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== Use in the Character Sheets ==
== Use in the Character Sheets ==


Upon reaching the rank of Protector, members gain access to their first Lightsaber Form: Form Zero. It is not until Dark Jedi Knight where a member will gain access to the Core Forms. Furthermore, Equites also have access to a secondary lightsaber form.  
Upon reaching the rank of [[Protector]], members gain access to their first Lightsaber Form: [[Form Zero]]. It is not until [[Dark Jedi Knight]] where a member will gain access to the Core Forms. Furthermore, [[Equite]]s also have access to a secondary [[lightsaber]] form.  


While the Lightsaber Guide is under construction, this page has been designed as a quick reference to each form's prerequisite rank.  Please note that the Guide is still in progress and as such any information presented here is subject to change.
While the Lightsaber Guide is under construction, this page has been designed as a quick reference to each form's prerequisite [[rank]].  Please note that the Guide is still in progress and as such any information presented here is subject to change.


== Basic Form ==
== Basic Form ==
=== [[Form Zero]] ===
=== [[Form Zero]] ===
'''Prerequisite:''' Minimum rank of Protector
'''Prerequisite:''' Minimum rank of Protector


 
Form Zero is the basic training form of the [[Dark Brotherhood]], compromised of basic attacks and defensive movements.
Form Zero is the basic training form of the Brotherhood, compromised of basic attacks and defensive movements.
 


==  Core Forms  ==
==  Core Forms  ==
===  [[Shii-Cho]]  ===
===  [[Shii-Cho]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Brutal and deceptively direct, this most ancient lightsaber form is a favorite of those who prefer a more direct solution to combat.
Brutal and deceptively direct, this most ancient lightsaber form is a favorite of those who prefer a more direct solution to combat.


===  [[Makashi]]  ===
===  [[Makashi]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Elegant and svelte, the "Duelist's Form" focuses definitively on saber on saber combat.
Elegant and svelte, the "Duelist's Form" focuses definitively on saber on saber combat.


===  [[Soresu]]  ===
===  [[Soresu]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Quick and reflexive, Soresu's defenses are intensely effective and is often referred to as the reason so many jedi survived as long as they did.
Quick and reflexive, Soresu's defenses are intensely effective and is often referred to as the reason so many jedi survived as long as they did.


===  [[Ataru]]  ===
===  [[Ataru]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Ataru is known for overwhelming aggressive barrages and wildly kinetic positioning.
Ataru is known for overwhelming aggressive barrages and wildly kinetic positioning.


===  [[Djem So]]  ===
===  [[Djem So]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Aggression used in defense, Djem So seeks to use an opponents own weapons against them.
Aggression used in defense, Djem So seeks to use an opponents own weapons against them.


===  [[Niman]]  ===
===  [[Niman]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight


Diversity in defense and offense, Niman uses maneuvers from many forms in striving for perfection.
Diversity in defense and offense, Niman uses maneuvers from many forms in striving for perfection.


== Advanced Forms ==
== Advanced Forms ==
===  [[Vapaad]]  ===
===  [[Vapaad]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 2
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of [[Equite 2]]
 


Teetering on the edge of malevolence, Vaapad uses emotion as fuel for its unpredictability.
Teetering on the edge of malevolence, Vaapad uses emotion as fuel for its unpredictability.


===  [[Dun Moch]]  ===
===  [[Dun Moch]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 2
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 2


Using vulgar displays of the Force in tandem with the saber, Dun Moch users seeks to dominate the spirit.
Using vulgar displays of the Force in tandem with the saber, Dun Moch users seeks to dominate the spirit.


==  Elite Forms  ==
==  Elite Forms  ==
===  [[Shien]]  ===
===  [[Shien]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of [[Equite 3]]
 


The reverse grip, violent strikes, and diverse weapons of Shien lends itself well to the more warlike users.
The reverse grip, violent strikes, and diverse weapons of Shien lends itself well to the more warlike users.


===  [[Jar'Kai Niman]]  ===
===  [[Jar'Kai Niman]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3


Blindingly quick, those who master the two sabers of Jar'Kai Niman can unleash flurries of precise strikes.
Blindingly quick, those who master the two sabers of Jar'Kai Niman can unleash flurries of precise strikes.


===  [[Sokan]]  ===
===  [[Sokan]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3


Maddeningly dynamic, this acrobatic throwback to ancient times uses unorthodox angles of attack and impassable defense.
Maddeningly dynamic, this acrobatic throwback to ancient times uses unorthodox angles of attack and impassable defense.


===  [[Juyo]]  ===
===  [[Juyo]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Equite 3


Purely virulent, Juyo chains raw aggression into brutally acrobatic attacks.
Purely virulent, Juyo chains raw aggression into brutally acrobatic attacks.


== Elder Forms ==
== Elder Forms ==
===  [[Trakata]]  ===
===  [[Trakata]]  ===
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of Dark Adept
'''Prerequisites:''' Minimum rank of [[Dark Side Adept]]
 


Unpredictable and abrupt, Trakata is reviled by those uncomfortable with its murderous style.
Unpredictable and abrupt, Trakata is reviled by those uncomfortable with its murderous style.




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Use in the Character Sheets

Upon reaching the rank of Protector, members gain access to their first Lightsaber Form: Form Zero. It is not until Dark Jedi Knight where a member will gain access to the Core Forms. Furthermore, Equites also have access to a secondary lightsaber form.

While the Lightsaber Guide is under construction, this page has been designed as a quick reference to each form's prerequisite rank. Please note that the Guide is still in progress and as such any information presented here is subject to change.

Basic Form

Form Zero

Prerequisite: Minimum rank of Protector

Form Zero is the basic training form of the Dark Brotherhood, compromised of basic attacks and defensive movements.

Core Forms

Shii-Cho

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Brutal and deceptively direct, this most ancient lightsaber form is a favorite of those who prefer a more direct solution to combat.

Makashi

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Elegant and svelte, the "Duelist's Form" focuses definitively on saber on saber combat.

Soresu

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Quick and reflexive, Soresu's defenses are intensely effective and is often referred to as the reason so many jedi survived as long as they did.

Ataru

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Ataru is known for overwhelming aggressive barrages and wildly kinetic positioning.

Djem So

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Aggression used in defense, Djem So seeks to use an opponents own weapons against them.

Niman

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Jedi Knight

Diversity in defense and offense, Niman uses maneuvers from many forms in striving for perfection.

Advanced Forms

Vapaad

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 2

Teetering on the edge of malevolence, Vaapad uses emotion as fuel for its unpredictability.

Dun Moch

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 2

Using vulgar displays of the Force in tandem with the saber, Dun Moch users seeks to dominate the spirit.

Elite Forms

Shien

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 3

The reverse grip, violent strikes, and diverse weapons of Shien lends itself well to the more warlike users.

Jar'Kai Niman

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 3

Blindingly quick, those who master the two sabers of Jar'Kai Niman can unleash flurries of precise strikes.

Sokan

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 3

Maddeningly dynamic, this acrobatic throwback to ancient times uses unorthodox angles of attack and impassable defense.

Juyo

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Equite 3

Purely virulent, Juyo chains raw aggression into brutally acrobatic attacks.

Elder Forms

Trakata

Prerequisites: Minimum rank of Dark Side Adept

Unpredictable and abrupt, Trakata is reviled by those uncomfortable with its murderous style.