ReaperFett
Sep 14th, 2002, 06:43:04 AM
Form I
Millennia before the Clone Wars, advanced technology replaced metal swords withg energy beam lightsabers. In this transition the first From was born. Jedi Masters created From I from ancient sword-fighting traditions, since the principles of blade combat remained much the same. The basics of attack, parry, body target zones, and teh practice drills called velocites are all here.
Note: Young Jedi still begin their training by learning Form I
Form II
The ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat became Form II, advancing the precision of blade manipulation to its finest possible degree and producing the greatest dueling master teh galaxy has ever seen. To Form II is an archaism studied by almost no one in the Jedi Order, because it is not relevant to current tactical situations, in which Jedi enemies rarely fight with lightsabers. Even with the resurgence of the Sith, confrontation of an enemy with a lightsaber is an exceedingly rare prospect for a Jedi, so they continue to focus on more practical Forms. Sith expecting to battle lightsaber-weilding Jedi, however, find Form II a powerful technique.
Note: Form II is the chosen discipline of the machiacellioan Seperatist Count Dooku, who weilds it to decastating effect. His utterly precise moves overwhild Jedi who are not accustomed to the special requirements of lightsaber dueling with Form II. Dooku holds his own even against master Yoda.
Form III
The third great lightsaber discipline was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy. As these wiapons spread widely into the hands of evil-doers, the Jedi had to develop unique means of defending themselves. Form III thus arose from "laserblast" deflection training. Over the centuries it has transcended this origin to become a highly refined expression of non-aggressive Jedi philosophy. Form III maximizes defensive protcection in a style characterized by tight, effecient movements that expose minimal target area compared to the relatively open style of some of the other forms.
Obi Wan Kenobi takes up a dedication to Form III after the death of Qui-Gon Jinn (who favored form IV), since it was apparent to Kenobi that Jinn's defnse was insufficient against the Sith techniques of Darth Maul. True Form III masters are cinsidered invincible. Even in his elder years, Kenobi remains a formidable From III practitioner.
Form IV
Form IV is the most acrobatic Form, heavily emphasizing Jedi abilities to run, jump, and spin in phenomenal ways by using the Force. Masters of Form IV incorperate all of the ways in which the Force helps them go beyond what is physically possible. Their lightsaber combat is astinishing to watch, filled with elaborate moves in the center of which a Jedi may be all but a blur. Yoda, with his deep emphasis on the Force in all things, is a Form IV master. Form IV was also the chosen dicsipline of Qui Gon J9nn and the early choice of his apprentice, Obi Wan Kenobi.
Note: Obi Wan Kenobi and QUi GOn Jinn employ acrobatic Form IV work during their battle against Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace
Form V
During an era when Jedi and Sith were called upon to more actively maintiain the peace in teh galaxymaintain the peace in teh galaxy, Form V arose alongside Form IV to address a need for greater power among the Jedi. Jedi Master who felt that Form III could be too passive developed Form V. A Form III master might be undefeatable, but neither could he necessarily overcome his enemy. Form V focuses on stranth and lightsaber attack moves. This From exploits the ability of the lightsaber to block a blaster bolt and turns this defensice move into an offenseve attack by deflecting the bolt deliberately towards an opponent. A dedication to the power and stranth necessary to defeat and enemy characterizes the philosophy of Form V, which some Jedi refer to by the maxim "peace through superior firepower" To some Jedi Knights, Form V represents a worthy discipline prepared for any threat; to others Form V seems to foster an inappropriate focus on dominating others.
Note: As the Clone War begins, Anakin Skywalker dedicates himslef to Form V in his increasingly blind quest for strength. As Darth Vader he will still be using Form V when he confronts Obi Wan Kenobi and later Luke Skywaler.
