Dev Lightsaber Construction: Saberstaff Hilts

[Tyron Khan]

Outfit: Clothes
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsabers
Saber Hilts: Guardian Hilt | Vanquisher Hilt
Master: Kaeleon Seleare | Kei Raxis
TAGS: Kaleleon | Kei Raxis
Mentions: Valery Noble | Jonyna Si | Caltin Vanagor


On the planet of Tython where the New Jedi Order base of operations and its members are located. One particular Padawan Learner was inside of Artisan and Quartermasters' workshop facilities. It was the Besalisk aspiring in becoming a future Jedi Guardian for the Galactic Alliance and New Jedi Order. Reading his datapad. He was in deep thought after gathering a lot of data and information. Tyron was looking to build and construct the designs of not one Saberstaff Lightsaber hilt but two of them. All due to his species having four arms and hands within his arsenal. Twice the brutality, twice the required control but becoming a Shield.

Tyron managed to list a few components in order to build ideal hilts to use and wield out on the field. The first one was a Bifurcating cyclical ignition pulse this would allow the Lightsaber hilts to operate in water based environments even places that contain rain. Two of these will be required for both of the Saberstaff hilts that the Padawan intends to construct.

The next part that Tyron had listed on his datapad for his Lightsaber builds was the Dual-phase altering the blade's length. Plus with this mechanic available other Saber Focusing Crystals inside of the hilt can be used if they have specific features. Tyron is always open minded and having additional options allowed him to see alternatives when confronting various scenarios as a Jedi.

Next, he had been sifting through raw materials to gather and use for the outer and inner casings for both of the Lightsaber hilts he seeks to build, learn and train with. One material had become something he discovered during a strike-force mission objective on Obredaan. Cortosis and advised by fellow Jedi that Cortosis Weave would be lightweight and fit into what Tyron was seeking in applying this to the hilt.

The other raw martial that Tyron had been studying in his research for the builds was called Duraplast stumbling upon a bonus fact that if this were combined with Cortosis it'd serve as an ideal component for resisting several Lightsaber strikes. Saberstaff hilts can be exposed if its users end up being in a situation that cannot be avoided so a back-up like this would serve a purpose or few for the Besalisk Jedi.

Now, he had considered three types of Saber Focusing and Colour crystals one of them being quite rare known as a Solari crystal. Tyron promised and swore to himself that he would stay true to the Lightside of the Force, never to stray from it. Apparently when used in a Lightsaber hilt it increases the width of the practitioners blade making it more capable in blaster deflection.

The second crystal that Tyron had looked into it was called Etaan that when added to a Lightsaber hilt build. This crystal would absorb energy bolts, energy based weaponry where the blade of a Lightsaber possessing this specific crystal would increase the power increases becoming dangerous to certain extents. It is also said that a near-deafening crack as well as the flare energy would occur.

Finally, the third focusing crystal that Tyron had read up on in his studies. They were known to be found on the planet Dantooine and recognised as Dantooine or Dantari Crystals among Lightsaber practitioners. A feat to a user of these crystals was that depleted energy of the Force the crystals provided greater focus to recover and regain what energy had been spent. On occasion, fierce and wild combat energy to a wielder can apply further fuel towards their Force power.

Additionally, the Padawan Learner had stumbled upon certain hilt designs; specifically in the Double-Bladed Lightsaber hilt spectrum. Two schematics he had managed to find from the Skywalker Praxeum databanks registered in the Jedi Archives. The first hilt design was known as a Guardian Saberstaff hilt and the second one was referred as the Vanquisher hilt.

With all these factors considered Tyron put his datapad down for a few moments. He closed his eyes over and began entering a state of Meditation to calm and focus on imagining himself wielding these two Saberstaff hilts. In his mind he saw four purple blades at either side of his person. Not only was he envisioning himself with the potentially new Lightsaber hilts but deepening his connection to the Lightside of the Force as a way of preparing.

