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| |name=Mind Trick | | |name=Mind Trick |
| |desc=The '''Mind Trick''' is one of the most famous uses of the Force in that it gives the Jedi the ability to directly affect the mind of another sentient being. The memories, thoughts, and opinions of a target are left open to the user's machinations and can be manipulated temporarily. This allows for the target to be more easily swayed or nudged in the direction the user desires, even forcing them into unconsciousness if strong enough. It also allows for memories to be probed and even implanted, or opinions to be altered. Unlike ''[[Skills#Manipulation|Manipulation]]'' or ''[[Skills#Interrogation|Interrogation]]'', this ability is instantaneous and thus can be useful in combat or other real-time scenarios. With greater training it becomes easier for a Jedi to influence a target, but even Jedi Master Obi Wan Kenobi used a hand gesture as a focus to execute the '''Mind Trick'''. | | |desc=The '''Mind Trick''' is one of the most famous uses of the Force in that it gives the Jedi the ability to directly affect the mind of another sentient being. The memories, thoughts, and opinions of a target are left open to the user's machinations and can be manipulated temporarily. This allows for the target to be more easily swayed or nudged in the direction the user desires, even forcing them into unconsciousness if strong enough. It also allows for memories to be probed and even implanted, or opinions to be altered. Unlike ''[[Skills#Manipulation|Manipulation]]'' or ''[[Skills#Interrogation|Interrogation]]'', this ability is instantaneous and thus can be useful in combat or other real-time scenarios. |
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| |1=Initially, a Jedi can influence the mind of a target with their full concentration. | | |1=Initially, a Jedi can influence the mind of a target with their full concentration. A hand gesture is required to help focus the mind. |
| |2=With further training, the Jedi can influence the mind of a target with partial concentration. | | |2=With further training, the Jedi can influence the mind of a target with partial concentration. A hand gesture is required to help focus the mind. |
| |3=With consistent training, the Jedi can more easily influence their target with minimal concentration against those of lesser ''[[Skills#Resolve|Resolve]]''. | | |3=With consistent training, the Jedi can more easily influence their target with minimal concentration against those of lesser ''[[Skills#Resolve|Resolve]]''. |
| |4=The Jedi can influence the minds of their target with only a few moments of concentration, even in the midst of battle and against those of lesser ''Resolve''. | | |4=The Jedi can influence the mind of their target with only a few moments of concentration, even in the midst of battle and against those of lesser ''Resolve''. |
| |5=A Master of the Jedi '''Mind Trick''' can effortlessly influence the will of those with lesser ''Resolve'' as easily as breathing. | | |5=A Master of the Jedi '''Mind Trick''' can effortlessly influence the will of those with lesser Resolve as easily as breathing. |
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| |duration=Absent outside influences, the effect of a '''Mind Trick''' typically lingers for at least a few minutes until the subject begins to question why that that idea in the first place. If directly confronted about idea implanted by '''Mind Trick''', though, the subject may ‘snap out of it’ sooner. | | |duration=Absent outside influences, the effect of a '''Mind Trick''' typically lingers for at least a few minutes until the subject begins to question why that that idea in the first place. If directly confronted about idea implanted by '''Mind Trick''', though, the subject may ‘snap out of it’ sooner. |
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| |desc='''Precognition''' is the Jedi’s ability to perceive and anticipate immediate danger to themself through the Force that enters their sphere of awareness — which is a fancy way of saying the space around the immediate person. This power often manifests itself in the form of gut intuition to dodge an incoming attack from behind, or a slight nudge or “voice” advising them to duck under a blaster bolt that would have otherwise split their forehead. | | |desc='''Precognition''' is the Jedi’s ability to perceive and anticipate immediate danger to themself through the Force that enters their sphere of awareness — which is a fancy way of saying the space around the immediate person. This power often manifests itself in the form of gut intuition to dodge an incoming attack from behind, or a slight nudge or “voice” advising them to duck under a blaster bolt that would have otherwise split their forehead. |
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| |1=The Jedi is able to anticipate imminent danger to their person, but often not quick enough to do anything but get out of harm's way and could still get clipped by the attack. | | |1=The Jedi is able to sense imminent danger to their person, but often only a heartbeat or two before it occurs. |
