The Star Wars universe is vast and ever-expanding, with each new installment revealing more about its rich lore and history. One of the most anticipated series, “The Acolyte,” promises to take fans on a journey back in time, exploring the galaxy a century before the events of “The Phantom Menace.” A key focus of this series is the evolution of the Jedi and their iconic lightsabers. The changes in these elegant weapons over 100 years provide fascinating insights into the shifting nature of the Jedi Order. Let’s delve into how “The Acolyte” showcases the transformation of the Jedi and their lightsabers. The Jedi Order: A Century of Change The High Republic Era “The Acolyte” is set during the tail end of the High Republic era, a time when the Jedi were at their peak, serving as peacekeepers and guardians of the galaxy. This period was marked by a sense of…
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SWTOR Update 7.5: Cartel Market Additions
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) continues to delight its players with fresh content and exciting updates. The latest, Game Update 7.5, brings an array of new items to the Cartel Market. From unique armors and customizations to powerful weapons and stylish mounts, this update ensures that players have even more ways to personalize their in-game experience. New Armor Sets Dark Harbinger Armor Inspired by The Acolyte, the Dark Harbinger Armor set exudes a menacing aura, perfect for Sith characters. Its dark, intricate design adds a layer of intimidation, making it an ideal choice for those who want to showcase their power and presence. Refined Mentor Armor The Refined Mentor Armor set offers a sleek, polished look, embodying the wisdom and elegance of a seasoned mentor. This set is designed for players who prefer a sophisticated and refined appearance. Player Customizations Fallen Master Hair and Beard Bundle This bundle introduces…
Star Wars: The Origins of the Lightsaber Whip in “The Acolyte”
The Star Wars universe is known for its iconic lightsabers, from the traditional blade wielded by Jedi and Sith to more unique variants. One such innovation set to debut in the upcoming Disney+ series “The Acolyte” is the lightsaber whip. This article delves into the origins, design, and significance of this intriguing weapon and its role in expanding the Star Wars mythos. The Concept of the Lightsaber Whip The lightsaber whip is a flexible, whip-like weapon that emits a blade of pure energy. Unlike the standard lightsaber, which has a rigid blade, the lightsaber whip can be manipulated in various ways, making it a versatile and unpredictable tool in combat. Historical Origins of the Lightsaber Whip The concept of the lightsaber whip isn’t entirely new to Star Wars fans. It has its roots in the expanded universe, particularly in the comics and novels, where various characters have wielded similar weapons….
Beyond Star Wars: The Growing Fandom of Replica Lightsabers
Beyond Star Wars: The Growing Fandom of Replica Lightsabers It is no lie that the Star Wars series has given us some of the most epic space battle scenes on television, and thanks to amazing props like the lightsaber, these battle scenes are made all the more eye-catching and intense. Over the years, as the Star Wars franchise continued to expand, the lightsaber became one of the most recognisable symbols of the franchise, with fans of different ages and different walks of life wanting to own one. Beyond the obvious reason of wanting to show love and dedication to the franchise, there are several other reasons why fans may want to own replica lightsabers, and below are some of the common ones. Lightsaber Dueling and Combat As a fan who loves martial arts, engaging in lightsaber dueling is a great way to test out your combat skills. Lightsaber dueling also…
The Art of Lightsaber Combat: Analyzing the Mechanics of Star Wars Games
The Star Wars franchise is an undeniable cultural force, having captivated the imaginations of generations since the original film’s debut in 1977. Central to the series’ appeal are its epic lightsaber battles, which have been meticulously recreated and expanded upon in numerous Star Wars games by artificial intelligence (AI). This article will examine the different approaches to lightsaber combat in various Star Wars games, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each system and their impact on player experiences. Section 1: Early Beginnings and the Evolution of Lightsaber Combat Mechanics 1.1 Star Wars (1983) and The Empire Strikes Back (1985) In the early days of Star Wars games, lightsaber combat was a simple affair. In the Atari 2600’s Star Wars (1983) and The Empire Strikes Back (1985), players controlled Luke Skywalker, who could only swing his lightsaber left and right to deflect blaster fire from enemies. These rudimentary mechanics were the…
Unveiling the Secrets of Lightsaber Colors: Exploring the Meanings of All 13 Known Hues