Tyron waited for his masters to appear. Jedi Knight Kaleleon and if available, his spiritual mentor Kei Raxis a Jedi Master that he had met and been tested by. They were indeed great teachers in Tyron's perspective not holding him back pushing the Besalisk in and out of the field. The Padawan Learner believed he was active, proactive even and not impatient either. Learning from the likes Jedi Masters Valery Noble , Jonyna Si and Caltin Vanagor on different aspects as a Jedi.

It was time to advance further as a Jedi, take steps closer in becoming a Jedi Knight and a Jedi Guardian. What kind of Jedi Guardian? He had reflected upon possibilities and they were; a Jedi Ace, a Force Warrior but most of all becoming a Jedi Battlemaster for the future generations of the New Jedi Order wielding Lightsabers. Assigning perhaps a new generation of Lightsaber Combat Instructors making him and other fellow Jedi a force not to be underestimated by foes.

"It's time. No more holding back. A lightsaber is apart of me, an extension. The ones I have have in mind will serve as beacons of Hope and Light to others."

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[Kaleleon]

The application of a Lightsaber, and used within the hands of a Jedi, was and still is a very unique connection. Throughout the generations of Jedi, their counterparts, and even Force Users in general, The lightsaber was tested and proclaimed to be the heart of a Jedi. It is their life to use this weapon not just as a tool, or as an artifact of war, but as a symbol that the wielder stood for many things. Even the various colors, saber blade designs, hilt designs all had a major part to play in how a Jedi carried themselves. As it so happened, my newest student had a unique case. His race of people were known to be larger in stature and size. Moreover, they had two sets of arms. As such, the adaptation of them into the Jedi was unique for my student, Tyron. His time using a traditional Training saber, had opened him up to the possibility of using not just one double bladed saber, but two!

I never would have considered that as an application. Mostly due to my lack of multiple sets of arms. However, I was not one to shy away from exploring new territory. As such, I had prepared Tyron the best I could. Mostly, by giving him the questions he needed to find and research what he wanted, hopefully finding a way to create a weapon, in this case a set of them, of his own.

I knew this feeling all too well. My first saber I ever created with the aid of Romi Jade was a unique process. Even if there were multiple times in my early days where I had lost it or had it taken from me. It was sadly destroyed in the destruction of Csilla. I look back to that time. When during the Hyperspace Wars. How it in some cases felt like yesterday. Yet it was years ago now. My hand resting at my side, and thumb lightly rubbing on the hilt of the Sunsaber I now carried with me.

It had been a while since I had aided someone else in making their own weapon of choice. To say I was nervous was kind of an understatement. I didn't want to fail my student, my apprentice. I wanted nothing more but for them to succeed. Anything less was an act of negligence to me. However, each Jedi had to make their own way. Forge their own path. I could provide him the tools, show him how to use them, but afterwards I would need to take a step back. Let him learn on his own. Decide and make decisions no matter the consequences. Otherwise, he would be no better would I hover over his shoulder.

Moving through the temple halls, I met with Tyron. A bright smile beaming on my face and looking over his form. Knowing what was going to happen next, made me excited.

"Alright, Well now that it seems like you got an idea on what you want to make. There is something that needs to be done."

My hand reached out. Flying from his hip was the training saber I had provided for the couple missions in which he may have needed to defend himself. I waved it back and forth in his face as though I may have been scolding him, but was doing just the opposite.

"You won't need this anymore. However, we are going to go through a trial. It may sound easy, but it will not be. Come, let us head outside."

Even as I started walking away, Indicating for him to walk beside me, I spoke well and make sure to give him the required information, but not too much.

"We will need to reach the specific place in which you can make your saber. Many call it a couple different things. But a Saber Forge, is where we are headed. A place that allows you to build whatever you need to construct your lightsaber. Sound good?"

