsabers are weapons available to [[starwars:Force user|Force using]] members, whether or not they are aligned to the [[starwars:dark side of the Force|dark side]] or the [[starwars:Light side of the Force|light]].
-==  How they work  ==
+{{Quote|This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.|Obi-Wan Kenobi}}
-[[File:Lightsabers_Imagery.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Blue lightsabers are generally associated with the [[starwars:Jedi_Knights|Jedi Knights]], and their red counterparts are generally associated with practitioners of the [[starwars:Dark_Side|dark side of the Force]], such as the [[starwars:Sith|Sith]]]]By using special crystals and a complex hilt, A beam of cutting light (much like a laser) is generated in the shape of a sword. Lightsaber blades can cut through almost anything, excluding other lightsabers, [[cortosis]] (which shuts down a lightsaber) as well as [[starwars:Phrik|phrik]] alloy and [[starwars:Mandalorian_iron|mandalorian Iron]] which both resist the cut of a lightsaber.
-==  Obtaining a Lightsaber  ==
+The lightsaber is a weapon used by Force Users. Lightsabers consist of a blade of plasma that is powered by a kyber crystal and emitted from hilts of various styles and shapes. The beam is held by a containment field that allows the blade to maintain its shape and size. It is a weapon that required skill and training, and was greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with the Force.
-In the [[Dark Brotherhood]], members first gains access to a [[Training Lightsabers|training lightsaber]] when they join, but they are not permitted to have a Lightsaber displayed on his or her [[Dossier]] until they have reached the rank of [[Protector]]. At that time they are permitted the use of [[Armory Lightsaber|armory lightsabers]], provided they meet certain criteria. These lightsabers are not as powerful as the regular, but are a valuable training tool.
-Once [[Dark Jedi Knight|knighted]], they are allowed to fabricate their lightsaber using a special, web-based tool which allows them to pick through many different hilts, colors, and blade colors.
+=== A Knight's Tale ===
-Furthermore, members that reach [[Equite 1]] gain access to basic [[double bladed lightsaber]]s, and a basic [[double bladed lightsaber]].
+Regardless of their Path or Order, all Force-sensitive members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood go through a journey of trials to earn the coveted rank of Knight. Along with earning their first saber, once Knighted a member is offered the full benefit of studying and perfecting the various forms and styles of Lightsaber combat known.
-==  Combat  ==
+Knights of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood are able to adhere to the following lightsaber Forms: Shii-Cho, Makashi, Soresu, Ataru, Djem So, Niman, Jar'Kai, Juyo, Shien, Sokan, and Vapaad.
-Fighting with lightsabers is a test of skill. Many millennia have passed in generation of very specialized and effective forms of [[Category:Lightsaber Combat|Lightsaber combat]], including methods on how to utilize [[Dual lightsaber|dual lightsabers]] and the double bladed lightsaber to their best abilities.
-Even more rare than those who have the training to use two lightsabers at once, or use the double-sided lightsaber, are those few who have been awarded the [[Golden Lightsaber]].
+=== Types of Lightsabers ===
-==  Custom Lightsabers  ==
+Different options for lightsabers unlock at different ranks.
-At the [[Equite 2]] rank, a member is permitted to fabricate their own single lightsaber from raw parts. This is commonly called a ''Custom Lightsaber'', in that they are generally very unique to the user, and hand crafted. Beyond that rank, further options for customization are availible.
+==== Training Lightsabers -- Initiate ====
+Often called “glowbats”, Training Lightsabers emit a pale colored beam of light that is held by a similar containment field used on standard lightsabers. Unlike a standard lightsaber, however, Training Sabers are only able to stun and bruise when making contact with solid matter and lack the potency of an actual lightsaber. As the name suggests, these lightsabers were training tools that allow a Jedi to understand the principles of wielding a weightless weapon without the risk of maiming themselves or their sparring partners. They could not deflect blasters or resist a standard lightsaber and would not break a standard weapon like a vibroblade.
+==== Armory Lightsaber -- Protector to JH ====
+The armory lightsaber is a generic metallic cylinder with a limited range of colors. While dull in appearance, the blade itself matches the same potency as a standard lightsaber.
+==== Lightsaber -- DJK ====
+The standard lightsaber for a Knight of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood can come in a variety of single-hilt styles. They have the ability to deflect blaster bolts, sear through any material (with the exception of rare resistant materials like mandalorian iron or sith swords) and cauterizes wounds dealt to an organic being. Contrary to popular belief the cauterization effect is *not* instant, and blood can indeed be spilled in the dramatic moments it takes for the wound to seal over.
+All lightsabers posses the ability to deflect blaster bolts. For Soresu, Shien, and Sokan users specifically, lightsabers can also be used to be aim and redirect blaster bolts into specific targets.
+True to what has been established in Star Wars duels, a lightsaber has the ability to “ground” Force Lightning. For the purposes of realistic combat, a character should have their lightsaber at the ready and facing the opponent head-on. While not taxing, it is an action that would require the character to be focused on the incoming attack, making it less believable in a situation where the Lightning is thrown by surprise. Powers like Precognition can come in handy with this, but are not required.
+* All Force-User members gain access to a selection of standard lightsabers upon reaching Knighthood.
+* Further selection of pre-styled Lightsabers become available as you move through the ranks of the Brotherhood.
+* Custom Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 2.
+==== Dual Lightsabers ====
+Some Jedi choose to wield two lightsabers simultaneously. It should be noted that when it comes to lightsaber combat, two is not strictly better than one. The inability to grip a hilt with both hands removes a great deal of the power a user is able to put into each strike. The Jedi typically will block or parry with the blade in their non-dominant hand, and perform offensive strikes with their dominant. These principles can vary between the different forms.
+* Members can begin to use standard Dual Lightsabers upon reaching the rank of Equite 1.
+* Further selection of pre-styled Dual Lightsabers become available at the rank of Equite 2 and Equite 3.
+* Custom Dual Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 4.
+==== Double-Bladed Lightsabers (Saberstaff) -- EQ 2 ====
+The saberstaff is a lightsaber with a beam emitter at both ends. Originally developed by the Sith in the Old Republic, double-bladed lightsaber combat was eventually learned by the Jedi as well. A double-blade lightsaber can be constructed by simply attaching two lightsabers together by the ends, and therefore, typically a saberstaff hilt is significantly longer than a traditional lightsaber. Both beams generally can be activated independently, and when both are active, the user’s motions and fighting bears a significant resemblance to combat with a traditional quarterstaff. The long, sweeping motions necessitated by having a blade on both ends limits the Forms that a Jedi can employ when wielding a saberstaff. As the saberstaff was significantly less common, many opponents are caught off guard when facing against one.
+* Members can being using standard Double-Bladed Lightsabers at the rank of Equite 2.
+* Further selection of pre-styled Double-Bladed Lightsaber’s become available at Equite 3.
+* Custom Double-Bladed Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Equite 4.
+* Custom Dual-phase Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Elder 1.
+* Custom UV Lightsabers can be commissioned through the Herald Staff at the rank of Elder 2.
-The Herald is the Dark Council member who is responsible for creating and uploading custom lightsaber images.
 ==  Lightsaber Availability  ==
 Lightsabers, both standard issue and custom, are available in many different varieties with different options for both hilt and blade. The following table outlines which options are available at each rank.