Form VI
In the time of Palpatine's Chancellorship, Form Vi is the current standard in JEdi lightsaber training. This Form balances the emphasis of other forms with overall moderation, in keeping with the JEdi quest to achieve true harmony and justice with out resorting to the rule of power. It is considered the "diplomat's form" because it is less intensice in tis demands than the other disciplines, allowing Jedi to spend more time developing their skills in perception, political strategy, and negotiation. IN practice, Form VI as a combination of Forms I, III, IV and V. Young Jedi spend thier first few years studying Form I, and then a year or two with each addtional Form before completing their traingin. By comparison, a Form VI master will spend lesat ten years studying only that form after comleting the basic From I training. Form Vi well suits modern Jedi's role in the galaxy, in which a Kinght overly trained in martail combat might be at a loss to resolve a complex political cinflict between star systems. However, full master of other Forms sometimes consider Form VI to be insufficiently demanding.
Note: In an increasingly dengerous galsxy, tghe "diplomat's From" might not be enough against serious combat dangers. All the Form VI jedi Knights who fight on Geonosis die in the arena battle.
Form VII
Only high level masters of multiple forms can achieve and control the ultimate discipline know as Form VII. This is most difficult and demanding of all Forms, but it can eventually lead to fantastic power and skill. Form VII employs blold, direct movements, more open kinetic than From V but not so elaborate in appearance as Form IV. In addition to very advanced Force-assisted jumps and movements, Form VII tactics whelm opponents with seemingly unconnected staccota sequences, making the Form highly unpredictable in batle. This trait makes for a much more difficult executions than the gracelful, linked move sequences of Form IV. Form VII requieres the intensity of Form V, but much greater energy since that focus is welded more broadly. Form VII draws upon a deeper well of emotion than even Form V, yet masters it more fully. The outward being of a Form VII practitioner is one of calm, but the inner pressure verges on explosion. Form VII is still under development since so few can achieve the necessary mastery to advance the art.
Note: This spiritually dangerous regimen cuts perilousledy close to the Sith intensity of focus on physical combat ability. Mace Windu is one of the only current practitioners of From VII.
I was right about from I then, the first form :)
Millennia before the Clone Wars, advanced technology replaced metal swords withg energy beam lightsabers. In this transition the first From was born. Jedi Masters created From I from ancient sword-fighting traditions, since the principles of blade combat remained much the same. The basics of attack, parry, body target zones, and teh practice drills called velocites are all here.
Note: Young Jedi still begin their training by learning Form I
Form II
The ultimate refinement of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat became Form II, advancing the precision of blade manipulation to its finest possible degree and producing the greatest dueling master teh galaxy has ever seen. To Form II is an archaism studied by almost no one in the Jedi Order, because it is not relevant to current tactical situations, in which Jedi enemies rarely fight with lightsabers. Even with the resurgence of the Sith, confrontation of an enemy with a lightsaber is an exceedingly rare prospect for a Jedi, so they continue to focus on more practical Forms. Sith expecting to battle lightsaber-weilding Jedi, however, find Form II a powerful technique.
Note: Form II is the chosen discipline of the machiacellioan Seperatist Count Dooku, who weilds it to decastating effect. His utterly precise moves overwhild Jedi who are not accustomed to the special requirements of lightsaber dueling with Form II. Dooku holds his own even against master Yoda.
Form III
The third great lightsaber discipline was first developed in response to the advancement of blaster technology in the galaxy. As these wiapons spread widely into the hands of evil-doers, the Jedi had to develop unique means of defending themselves. Form III thus arose from "laserblast" deflection training. Over the centuries it has transcended this origin to become a highly refined expression of non-aggressive Jedi philosophy. Form III maximizes defensive protcection in a style characterized by tight, effecient movements that expose minimal target area compared to the relatively open style of some of the other forms.
Obi Wan Kenobi takes up a dedication to Form III after the death of Qui-Gon Jinn (who favored form IV), since it was apparent to Kenobi that Jinn's defnse was insufficient against the Sith techniques of Darth Maul. True Form III masters are cinsidered invincible. Even in his elder years, Kenobi remains a formidable From III practitioner.
