Force Stun
- "She'll be okay. It doesn't hurt. Ask Ruu."
"What?"
"Force stun. Sorry, but I had to do it. It's kinder than breaking her wrist." - ―Bardan Jusik to Kal Skirata, after Force stunning Arla Fett
Force Stun was a Force power that could temporarily deaden the senses and perceptions of a targeted enemy, preventing most movements. It was often used when a Jedi faced a large number of opponents or if they wished to disable an enemy long enough to flee from or apprehend them. To use the power, the Jedi would use the Force to induce them into a catatonic state. Beings or creatures with a high degree of willpower could resist the effects of this power. In addition, it was ineffective against droids and other inorganic beings. Although it was only used against a single enemy, the Jedi Master and famed Guardian Kavar, a known practitioner of this power, was able to stun multiple targets simultaneously.
Force Stasis was a more potent version of Force Stun. The Jedi would use the Force to deaden the senses of an enemy, inducing a near-catatonic state and in effect freezing that person or being in place. This power was very useful when the Force-user was stuck in tight spots against a superior number of foes.
Stasis Field was the highest level of Force Stun. Often learned and practiced by higher-level Jedi Knights and Masters, this power allowed the Force-user to put multiple enemies into brief, non-harmful catatonic states at one time, allowing for quick escapes or to avoid protracted confrontations against seemingly overwhelming numbers. This power could also be used to avoid combat entirely, if the wielder wished to apprehend or sneak by opponents put into stasis.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
- Darth Bane: Path of Destruction audiobook
- Darth Bane: Rule of Two
- Darth Bane: Rule of Two audiobook
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Ambush"- Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith video game
- Imperial Commando: 501st
- Carida: Heavy Duty
- Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (as "Force Freeze")
- Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (as "Force Freeze")
- Children of the Jedi (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
- Legacy—War 1
Sources
- Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
- File:SWGTCGsmall.jpg Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – The Nightsister's Revenge (Card: Force Stun) (backup link not verified!)
- File:StarWarsLCG Logo.png Star Wars: The Card Game – Core Set (Card: Force Stasis)
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