Tyron Khan

 

[Tyron Khan]

Outfit: Clothes
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsabers
Saber Hilts: Guardian Hilt | Vanquisher Hilt
Master: Kaeleon Seleare | Kei Raxis
TAGS: Kaleleon | Kei Raxis
Mentions: Valery Noble | Mak Manto


The Besalisk was deep in thought and was reflecting about the Lightsaber hilts he wanted to build where it was believed they'd serve greater purposes in the hopeful long term. An extension to Tyron as a Jedi, a Peacekeeper and Guardian to all innocents in the Galaxy he pledged to serve. A lot has happened since the Besalisk had taken his first steps into the New Jedi Order.

Inducted and introduced to the New Jedi Order by the Jedi Grandmaster Valery Noble which was perhaps uncommon although not too rare for many new Jedi members to meet with the Grandmaster. She also began his journey in helping find a master, mentor of sorts Jedi Master Mak Manto and was grateful for. Later down the line he even received training wielding a Lightsaber from her.

Meeting and learning under Jedi Knight Kaleleon has been quite the experience for Tyron so far. Alongside discovering the Force Ghost spirit of Jedi Master Kei Raxis learning from a secondary Jedi but in a different form. The experience, knowledge and wisdom the Padawan Learner has learnt so far did take shape but Tyron believes a Jedi never stops learning from anyone or anything.

Back to the present where reality took its form. Tyron heard the footsteps of Kaleleon echoed down the Temple hallway. Before he could do or say anything. The training Lightsaber hilt he had been issued was taken from his utility belt by his master.

"A trial master? Hmm. I never expect anything to be easy Master. Always confronted challenges since I became a Jedi."

Seeing his master walk away, the Padawan Learner followed after Kaleleon and heading outside of the Temple grounds. There was a brief period of silence between them after the Jedi Knight had mentioned a Saber Forge. Tyron's eyes lit up.

"Huh a Saber Forge. It won't be just one Lightsaber hilt Master heh. Sounds good to me. I'm ready."

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[Kaleleon]

He was always so "ready" as he put it. I remember in a time of youth which I always sought to do my best in the challenges ahead. It shone brightly from him in this moment. it gave me some hope that he would become a great Jedi, but at the same time, I knew deeply that this hope, this fortitude can be worn down and broken. A sad smile came to my lips. I did my best to hide it from him and just looked ahead to where we were walking. A soft sigh escaped from me in response to him.

"I expect nothing less of you, Tyron."

Moving further through the Temple grounds, passing other students and mentors heading to classes or otherwise, we walked out onto a terrace. A shuttle was awaiting us. A simple one that would take us the rest of the way. Opening the door, an open hand ushered Tyron into the vehicle. Following suit, I reached forward from the back seat and grabbed the shoulder of the droid.

"Take us to the Winding Path please."
"Of course Master Jedi!"

It replied and started to take us to where we needed to go. Leaning back into the seat, I turned to the man. Looking directly into his eyes. Making sure that he understood the gravity of the coming situation.

"As much as I would like to just throw and obstacle course your way, or make you fight some kind of training droid, that's not the challenge. This one is deeper. You may have heard it time and time again in your teachings with others or with me, but a Lightsaber, the one you make and carry with you the rest of your life, is your very soul. Its not a weapon so much as a symbol of your connection to the force. How you use it, when or if you draw it. Do you wield it with anger and hate? or with acceptance and grace? That is your test. One that starts today, and never ends."

It wouldn't really explain much to him in the current moment. However, it would let him know what was ahead. This wasn't a test of physical strength or skill. Its one of your mental and spiritual capabilities. I had gone through this process twice in fact. Having been demoted by the Council for my actions during the Hyperspace Wars. However, it was my atonement to teach others that they should ask the same questions I did at my age. And from there, show them how to best apply themselves without giving up their oath, their selves in the process.

"Any questions?"

