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What Lightsaber is for YOU?

As we all know there are lightsabers. They have gone from the size of Pringles cans to a more manageable shape. Apart from what Vader and Luke would fight with there are many differing designs to choose from. What are you a fan of?

The curved-hilt lightsaber is a popular design among both Jedi and Sith as it is designed for a specific fighting form. It is also a popular design for Dooku fans, as his red curved-hilt shows a unique design.

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The shoto saber, short saber for those non familiar with the lingo, is your basic lightsaber with a shorter hilt and blade. It is often used offhand for those that dual wield.

Along with the shoto is the guard shoto. It is an uncommon form of the shoto with a little handle on the side of the hilt. Think of a nightstick for the hilt. You can use either part of the hilt in a fight.

Protosabers are ones you may dig up within the tombs of Korriban. Too bad most people dont want to use them. They function just like every other lightsaber, but they were made in the good ol' days when batteries were big, so they are connected by tether to a backpack in order to power it. Try doing a flip wearing one of those.

Going against the heroic feel Bioware is trying to portray you can always go for a training saber. It looks like a normal saber and may deter enemies, but if you use it in combat you might give your opponents a very serious bruise, or a minor burn

Now that I have mentioned the basic sabers it is time to go into the elite sabers.

Dual-phase sabers are aggressive for a single hilt lightsaber, as the blade can be doubled the length of a normal saber. There is also good news for fans of this blade from out in the forums, it is COMMON IN TIME PERIOD as the peak of useage for these was the Jedi Civil War.

Are you a master of the force? Have you reached a high level and rank within your order? Perhaps you can rise to the ranks of Windu and Sidious with an Electrum saber. These weapons are reserved for masters of the force and the metal is golden colored.

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Well that is it for your standard single blade hilts. You could also go for the VERY popular dual bladed hilt. You can then pretend to be Darth Maul. There are many other types including club, whip, cane, and pike. All are fun to use, but not always logical. If you came across anyone with a lightclub, they better be well built because these things are used by large species. (Gammoreans) I expect some of these to appear within the game, while others I dont even want to see. I'm talking to you lightwhips.

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