| |2=As the Jedi learns to trust their instincts, they can sense danger several heartbeats before it happens and effectively get out of the path of danger. | | |2=As the Jedi learns to trust their instincts, they can sense danger within two or three heartbeats before it happens, affording them the opportunity to react. |
| |3=With further training, the Jedi may anticipate danger several seconds in advance and can not only avoid harm but start to formulate a plan of action to avoid further harm. | | |3=With further training, the Jedi may perceive danger several heartbeats in advance and, if able, can not only avoid harm but start to formulate a plan of action to avoid further harm from follow up attacks. |
| |4=The instincts of a fully trained Jedi are sharp and focused, allowing the user to anticipate danger in the space of a second, giving them time to not only dodge effectively, but figure out a counter measure. | | |4=The instincts of a fully trained Jedi are sharp and focused, allowing the user to perceive danger several heartbeats in advance and even as intentions shift in a single moment, giving them time to not only dodge effectively if able, but figure out a countermeasure. |
| |5=A Master of '''Precognition''' can not only detect imminent danger, but with enough time to formulate and execute a countermeasure. | | |5=A master of '''Precognition''' can not only perceive imminent danger, but with enough time to formulate and, if able, execute a countermeasure preemptively. |
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| |duration='''Precognition''' provides instantaneous, momentary feelings and impressions of dangers that threaten their sphere of awareness. | | |duration='''Precognition''' provides instantaneous, momentary feelings and impressions of dangers that threaten their sphere of awareness. |
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| |name=Telekinesis | | |name=Telekinesis |
| |desc='''Telekinesis''' is the Jedi’s ability to move and manipulate physical objects with nothing but the Force. This power has both utilitarian applications as well as combative and encompasses pushing, pulling, gripping, lifting or throwing. Special training (Feats) allow for more advanced combat techniques. As the mind is tasked with guiding the Force to execute the Jedi’s desire, this power requires a hand gesture to serve as a focus for the mind. | | |desc='''Telekinesis''' is the ability to lift, move and otherwise manipulate objects using the power of the Force — the energy that connects all things together — by directing it to enact their will. The result is a tangible manipulation of the Force as an energy that can be applied towards utilitarian uses as well as combative ones. This encompasses pushing, pulling, gripping, lifting, or even throwing physical objects, though the laws of physics still apply. Because of this, it is far easier to move something within a vacuum than an object in motion, where the user is working against gravity. Special training (Feats) allows for more advanced combat techniques. |
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| |1=At an early stage, the Jedi must put his full concentration for several seconds on a single object to will it to move. The intended object must be nearby and at this level, the Jedi could not lift something heavier than their normal physical limitations would allow. | | |1=At an early stage, the Jedi must put his full concentration for several seconds on a single object to will it to move. While it is difficult to lift something heavier than their physical limitations would allow, it is still possible with enough uninterrupted application of focus and effort. A hand gesture is required to help focus the mind. |
| |2=With an effort of will, the Jedi can concentrate for a second to freely manipulate multiple objects of varying shapes and sizes when not under duress. | | |2=With an effort of will, the Jedi can concentrate for a second to freely manipulate multiple objects while not under duress and can exceed their physical limitations. A hand gesture is required to help focus the mind. |
| |3=Allied with the Force, the Jedi can wield '''Telekinesis''' in the heat of battle. Small to medium size objects can be moved instantaneously, though heavy objects will still take a few seconds of concentration. | | |3=Allied with the Force, the Jedi can wield '''Telekinesis''' in the heat of battle. Most objects can be moved instantaneously, so long as no opposing force is applied, and sizable objects take a few seconds of concentration. |
| |4=The Jedi can now finely manipulate even intricate objects, such as mechanical locks, with the Force. | | |4=The Jedi can now finely manipulate the world around them, even intricate objects such as mechanical locks, with the Force. It is well beyond merely a power to lift rocks. |
| |5=A master of '''Telekinesis''' can now easily and instantly influence matter of any shape or size with the appropriate concentration. | | |5=A master of '''Telekinesis''' can now easily and instantly influence physical objects of any shape or size with the appropriate concentration. |
