Form II: Makashi
GM Note: this and all other Tera Kasai forms are under review from a game mechanics point of view
After Form I's proliferation as a saber combat technique, Form II came about as a means of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. It is described as being very elegant, powerful, and requiring extreme precision, allowing the user to attack and defend with minimal effort, while his opponent tires himself out. The form relies on parries, thrusts, and small, precise cuts - as opposed to the blocking and slashing of the other forms. The blade manipulation required for this form is very refined and requires much focus, but the results are extremely potent. However, as ranged weapons such as blasters come into play, or more than one opponent is present, the advantages of this form become obsolete. In the time near the Clone Wars, the Jedi Order seldom practices this technique. There is, if at all, so little lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat involved in a Jedi's life that Jedi Masters have found it impractical. However, Makashi was very common during the older years, before the advent of blasters, when melee weapons were abundant. Darth Tyranus (also known as Count Dooku) mastered Form II to the highest degree, fighting with the precision built into the ancient technique. When he wields this form, it devastates the Jedi; the system of Jedi training at the time of confrontation between Darth Tyranus and other Jedi does not prepare the Jedi for the precise movements of a form bred for lightsaber dueling. Darth Tyranus assimilated himself to this form shortly after his fall, sneaking knowledge from the archived holocrons, among other classified Sith teachings. Former Separatist general Sev'rance Tann was also a practitioner of Form II. It is also possible that General Grievous was also a practitioner of this form since he was trained by Count Dooku. This form includes the following: Sense: Life Sense, Life Detection, Combat Sense, Magnify Senses, Sense Path Control: Absorb / Dissipate Energy, Force of Will, Concentration, Emptiness, Enhance Attribute (Perception)** Alter: Telekinesis Control and Sense: Lightsaber Combat General Skills: Dexterity: Melee Combat ( Lightsaber ) Dexterity: Melee Parry ( Lightsaber ) Dexterity: Dodge Physical Martial Skills (as described in the Star Wars SpecOps book): Punch, Kick, Blindfighting, Reversal, Nerve Punch, Instant Stand, Multiple Strikes Known practitioners: Count Dooku / Darth Tyranus, Exar Kun, Sev'Rance Tann*, Asajj Ventress*, Komari Vosa*, Darth Sion * Because they were trained in lightsaber combat by Count Dooku, it is possible that they are adept at Makashi. **Note: While taught how to enchance their own physical form in general, this style focuses on the ability to be highly perceptive. As such the practitioner is limited to just this one attribute. In addition to the usual description for the ability, the practitioner suffers a -1D to their Perception until they are able to either rest or use Emptiness to meditate.
After Form I's proliferation as a saber combat technique, Form II came about as a means of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. It is described as being very elegant, powerful, and requiring extreme precision, allowing the user to attack and defend with minimal effort, while his opponent tires himself out. The form relies on parries, thrusts, and small, precise cuts - as opposed to the blocking and slashing of the other forms. The blade manipulation required for this form is very refined and requires much focus, but the results are extremely potent. However, as ranged weapons such as blasters come into play, or more than one opponent is present, the advantages of this form become obsolete. In the time near the Clone Wars, the Jedi Order seldom practices this technique. There is, if at all, so little lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat involved in a Jedi's life that Jedi Masters have found it impractical. However, Makashi was very common during the older years, before the advent of blasters, when melee weapons were abundant. Darth Tyranus (also known as Count Dooku) mastered Form II to the highest degree, fighting with the precision built into the ancient technique. When he wields this form, it devastates the Jedi; the system of Jedi training at the time of confrontation between Darth Tyranus and other Jedi does not prepare the Jedi for the precise movements of a form bred for lightsaber dueling. Darth Tyranus assimilated himself to this form shortly after his fall, sneaking knowledge from the archived holocrons, among other classified Sith teachings. Former Separatist general Sev'rance Tann was also a practitioner of Form II. It is also possible that General Grievous was also a practitioner of this form since he was trained by Count Dooku. This form includes the following: Sense: Life Sense, Life Detection, Combat Sense, Magnify Senses, Sense Path Control: Absorb / Dissipate Energy, Force of Will, Concentration, Emptiness, Enhance Attribute (Perception)** Alter: Telekinesis Control and Sense: Lightsaber Combat General Skills: Dexterity: Melee Combat ( Lightsaber ) Dexterity: Melee Parry ( Lightsaber ) Dexterity: Dodge Physical Martial Skills (as described in the Star Wars SpecOps book): Punch, Kick, Blindfighting, Reversal, Nerve Punch, Instant Stand, Multiple Strikes Known practitioners: Count Dooku / Darth Tyranus, Exar Kun, Sev'Rance Tann*, Asajj Ventress*, Komari Vosa*, Darth Sion * Because they were trained in lightsaber combat by Count Dooku, it is possible that they are adept at Makashi. **Note: While taught how to enchance their own physical form in general, this style focuses on the ability to be highly perceptive. As such the practitioner is limited to just this one attribute. In addition to the usual description for the ability, the practitioner suffers a -1D to their Perception until they are able to either rest or use Emptiness to meditate.
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