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General information
Type
Culture
Owner(s)
Location(s)
Sith Sword
Sith
Ajunta Pall (deceased)
Ziost (last known)
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Culture
Owner(s)
Location(s)
Sith Sword
Sith
Ajunta Pall (deceased)
Ziost (last known)
.
Physical & technical specifications
Protection type
Range
Lightsaber resistant
Melee
Lore information
Type
Site lore
Site lore
The Brightsword of the
Ajunta Pall
Ajunta Pall
"There is nothing civilized about opening up a living being from head to groin...but who said I was civilized?"
— Ajunta Pall
— Ajunta Pall
The infamous Brightsword of Ajunta Pall, one of the first Jedi Exiles, has been mentioned in stories to Sith Acolytes and Jedi scholars alike purely for its unique characteristics. Sought after by treasure seakers, collectors, war lords and more it's actual existance has been debated. It is believed to have been forged during the Hundred Years of Darkness in some of the most unstable parts of Mustafar. Since the end of the Hundred Years of Darkness it has never been seen or heard of beyond retold accounts.
Overview
It is common knowledge that early on Jedi used force-embued blades (*) before they began developing lightsabers. But the schism broke the Jedi in two and set many of their numbers on darker paths. On this they developed their own similar but unique type of weaponry known as sith swords. Proto-sabers came into use though and began besting physical weapons. After a time lightsabers became even common place and replaced the archaic weaponry completely. Now only the sentimental dark siders use sith swords and force imbued blades are nothing but items kept in museums.
Around the time that proto-sabers were in use they were noted for being different from today's lightsabers by having a peripheral power pack and were often bulky and had some significant draw backs. Ajunta Pall noticed this and had the idea of creating a weapon that did not use a powerpack. However limited by the technology of his time he could not make a fully functioning lightsaber. Instead, by using sith alchemy, the entire facilities of a secret mustafar forging site he combined a kyber crystal with a taylor made sith sword.
Dubbed the "Brightsword" to mock the so-called light of the jedi, the black blade appears to be just like any other sith sword at a glance. The obsidian blade is heavily inlaid with the dark side of the force so much that just being in its presence gives lightsiders a sensation of unease while dark siders may find more aggressive temperaments flare. It has also been called Lightbane and the Blade of the Exile. On either side off the face of the guard there are two additional kyber crystals that subtly glow when held by a force sensitive individual that is a dark side practicitioner..
The handle is made of two different pieces. On the outside it is ivory, made from a beast slain by Ajunta himself or possibly the bone of a victim. Half of the handle can be unlocked and removed, showing a red kyber crystal inside and allowing access to the battery which from time to time needs to be replaced for the energy field to be effective.
Special Powers:
When inactive the Brightsword is just like any other sith sword with one major difference. It can block blaster bolts and other weaponry. This can only be accomplished by someone with the abilities of the force though as is to be expected. However the weapon will not break or become damaged when being struck by blaster weapons. What makes it still inferior to a lightsaber though is that it remains incapable of reflecting blaster bolts. Redirecting attacks can be quite effective in combat.
A red energy field that gives the sword its name can encompass the forward 75% of the blade when activated via ignition switch, not unlike how a lightsaber blade is activated. The intensity of the field is similar to that of a lightsaber in that it can cut through armor and phyiscal objects. Not as well as a lightsaber but it is possible for the Brightblade to cut through obstacles to
the same degree and pace as a military grade fusion cutter. Even that is inferior to a lightsaber's cutting power but at its inception it proved useful. Even so, an additional drawback is that the energy field is not constant and does require the battery in the handle to be changed between engagements. The bright energy field glows red and even moreso it gives off a very distinct and loud crackling hum making it very obvious when it is active. This of course needs to be deactivated when sheathed or carried. The energy field when active is still unable to reflect blaster bolts though adding to the drawbacks this ancient weapon bears.
Intent
To create a unique physical sword that ties into the history of the site and expanded universe a bit. Practical for PvP yet not technically superior to more common technology. Also I'll be doing a plot to gain this item for my character and make it a series of events that immerse others more in the back story of the last TL and possibly have it used again in future TLs.
Overview
It is common knowledge that early on Jedi used force-embued blades (*) before they began developing lightsabers. But the schism broke the Jedi in two and set many of their numbers on darker paths. On this they developed their own similar but unique type of weaponry known as sith swords. Proto-sabers came into use though and began besting physical weapons. After a time lightsabers became even common place and replaced the archaic weaponry completely. Now only the sentimental dark siders use sith swords and force imbued blades are nothing but items kept in museums.
Dubbed the "Brightsword" to mock the so-called light of the jedi, the black blade appears to be just like any other sith sword at a glance. The obsidian blade is heavily inlaid with the dark side of the force so much that just being in its presence gives lightsiders a sensation of unease while dark siders may find more aggressive temperaments flare. It has also been called Lightbane and the Blade of the Exile. On either side off the face of the guard there are two additional kyber crystals that subtly glow when held by a force sensitive individual that is a dark side practicitioner..
The handle is made of two different pieces. On the outside it is ivory, made from a beast slain by Ajunta himself or possibly the bone of a victim. Half of the handle can be unlocked and removed, showing a red kyber crystal inside and allowing access to the battery which from time to time needs to be replaced for the energy field to be effective.
Special Powers:
When inactive the Brightsword is just like any other sith sword with one major difference. It can block blaster bolts and other weaponry. This can only be accomplished by someone with the abilities of the force though as is to be expected. However the weapon will not break or become damaged when being struck by blaster weapons. What makes it still inferior to a lightsaber though is that it remains incapable of reflecting blaster bolts. Redirecting attacks can be quite effective in combat.
A red energy field that gives the sword its name can encompass the forward 75% of the blade when activated via ignition switch, not unlike how a lightsaber blade is activated. The intensity of the field is similar to that of a lightsaber in that it can cut through armor and phyiscal objects. Not as well as a lightsaber but it is possible for the Brightblade to cut through obstacles to
the same degree and pace as a military grade fusion cutter. Even that is inferior to a lightsaber's cutting power but at its inception it proved useful. Even so, an additional drawback is that the energy field is not constant and does require the battery in the handle to be changed between engagements. The bright energy field glows red and even moreso it gives off a very distinct and loud crackling hum making it very obvious when it is active. This of course needs to be deactivated when sheathed or carried. The energy field when active is still unable to reflect blaster bolts though adding to the drawbacks this ancient weapon bears.
Intent
To create a unique physical sword that ties into the history of the site and expanded universe a bit. Practical for PvP yet not technically superior to more common technology. Also I'll be doing a plot to gain this item for my character and make it a series of events that immerse others more in the back story of the last TL and possibly have it used again in future TLs.
