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"Nothing is impossible with the Force."
―Kreia[1]
The Force

Anakin andObi-Wan Kenobi useForce push against each other.

Force powers were the manifestations of aForce-sensitive being's connection withthe Force, an energy field that surrounded and bound together everything in existence. The nature and practice of such abilities were usually taught to learners by experienced practitioners, such as theJedi and theSith. Some techniques required a deep connection with either thelight side or thedark side of the Force, but many were not specific to either affinity. The Force was practiced as a form of magic by some groups, such as theWitches of Dathomir,Nightsisters,Mind-witches, and users ofSith magic andSith alchemy. Force powers can also be used to levitate objects, calm animals, and sense others' feelings.

Description[]

Overview[]

The Force expressed itself as theLiving Force and theUnifying Force. While the Unifying Force was vast and cosmic, part of space and time rather than physical bodies, the Living Force was close to beings in their lives anddeaths. Tangible Force abilities—such as soothing others' emotions, moving objects, heightening the senses, jumping, and running—were techniques related to the Living Force.[2]

The Jedi Order[]

"A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack."
―FormerGrand MasterYoda[3]
Jedi symbol

A symbol of the Jedi Order

TheJedi Order classified abilities withthe Force according to three themes:Control,Sense, andAlter.Jedi Initiates studied Control, which was centered in one's own body and regarded as the basic skills used throughout a being's lifetime.Padawans progressed to Sense, extending themselves into their surrounding environment and expanding their awareness of the Living Force. AsJedi Knights, their education was furthered with Alter, the abilities that physically impacted their surroundings and were the most difficult to master.[2]

The Sith[]

"A Sith knows when to unleash the fury of the dark side, and when to hold back. Patience can be a weapon if you know how to use it, and your anger can fuel the dark side if you learn how to control it."
―Darth Bane[4]
Sith Emblem

An emblem of the Sith

TheSith Purebloods developed ritual methods of manipulating thedark side of the Force through incantations and gestures; the techniques were later adopted by theexiledDark Jedi onKorriban and theOrder of the Sith Lords. ASith sorcerer'sspellcasting techniques could be enhanced by the use of specific amulets or raiments.[5]

TheSith ofDarth Bane's legacy divided their powers into three schools or focuses that channeled the dark side:Offense,Body, andMind. Offense included skills that were dynamic, immediately applicable tolightsaber combat, and required relatively little exertion to deploy. Body drew upon the Living Force in one's own cells to affect another's on the physical plane; as such, it could damage one's body and be hindered by the presence ofcybernetics. Mind, which drew upon the Unifying Force, operated in memory and thought rather than the body or physical strength; its disciplines demanded intense concentration and psychic clarity.[5]

Applications[]

By the Jedi Order[]

Control[]

Main article:Control
"Control is internal. It is the Jedi's ability to recognize the Force in himself and to use it to his benefit."
―Jedi MasterBodo Baas[6]
CenterofBeing

A Jedicenters himself in preparation for combat.

The Jedi Order's teaching method began with the aspect of Control, taught to Jedi Initiates as a way to open their minds to the Force and establish a base point for further development. Control was centered on the Initiate's own body and self. Development of these skills would continue throughout aJedi's life and serve as the foundation for subsequent disciplines.[2]

Three main abilities were centered around Control:tutaminis (energy absorption),curato salva (healing one's own self), andaltus sopor (increasing one's focus on the Force).[2]

Sense[]

Main article:Sense
"…Sense involves the next step, in which the Jedi recognizes the Force in the universe outside herself."
―Jedi Master Bodo Baas[6]

The Sense discipline was taught to Padawans to broaden the scope of their Control abilities. Dipping into a deeper understanding of the Living Force, Sense abilities allowed Force-wielders to immerse themselves in the environment. By the end of their apprenticeship, Padawans were expected to use the Force as an additional sense and be constantly attuned to its undulations.[2]

The Jedi Order divided Sense abilities into four main groups:prima vitae (life detection),tactus otium (Sense Force),tai vordrax (postcognition), andprojected telepathy. While there were many other styles to the Sense family, these were considered the most vital to Jedi teachings.[2]

Alter[]

Main article:Alter (Jedi Order)
"Alter is the third and most difficult area to master, for it involves the student's ability to modify the Force and redistribute its energies."
―Jedi Master Bodo Baas[6]
YodaForceLift

Yoda using telekinesis to liftLuke Skywalker'sX-wing.

