Precognition
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Precognition
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- "This one does not look into the future. It is more fun to be surprised."
- ―Saba Sebatyne[2]
Precognition, also known asdanger sense, was a universalForce power used by Force-sensitives with high experience in the Force.
Description[]
The ability offoresight was perhaps universal to theJedi orForce-sensitives and was manifested in the form ofForce visions of future events, guidingpremonitions orwarnings, and an inflow of prescience that helped the Jedi predict their opponent's movements.
Thisability inthe Force was not restricted to the Jedi, however, as the Sith also were known to perceive direction and insight from the dark side.
Battle Precognition was a variant of precognition that allowed one to sense and foretell the flows of the Force while engaged in battle.
Another variant of precognition was Blink, the name given to an unconscious ability thatstormtroopersergeantNova Stihl possessed. This power, which was in reality a manifestation of his latentForce-sensitivity, allowed him to anticipate others' actions when engaged in a fight.
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Skere Kaan of theBrotherhood of Darkness used battle precognition in space battles withLord Hoth'sArmy of Light.JediPadawanTallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy (better known as "Scout") had this power. TheJedi KnightRevan andMeetra Surik were known to be gifted users of battle precognition. Surik learned this ability fromBrianna.Darth Bane also possessed a natural ability for precognition before he even began training as a Sith.Nova Stihl possessed a nearly identical ability, which he called Blink.
Carnor Jax trained in the art.Plo Koon's former Master,Tyvokka was known to have advanced Force precognition powers.
Jedi MasterObi-Wan Kenobi often recognized these premonitions from the Force when they began as a "small voice," wheninstinct began ticking inside him, telling him to pursue a course of action: "He had learned not to ignore that small voice.Qui-Gon had taught him that. If he could teachAnakin one thing, it would be toslow down enough to hear that insistent sound,sometimes no more than a whisper, that said,follow this."[4]
The JediSuljo Warde developed a unique form of precognition that allowed him to see the future actions and choices of others, but not his own. Additionally, Warde's visions were possible futures, and thus not guaranteed to be correct.[5]
Luke Skywalker and his sisterLeia also enjoyed this Force gift of sensing on occasion not only premonitions, but also warnings of danger.