Star Wars Lightsabers

The unmistakable Lightsaber, a word that has been part of our life now ever since the Star Wars phenomenon. Just ask any movie buff or the ordinary kid across the street if he knows what a lightsaber is, chances are, he will be able not only to tell you what it is but also the owners of such weapons along the line too. With such great influence it has on us, this is what I call the power of The Force! A Star Wars Fan I am, and in this blog, dedicate to Lightsabers I will (Yoda's voice aying those words.). In this blog too, I shall try to explain the different types of lightsabers that are available in the star wars universe, its working mechanics (as according to Star Wars world) and their owners. Now let us begin...


Lightsaber

If we have seen the lightsaber in action in at least one Star Wars movie, we know for sure that this is one weapon not to mess around with. Highly versatile and powerful in the hands of a skilled practitioner, it can slice and dice through just about anything in matter of milliseconds. With its ferocious looking high energy being contained in a glowing rod when activated, a lightsaber can be easily misidentified as a torchlight if not examined properly.

So, how do we differentiate a lightsaber from a night watchman's torchlight? Easy, just lookout for the differences listed below.
Typically a lightsaber will have these features on them:

1. There will be an absence of a bulb in either one of the end.
2. Even though they maybe the same in length (about 30cm), you can find an adjustable knob (or knobs depending on the model) on the case. These knobs are to adjust the level of energy and length of the weapon's blade and are commonly found at the tip.
   
3. There is also the presence of an Activation Matrix (the on/off switch), belt ring and a hand grip on it.
4. A blade arc tip and a stabilizing ring can also be seen on it.
   

As we all may know, the similarities between the two will end once the lightsaber is switched on. Almost instantly, we can see the intimidating blade extending rapidly to its adjusted length. While creating a sound that is of an arc wave energy field when this happens, we can also feel a gyroscopic effect when we hold onto the handle.

With such an effect, one may wonder how does one can really control it with such precision. Unlike the ordinary swords or sabers, the lightsabers are not meant for the normal people or being. Its usage is rendered ineffective if any ordinary being were to use it. It will therefore worth noting that Lightsabers are the unique principal weapons of the Jedi and also used by the Sith and other groups of Force-users. Their exclusivity to the Jedis are for several reasons, summarizing this reason will be as follow:

1. Lightsabers are very difficult to control by those non Force-sensitive users.
   
2. The creation of the weapon itself also requires the use of the Force to such a degree that it is impossible for non-Force-sensitives to integrate the finer pieces.
   

With the reasons stated above, it is however not an exception for the black markets circle. As it does hold a unique sense of ownership, these lightsabers remain prized by some collectors and inevitably, some black market transactions do take place.