The Jedi Order regarded the Alter discipline as an advanced form of Force use, taught to Jedi Knights who had mastered the arts of Control and Sense. It involved manipulating objects, influencing other beings, and affecting the environment. Such abilities needed to be perfected and honed, but many non-trained Force-sensitives stumbled upon such powers accidentally, which usually resulted in disastrous events. Without advancing to the Alter discipline, individuals could see the Force, but were incapable of manipulating it.[2]

The fundamental Alter techniques were:telekinesis,affect mind, andAlter Environment.[2]

Jedi career paths[]

Jedi Knights andJedi Masters pursued different careers within the Order based on their innate abilities, including their use of Force powers.[2]Jedi Consulars emphasized the more cerebral Force skills[7] and tended to utilize those powers rather than theirlightsabers.Precognition and postcognition,healing, and strong empathic talents were among their specialties.Jedi Guardians often used the Force to enhance their physical capabilities, such as their reaction speed and battle awareness, but they were better known for their talents with lightsabers.Jedi Sentinels, as described byJedi recruiterMorrit Ch'gally, struck a balance between the Guardians and the Consulars and also developed more practical abilities that did not rely upon the Force; however, some had an intuitive understanding of machinery and technology throughmechu-deru.[2]

By the Sith[]

Offense[]

Main article:Offense
"Offense encompasses the Force skills with immediate, dynamic applications for lightsaber combat."
―Darth Bane, inBook of Sith[5]

In Darth Bane's teachings, the school or focus called Offense included immediately applicable techniques that required little exertion, making them particularly useful in lightsaber duels. Such skills includedInertia,Blind, Push, Choke, and Throw.[5]

Body[]

Main article:Body
"The second school, or focus, Body, encompasses those abilities that draw from the living Force. They emanate from your own cells and affect the physical structures of others."
―Darth Bane, inBook of Sith[5]

Another of Bane's teachings, Body drew from the living Force in one's own cells to physically affect another being, at the possible cost of damaging the user's own body. Body techniques includedlightning,convection,cryokinesis,drain life, and death field.[5]

Mind[]

Main article:Mind
"The third school, or focus, Mind, encompasses those abilities that draw from the unifying Force. These operate on a different plane than the physical—they exist in the realm of thought and memory."
―Darth Bane, inBook of Sith[5]

The last of Bane's focuses or schools was Mind, drawing upon the unifying Force to act upon thought and memory instead of the physical realm of the body. Unlike Offense, intense concentration and psychic strength were demanded by abilities such asCrucitorn,Hatred, Horror,Memory Walk, andMind Shard[5]

Sith magic[]

Main article:Sith sorcery
"It is not sufficient to simply use Force powers, as the Jedi teach. Ritual gives spellcasting added power."
―Sorzus Syn, journal excerpt inBook of Sith[5]

The incantations of Sith magic were originated by the Sithspecies. They includedSutta Chwituskak (Bolt of Hatred),Odojinya (Dark Side Web),Qâzoi Kyantuska (Suppress Thought),Dwomutsiqsa (Summon Demon), andTsaiwinokka Hoyakut (Reanimated Dead).[5]

Relativists and the Potentium[]

Main article:Potentium

Following an alternative philosophy regarding the Force, relativists argued that the dark side did not exist within the Force itself. They believed darkness was instead a manifestation of the individual Force-wielder's mind; since darkness was relative to the purity of their intentions, the use of dark side powers was justified if their intent was pure.[2] ThePotentium philosophy and those who followed it held such beliefs, which both the Jedi Order[6] and the Sith regarded as a misguided and inaccurate view of the Force.[8] The name of the theory was also used by a group founded in132 BBY byLeor Hal, who was expelled from the Jedi Order. Hal and his disciples taught that the Force, which they also called the Potentium, was inherently and inevitably good and without a dark side, and a being's connection with it should not be obscured through training or discipline.[6]

Behind the scenes[]

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Luke Skywalker using Force Choke, a form of telekinesis.

West End Games originally established the Control, Sense, and Alter split forroleplaying game purposes in the first edition ofStar Wars: The Roleplaying Game. As game mechanic, they functioned as three Force skills that a player character could train through skill points; without training, the skills could not be used. Force powers were methods of using one or more Force skills, with each power requiring a skill roll to determine its success or failure. For instance, "Contort/Escape" was a power governed by the Control skill, while "Projective Telepathy" required both Control and Sense. The rulebook emphasized that a power was not a "spell."[9]

The2007Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook fromWizards of the Coast instead had a single Use the Force skill with Force Sensitivity and Force Training feats; Force powers were governed by Use the Force skill checks. Alter, Control, and Sense became Force talent trees rather than skills, alongside another talent tree for characters with Power of the Dark Side.[10] The reference bookJedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force, written byRyder Windham and published byDel Rey onNovember 27, 2007,[11]canonized the names Control, Sense, and Alter asin-universe descriptions used to classify various uses of the Force rather than purely game mechanics.[6]

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