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| - A beam sword constructed by the Old race. A magical longsword that converts the wielder's mental powers into a blade of light that slices through enemies.
- The traditional weapon of the Order of the Tak Lords, the Force Sword were constructed through various metallurgical and magical means, transmuting base metals into an alchemical alloy possessing an unusual affinity for Force energies. The rare metallic compounds used in its construction resulted in a blade far lighter than its 1.4 meter length would indicate — 1.25 kilograms, or less than half the weight of a vibro-ax. Thus, it required training as well as great strength in the Force to successfully wield the weapon in combat. The process during which the sword was forged altered the weapon's molecular structure, making it stronger and sharper, and reversed its magnetic polarity, turning it into a high-temperature superconductor that could deflect blaster bolts and other particle weapons as if magnetically sealed. The rare ores used in its construction resisted lightsabers in much the same manner as cortosis and Phrik alloy, while its polished surface reflected laser beams and other coherent light weapons like a mirror. But perhaps most significantly, the weapon served as a focus for the Force energies of its wielder, amplifying their power and refining their control until they became a walking nexus of Force power. The weapon's magnetic properties, combined with its attraction to the Force, caused it to generate a powerful energy field, enabling it to cut through any material with relative ease. Once forged, the sword was bonded with its future wielder through a mystical ritual. Once bonded, only that person would be able to use the sword properly. Anyone else would be knocked unconscious by a large energy blast upon touching it. An unbonded sword would allow anyone to wield it, however. The lightness of the sword meant a wielder used to a lightsaber could relatively easily learn to use a force sword. Though superficially similar to Sith Swords, the construction of a force sword did not involve the use of the Dark Side of the Force. A similar technique was used to forge the Rune Armour unique to the Tak Lords.
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