The lightsaber – an iconic weapon synonymous with the Star Wars universe, wielded by Jedi, Sith, and other force-wielding groups. Elegant, powerful, and enigmatic, these energy swords are not only a formidable weapon but also a reflection of the user’s connection to the Force. In the vast Star Wars universe, lightsabers come in a plethora of colors, each with its own significance and symbolism. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the meanings of all 13 known lightsaber colors, exploring their significance, and shedding light on what they reveal about their wielders. The most common lightsaber color among the Jedi, the blue blade signifies a strong connection to the Force and an unwavering dedication to the Jedi Order. Blue lightsaber wielders are often associated with physical prowess, combat expertise, and a focus on the more martial aspects of the Jedi teachings. Famous Jedi with blue lightsabers include Anakin Skywalker,…
Deal of the day: Save 20% on CVCBSER FX Dueling Lightsaber
The CVCBSER FX Dueling Lightsaber is a premium toy for fans of the Star Wars franchise. Made of aluminium alloy, this lightsaber features a sleek silver hilt and a changeable RGB blade that can be set to 16 different colors. But this lightsaber isn’t just for show – it also has 12 different sound modes that make it feel like a real dueling weapon. The sound effects are authentic and include blaster fire, humming, and clash sounds. Not only is this lightsaber great for imaginative play, but it’s also a collectible item for fans of the franchise. The aluminium alloy hilt is durable and the intricate design makes it a unique addition to any Star Wars collection. In addition to its impressive features, the CVCBSER FX Dueling Lightsaber is also easy to use. It has a simple on/off switch and the blade can be easily changed with the press of…
The Power and Mystery of the Dark Saber: An In-Depth Look at the Iconic Star Wars Weapon
The dark saber is a weapon that is shrouded in mystery and legend within the Star Wars universe. It is a black-bladed lightsaber that was wielded by the first Mandalorian Jedi, Tarre Vizsla. The dark saber was created over a thousand years before the events of the Star Wars films, in a time when the Jedi Order was still young and exploring the possibilities of their powers. Tarre Vizsla was a member of the Jedi Order who hailed from the planet Mandalore, which was known for its warrior culture and martial prowess. Vizsla was able to harness the power of the Force and channel it into a weapon that was unlike any other lightsaber. The dark saber’s blade is unique in that it is black in color, rather than the typical blue or green of most lightsabers. This is due to the fact that the dark saber was created using…
What is the Rarest Color of Lightsaber in SWTOR?
The Jedi regarded the lightsaber as a dangerous and powerful weapon. Lightsabers are symbols of justice and peace in the galaxy, and the values of the Jedi Order exemplify these values. They needed to develop skills and learn how to fight before using them. It may also be necessary to use SWTOR Credits to access certain lightsabers. SWTOR Credits are available in various ways, but the easiest option is to buy them since it is the most time-saving. We recommend MMOPIXEL as a reliable, safe, and affordable source to buy SWTOR credits. Another benefit is that their prices are always below market value. A knowledgeable, enthusiastic team is at your disposal at all times. MMOPIXEL will provide you with outstanding customer service. They offer live chat every day of the week. Further, you will know more about lightsabers and some of the rarest colors of a lightsaber. So, keep reading….
YouTuber creates real-life ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber that slices steel
What Star Wars fan doesn’t love lightsabers? They are iconic with the franchise and in my years as a fan and a writer, I’ve seen so many lightsabers – at conventions, guild meetups, costume parties and even for Halloween – but none hold a candle to this one. It’s one-of-a-kind, at least for now. A real working plasma lightsaber. It’s expensive, it’s intricate, and this engineer did it! He and his team have been creating lightsabers for over four years now, but this is their first working plasma-based lightsaber that actually slices through steel. It’s over 3,000 degrees! And the best part? He made a video to tell and show you exactly how they did it. Be warned: you probably can’t do this at home. But it’s super cool to see how they do it! The video of him making this, which is part of his “Make it Real” series,…
History of Lightsabers in Star Wars Games 1983 – 2020
Nothing is as iconic to Star Wars as the lightsaber. Everyone, even people who are not fans of the franchise, is familiar with the infamous lightsabers. The latest Star Wars game, Jedi Fallen Order, has a heavy focus on lightsabers. It’s basically a lightsaber-focused combat game. Which brings up a fun and interesting point: How many Star Wars games have their been to feature lightsabers and lightsaber battles? These glowy weapons have become synonymous with Star Wars over the years. Let’s take a look back on all the games with lightsabers from 1983 to today. That’s exactly what Bombastic has done here in this video. Grab some popcorn or your favorite snacks and settle on in for a fun overview. Some of these games are probably older than some of you reading this. But give it a watch and let us know what you think. It covers PC and console…
10 Fascinating Facts about Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Lightsaber from Star Wars Canon