Form IV
Form IV is the most acrobatic Form, heavily emphasizing Jedi abilities to run, jump, and spin in phenomenal ways by using the Force. Masters of Form IV incorperate all of the ways in which the Force helps them go beyond what is physically possible. Their lightsaber combat is astinishing to watch, filled with elaborate moves in the center of which a Jedi may be all but a blur. Yoda, with his deep emphasis on the Force in all things, is a Form IV master. Form IV was also the chosen dicsipline of Qui Gon J9nn and the early choice of his apprentice, Obi Wan Kenobi.
Note: Obi Wan Kenobi and QUi GOn Jinn employ acrobatic Form IV work during their battle against Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace
Form V
During an era when Jedi and Sith were called upon to more actively maintiain the peace in teh galaxymaintain the peace in teh galaxy, Form V arose alongside Form IV to address a need for greater power among the Jedi. Jedi Master who felt that Form III could be too passive developed Form V. A Form III master might be undefeatable, but neither could he necessarily overcome his enemy. Form V focuses on stranth and lightsaber attack moves. This From exploits the ability of the lightsaber to block a blaster bolt and turns this defensice move into an offenseve attack by deflecting the bolt deliberately towards an opponent. A dedication to the power and stranth necessary to defeat and enemy characterizes the philosophy of Form V, which some Jedi refer to by the maxim "peace through superior firepower" To some Jedi Knights, Form V represents a worthy discipline prepared for any threat; to others Form V seems to foster an inappropriate focus on dominating others.
Note: As the Clone War begins, Anakin Skywalker dedicates himslef to Form V in his increasingly blind quest for strength. As Darth Vader he will still be using Form V when he confronts Obi Wan Kenobi and later Luke Skywaler.
Form VI
In the time of Palpatine's Chancellorship, Form Vi is the current standard in JEdi lightsaber training. This Form balances the emphasis of other forms with overall moderation, in keeping with the JEdi quest to achieve true harmony and justice with out resorting to the rule of power. It is considered the "diplomat's form" because it is less intensice in tis demands than the other disciplines, allowing Jedi to spend more time developing their skills in perception, political strategy, and negotiation. IN practice, Form VI as a combination of Forms I, III, IV and V. Young Jedi spend thier first few years studying Form I, and then a year or two with each addtional Form before completing their traingin. By comparison, a Form VI master will spend lesat ten years studying only that form after comleting the basic From I training. Form Vi well suits modern Jedi's role in the galaxy, in which a Kinght overly trained in martail combat might be at a loss to resolve a complex political cinflict between star systems. However, full master of other Forms sometimes consider Form VI to be insufficiently demanding.
Note: In an increasingly dengerous galsxy, tghe "diplomat's From" might not be enough against serious combat dangers. All the Form VI jedi Knights who fight on Geonosis die in the arena battle.
Form VII
Only high level masters of multiple forms can achieve and control the ultimate discipline know as Form VII. This is most difficult and demanding of all Forms, but it can eventually lead to fantastic power and skill. Form VII employs blold, direct movements, more open kinetic than From V but not so elaborate in appearance as Form IV. In addition to very advanced Force-assisted jumps and movements, Form VII tactics whelm opponents with seemingly unconnected staccota sequences, making the Form highly unpredictable in batle. This trait makes for a much more difficult executions than the gracelful, linked move sequences of Form IV. Form VII requieres the intensity of Form V, but much greater energy since that focus is welded more broadly. Form VII draws upon a deeper well of emotion than even Form V, yet masters it more fully. The outward being of a Form VII practitioner is one of calm, but the inner pressure verges on explosion. Form VII is still under development since so few can achieve the necessary mastery to advance the art.
Note: This spiritually dangerous regimen cuts perilousledy close to the Sith intensity of focus on physical combat ability. Mace Windu is one of the only current practitioners of From VII.
I was right about from I then, the first form :)