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Sion Fawkes

Sion Fawkes has been covering Star Wars since January 2022, expanding his expertise in both Star Wars Canon and Legends. When not writing, you can find Sion in the gym or running trails. He also likes watching sports and listening to audiobooks.

The Jedi and the Sith are the two major groups that almost exclusively use lightsabers. However, they’re not the only beings in the galaxy allowed to wield and use them. There have been numerous times non-Force-sensitive beings used these weapons, even against Jedi.  The Sith wield lightsabers and not all of them have done so …

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Following the founding of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader landed on an unidentified moon and found Ahsoka Tano’s lightsaber. After confirming it to be hers, he pocketed the lightsaber and used it as evidence that his former apprentice was dead.  It’s unclear when Vader found Ahsoka’s lightsaber. But The Clone Wars finale implies it was …

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It’s not that the Jedi don’t use blasters; they will in times of great need, such as during the Rebellion Period in the Original Trilogy. Therefore, the lightsaber is their chosen weapon because it’s an extension of themselves.  Blasters also don’t fit with a Jedi’s calling, which is to serve as peacekeepers and advisors. They …

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There are many things Jedi cannot do, one of which involves becoming a senator. However, Jedi, through the Council of Reconciliation, can work as diplomats or ambassadors, closely aligning themselves with senators and the Republic’s political affairs.  A Star Wars senator represents their home world in the Galactic Republic, receiving appointments through planetary leaders. Jedi …

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Jedi, like any living being, have feelings. However, the Jedi Code states, “There is no emotion, there is peace.” Therefore, the Jedi, given their code and strict upbringings in the Jedi Temple, it’s safe to say that Jedi learn to control their feelings, and appear emotionless.  Jedi are allowed to have emotions, as shown several …

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Jedi Code forbids Jedi from using Force lightning because to conjure it, one must seek strength that would put them in danger of falling to the Dark Side. However, some Jedi can create electrical judgment and other Force lightning-like powers, such as electrical judgment.  Jedi cannot use Force lightning because of the power it requires. …

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While it appears all Jedi fight right-handed given their stance during lightsaber duels, the possibility exists that some are left-handed. This topic has received little attention throughout the fandom, but we can point to a few clues to discover which Jedi favor their left hand.  There are few known left-handed Jedi besides Luke Skywalker and …

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There are phenomenal lightsaber hilt designs all over the Star Wars universe. The following designs have become well-known to Star Wars fans of all generations for their memorable features that stand out from the rest. From the famous sabercane, to Count Dooku’s unique curved hilt, to Satele Shan’s double-hilt that blends in with her attire: …

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