Tyron Khan

 

[Tyron Khan]

Outfit: Clothes
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsabers
Saber Hilts: Guardian Hilt | Vanquisher Hilt
Master: Kaeleon Seleare | Kei Raxis
TAGS: Kaleleon
Mentions: Valery Noble | Aris Noble | Caltin Vanagor | Jonyna Si


Tyron looked and listened to Jedi Knight Kaleleon respond to him and mention a few other aspects of the journey to the Saber Forge. However, the winds of the Force travelled between the two Jedi, the Padawan sensed an emotion from the Jedi Knight. Sadness. Why? The smile Kaleleon was a mask. Did his master miss the times of where he was a student and built his Lightsaber? No there was something deeper. Tyron wouldn't probe further until Kaeleon opened up and shared his thoughts and feelings.

Reaching the door of the shuttle and being ushered inside by his master. The Besalisk got to a passenger seat and settled down while Kaleleon was communicating with the droid piloting the shuttle. Tyron felt the weight shift as the droid began to guide the shuttle out of the docking bay at the Temple. The silence around the Padawan Learner surrounded his person like vines wrapped around.

His attention fell to the piercing gaze of the Jedi Knight the pair locked eyes. What can be seen from Tyron's perspective was the seriousness coming from his master. The Besalisk was never one to gest or joke around. The amount of attention, energy and time spent to put together his potential Lightsaber builds. This was not being treated light-heartedly at all by Tyron.

"Master, I've heard and seen fellow Jedi regard their Lightsaber hilts as symbols of hope, justice and peace. Everyone is unique when the utilize their Lightsaber in and out of the field whether it'd combative or diplomacy. Will I treat an extension of myself with a Lightsaber with the utmost respect? Certainly. Will there be times to be aggressive in defence and offence? I cannot deny it'd be foolish to disregard that this can happen. Can I wield my Lightsabers to be the symbol with regard to my connection to the Force? Always I will do my best to be a Peacekeeper. A Jedi Guardian for being a Sword and Shield against any dangers that threaten others that are defenceless and helpless. There are always challenges, obstacles and tests to endure. Nothing is easy and no-one should expect anything to fall into their laps."

The tone of Tyron's voice came from somewhere very deep. It all came from his heart, mind and soul intervening them all as one unit. The dedication and determination emitting from Tyron was extraordinary perhaps rare, uncommon for Padawan Learners his age maybe young Jedi Knights too. He remembered Caltin Vanagor had said there were words and more coming from the Besalisk that put him at higher levels than most of his age and experience. He knows there are commitments and promises sworn to keep, maintain in his life time. He will never give-up and Tyron will do everything he can. Not for himself but for others.

"Only one question Master. Do you believe in me?" Tyron asked Kaleleon. This was not out of attention, no, it was deeper. He believed in his master alongside fellow Jedi whom have given their attention, effort and time throughout his service as a Jedi. Members such as Jedi Grandmaster Valery Noble - she inducted and recruited him into the Jedi while on Coruscant and taught him basics of how to use and wield a Lightsaber. Another was Jonyna Si who started and advanced his training in Form I: Shii-Cho the Cathar Jedi Master felt and saw the capabilities of the Besalisk.

When on Tython for the first time Jedi Master Caltin Vanagor and other Jedi shared their stories around a campfire set-up by the Warden of Tython. Along with seeing what Tyron was capable of in Lightsaber Combat displaying what he learned so far. Finally, fellow Padawan Learner Aris Noble had taken time to begin Jedi Guardian training on the planet New Cov. Funny, they both stood at a height of 8 feet tall rare for someone to be at Tyron's level but he has his extra arms and hands.

Time was passing by as the shuttle continued its flight path for the Winding Path that Kaleleon had requested the pilot droid to take the pair to. The mentality and spirit continues to grow. He knows it will be tested and his Besalisk nature always sought challenges which made him dangerous and strong. The moment of acquiring his Lightsaber hilts was drawing ever so much closer and once he obtains them. It'd be from that moment Tyron was going to be unleashed - becoming the Shield and Sword as a Jedi.

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