Star Wars is an epic-space media franchise that has a collection of comic books and animated films. They feature renowned characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Kenobi is a legendary Jedi master who is the main character in several video games such as Battlefront 11 and Star Wars: Obi-Wan. Pennsylvania Lottery offers a welcome bonus at pa iLottery to Star Wars fans who play online video games. The casino allows you to choose different lightsabers for Obi-Wan. Read on to learn more about Kenobi’s lightsaber. Ewan Picked His Lightsaber The Lucasfilm crew filmed The Phantom Menace. They played with Kenobi’s saber for a while. Lucasfilm had to use the Alec Guiness characters to produce the original Phantom Menace. The crew experimented different styles. Prop folks created new saber styles from which Ewan chose the first Obi-Wan lightsaber. Obi-Wan Used Three Sabers All Jedi masters live dangerous lives. As a Jedi, it…
Top 10 Most Unique Lightsabers [video]
What Star Wars fan doesn’t love lightsabers? They are one of the most iconic parts of Star Wars. Even people who have not seen the movies and don’t consider themselves fans will recognize a lightsaber. So with this in mind, have you ever sat down and thought about some of the coolest ones? What are the most awesome lightsabers you’ve seen in Star Wars? Well, if you’ve never thought about it, rest assured that someone else has. Many someones, in fact, and they have requested that The Scoundrel’s Cantina make this really great video showing the 10 most unique lightsabers in the Star Wars universe. So check it out and tell us what you think. Do you agree with the list? Did your favorite make it in? Here’s the list and you can see them all in the video below: 10. Tera Sinube, Darth Maul, Haazen Sabercane 9. Pong Krell’s Double Bladed…
Darth Malgus Lightsaber (Ultrasabers Malice)
We love lightsabers (who doesn’t) and we love the people who make them a reality. This iconic Star Wars piece got many of us excited when we saw them for the first time as kids. There’s nothing quite like it and you’d run around using sticks or whatever similar object you could find to wield and fight your own battles in the backyard. So where to grown up Star Wars fans go to find their lightsabers? Whether you’re looking for one for fun, for a prop, or as part of your cosplay getup, you can’t go wrong with you get one from someone who really knows what they’re doing. The design, the attention to detail, the craftsmanship, and that iconic glow make the lightsaber truly something special. In this video, you can see the Darth Malgus lightsaber as part of his magnificent collection. As the channel explains, “You have arrived…
Unstable Arbiter’s Lightsaber comming to SWTOR
BioWare posted a tweet teasing the new Kylo Ren like lightsaber coming with the new pack on Tuesday. Introducing the Anarchist Pack’s Unstable Arbiter’s Lightsaber, coming to a Cartel Market near you on 2/9! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/6M7TbCj3sk — The Old Republic (@SWTOR) 5. februar 2016 If you have issue viewing the twitter post, check out the direct link here:https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CaeZup2W8AA1GIr.mp4 Apparently they will be available as both normal and duel bladed light saber in the Anarchist’s Pack coming February 9.
Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber and KOTOR – Is There a Link?
If you’ve seen the new film already (and if you haven’t, how are you avoiding the spoilers?!) then you may have even picked up on this already, especially if you were a big KOTOR player/fan. Some are saying there is a possible link between Kylo Ren’s lightsaber in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the old beloved Star Wars video game, Knights of the Old Republic. If this link is true, it could bring things around in terms of Star Wars film canon. Eurogamer.net takes a look at this theory: There’s a believable link between Kylo Ren’s crossguard Lightsaber and, specifically, Knights of the Old Republic 2, although KOTOR1 and Star Wars: The Old Republic have to be included because of their shared timeline and, particularly, main character Revan. The link regards the origins of Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber, and a revelatory paragraph in a “Visual Dictionary” book accompanying the film….
See How the First Lightsaber Was Designed
You can’t think about Star Wars without thinking of lightsabers. Even non-fans will think of sabers when they hear “Star Wars”“. Yahoo Movies has an interesting piece for us, complete with video, that tells how the first lighsaber was designed. Gwynne Watkins tells us: Star Wars set decorator Roger Christian always knew that the lightsaber would be one of his most important creations. It was the Excalibur of George Lucas’s universe, the weapon that would save the galaxy. There was just one problem: He had no idea what it should look like. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the Star Warsdigital collection (available on multiple platforms Friday), Christian demonstrates how a discarded piece of camera equipment led to his iconic design for the lightsaber. Christian, who won an Oscar for his work on Star Wars, tells Yahoo Movies that the special effects department’s early designs for the lightsaber looked like…
Could We Ever Build a Real LIGHTSABER?
