"this is the weapon of a jedi knight. not as clumsy or random as a blaster. an elegant weapon for a more civilized age." - Obi-Wan Kenobi

• the lightsaber was a weapon used by the jedi, the sith, and other force-sensitives.
  • consisted of a plasma blade, powered by a kyber crystal, that was emitted from a usually metal hilt. it was a weapon that required skill and training, and was greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with the force.
• lightsabers were generally used for both offense and defense.
  • could cut through virtually anything, from enemies to blast doors. the only ways to block the incoming attack of a lightsaber was with a weapon made with material that conducts energy, such as an electrostaff, Z6 riot control baton, or simply another lightsaber.
    • types of lightsabers:
• standard lightsaber: a straight hilt approximately 20 to 30 centimeters long. has no defining features other than details on individual hilts, as each weapon is often self-fabricated by the wielder and customized to suit their specifications.
• double-bladed lightsaber: also referred to as saberstaffs, a single hilt that projected a blade from both ends, resulting in a deadly staff-like weapon.
• double-bladed spinning lightsaber: similar to the saberstaff. the hilt was as long as a single-bladed lightsaber, with a circular rim that, when activated, could spin the blades along a track.
• crossguard lightsaber
• curved-hilt lightsaber
• lightsaber pistol
• lightsaber pike
• cane-disguised lightsaber
• training lightsaber
• shoto-style lightsaber
• darksaber