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Lightsabers:

Lightsabers are fictional weapons that plays a key role in the Star Wars universe. They are science fiction versions of their namesake, the saber, the metal blade replaced by a solid, glowing bar of plasma that resembles a tubular fluorescent light bulb, so as to create a flashier version of traditional swordfighting in the Star Wars films. Though they often behave like regular swords, they have been depicted as able to penetrate and cut through most solid matter with little or no resistance, and to deflect shots from blasters.

To carry a lightsaber is an example of incredible skill, confidence, dexterity, and attunement to the Force. Although use of the lightsaber is not strictly reserved to the Jedi, the only others widely known of being capable of handling the difficult weapon are the Sith. When deactivated, a lightsaber appears as a polished metallic handle, about 30 centimeters long with an ignition button. At the press of a button, the device forms a shaft of pure energy about a meter long. The saber hums with a distinct sound. Its shimmering blade is capable of cutting through almost anything, except for the blade of another lightsaber, cortosis ore, Sith swords, the electrical staffs (which are crafted from phrik metal) of MagnaGuards, Mandalorian iron, and nearly any form of concentrated energy, like a force field. The blades are also capable of deflecting blaster bolts and some Force abilities, Force lightning for example.

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