We all saw the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, right? Like, 100 times? And whether you’re a fan of the new lightsaber or you think it’s goofy, I’m sure we’d all love to get our hands on a real life version of this Jedi broadsword. But is such a thing even possible? While we can’t exactly control light to that degree, some exciting research has shown that we can make photons clump together like molecules under very peculiar circumstances. How are we able to boss light around, and what possible application could there be for this technology? Check out the video below. Also remember to check out our article on how Lightsabers work
13 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Lightsabers
How can you be a Star Wars fan without loving the iconic lightsaber? They are as much a part of the Star Wars story as Darth Vader and Luke and Leia. Yet there is so much we don’t really know about lightsabers. There is so much to the story of how they came to be and what role they played in the Star Wars universe. I remember when I was new to SWTOR in the very beginning and my favorite part of the game was the quest to make your very own lightsaber. I loved it because of how it reminded me of Star Wars lore. It was magical and mystical and everything I imagined it would be like to craft your very own lightsaber. So while we’re exploring the topic, here is a very interesting article. Also remember to check out our in depth articles on Light sabers from…
New Color Crystals and an Exciting Surprise!
Not long ago we brought you some datamined updates from swtor_miner and now he has some more great info for us. It’s all about new color crystals hopefully on the way and a little insight that he says really “blew his mind”. So are you ready? First he explains the new color crystals: This all started with my quest to discover a list of new color crystals that were added to the game. The easiest place I thought to look is at the English UI element lists, so I started there. And here’s what I found: Key: Available Color Crystal – Unavailable Color Crystal Available Dye – Unavailable Dye Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White, Orange, Purple, Black-Yellow, Black-Blue, Black-Green,Black-Light Blue, Black-Light Red, Black-Orange, Black-Purple, Black-Red, Black-White, Razer Green, Light Blue, Light Red, Orange-Yellow, Pink-Purple, Orange-Red, Cyan-Blue, Lime-Green, Derelict Purple, Golden Yellow, Silver Blue, Emerald Green, Light Green, White Black, Copper, Vivid Green Black/Black, Black/White, White/White, White/Black, White/Light Orange, Dark Brown/White, Dark Green/White ,Deep Pink/Deep Purple, Medium Gray/White, Medium…
DEATHMATCH II – Darth Malgus Versus Sora Bulq
Last week we introduced Star Wars Expanded Universe expert, Jensaarai1 and featured Episode 7 of his Versus Series, Darth Malgus Versus Count Dooku. Coincidentally and almost magically as if the Force itself was involved, Jensaari1 releases his first Versus episode for 2013, episode 11, that very night – 41 minutes of calculated lightsaber dueling Sith/Jedi analysis! He uses Darth Malgus once again. This time he pits Malgus against former Jedi Master turned Sith, Sora Bulq of the Clone Wars era! Both are power houses. Who will win? Only Jensaarai1, the Nerd-Rage Ranter knows! Feel free to share your opinion on this battle. Did you disagree or agree with his conclusion? Why or why not? If the force permits, I hope to see more of Jensaarai’s “Versus Series” featuring more legends from SWTOR and even its predecessor, KOTOR. When he does, you will be sure to find out about it, here…
Darth Malgus Versus Count Dooku DEATHMATCH
by FrelsAreN, DeviantART by lelmer77, DeviantART Jensaarai1 aka the Nerd-Rage Ranter, a video blogger on YouTube, is probably one of the greatest experts on Star Wars I have seen in some time. He appears to be well versed in all the movies, both of the Clone Wars series and the comic book series (Dark Horse). I have not heard him mention the novels in his analyses, but I wouldn’t put it passed him. Rest assured he is an expert on the Expanded Universe of Star Wars, which pretty much trumps those who only know about the movies when it comes to general Star Wars knowledge. What really impresses me is his unique knowledge on everything that is the lightsaber, which is impeccable. He made a 10 episode series throughout 2012, called the “Versus Series” where he pits Jedi against Jedi, Sith against Sith and Jedi against Sith in “what…
SWTOR Guide to Lightsaber Crystals
Star Wars: The Old Republic has many interesting features like the rare crystals that make your lightsaber different colors. These are fun to collect and some of them can be a real challenge. Here’s a guide to some of the color crystals in the game. Remember that these can change at any time. We will try to update the guide accordingly. Remember to check out this post on Light saber hilts. Common Crystals You can find the blue, green, red and yellow crystals in Artifice. These are the most common gems so they are the easiest to locate. You can also find them in the vendor sabers gear. The orange color gems are “high level artifice” that can be reached at level 400. In Alderaan, the orange crystals drop from Ulgo Siegebreaker, Corusant Worldboss and Nar Shadda Worldboss. Black Core Colors There are four black core colors in the game. You can…
Do You Ever Wonder How Lightsabers Got their Famous Sound?
Well now you can hear the story as Ben Burtt talks about creating the sounds for the lightsabers in Star Wars. As he worked on “A New Hope”, Burtt probably wasn’t aware that he was inventing modern sound design. This is a really cool video to help you learn more about lightsabers came to have this distinct sound that we all know and recognize from the movies, games and even toy lightsabers (yes, I own a few of those). Check out the awesome video to learn more. Also remember to check our old “How stuff works” post on Lightsabers. Who knows, you might learn something 🙂