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| |duration='''Telekinesis''' is a power that requires absolute mental control. As long as the Jedi can maintain his or her focus, the power can be wielded. However, as one gains mastery over '''Telekinesis''', it becomes more difficult to break the Jedi's concentration. | | |duration='''Telekinesis''' is a power that requires absolute mental control. As long as the Jedi can maintain his or her focus, the power can be wielded. However, as one gains mastery over '''Telekinesis''', it becomes more difficult to break the Jedi's concentration. |
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| |name=Telepathy | | |name=Telepathy |
| |desc='''Telepathy''' is the ability to instantly receive or read the thoughts and intentions of others. When first learning this power, an individual can convey simple symbols or images to the minds of others, and may only read the active thoughts of another in a very vague, general manner. Quickly, though, an individual can convey simple statements, and with additional training, the user can grasp the intentions of an individual, and eventually even read the passive thoughts or intentions of an individual. Furthermore, as one increases in proficiency with this power, communicating with more than one individual becomes possible. | | |desc='''Telepathy''' is the ability to instantly receive or read the thoughts and intentions of others. This power is more suited to utilitarian applications but can still be applied to combative scenarios. With training, it becomes easier to send more complex messages while tapping into the passive thoughts and intentions of others. Even tapping into multiple minds becomes possible for a skilled practitioner. While it is possible to communicate over great distances with those the user has forged a strong bond with, generally the practitioner must be near the individual. |
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| |1=Initially, a Jedi can only communicate using '''Telepathy''' with another Force user. At the most basic level, '''Telepathy''' requires the Jedi to maintain eye contact to convey a message. | | |1=At an early stage, the Jedi must apply their full concentration for several seconds to affect a single mind. It is a struggle to convey anything beyond a simple concept, such as a call for help, and the Jedi cannot touch on the passive thoughts or intentions of others. |
| |2=With further study, the Jedi no longer requires direct eye contact with the other Force user to communicate using '''Telepathy'''. The effective range of the power is still limited, however, to a few hundred meters. | | |2=With further study, the Jedi can more easily convey full messages to a single mind but still requires several seconds of concentration to do so. They can convey simple concepts easily when not under duress and even pick up vague intentions and a general idea of another's passive thoughts. |
| |3=With consistent training, the Jedi can communicate with non-Force users as well, if they can see or '''[[Force Powers#Sense|Sense]]''' them. The effective range of communication with other Force users is increased to a few kilometers. At this level, the user can begin to glimpse passive thoughts of a target while actively concentrating. | | |3=With consistent training, the Jedi can communicate easily with a single mind, but still requires several seconds of concentration to tap into multiple individuals. At this level, the user can glimpse passive thoughts of a single target while actively concentrating and can pick up on their intentions. |
| |4=A Jedi adept at '''Telepathy''' can communicate with Force users anywhere on the same planet, and can use the power even under duress or during combat. | | |4=A Jedi adept at '''Telepathy''' can communicate with multiple individuals easily. When not under duress, they can glimpse the passive thoughts and intentions of multiple minds while actively concentrating. |
| |5=Mastery over '''Telepathy''' affords the Jedi the ability to communicate with other Force users across an entire star system. The Jedi can send complex messages using '''Telepathy''' much more quickly than the time it would take to speak the same idea using words. | | |5=Mastery over '''Telepathy''' affords the Jedi the ability to communicate with others effortlessly. It is almost quicker to communicate mentally as opposed to using actual words. They can glimpse the passive thoughts and intentions of multiple minds while actively concentrating. |
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| |duration='''Telepathy''' starts out conveying singular thoughts and messages, but rapidly increases to the point where entire conversations can be held with ease. | | |duration=This effect lasts as long as the caster's concentration is maintained. |
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| '''Telepathy''' is a ''basic power'', which can be performed indefinitely if the Jedi affords the right amount of concentration to sustain its effects for the duration of its usage. | | '''Telepathy''' is a ''basic power'', which can be performed indefinitely if the Jedi affords the right amount of concentration to sustain its effects for the duration of its usage. |