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Post by Belaya on Feb 16, 2011 23:55:00 GMT -5
The Storm Cloud is the dynamic-class freighter of Belaya's NPC sullastan companion, Bob. It is of the basic green and gold paint much like the Ebon Hawk but lacks the heavy modifications.
=Belaya=
*After talking with Bob and making sure they were in the clear to make their trip to Tatooine, Belaya makes her way back to where Ze is. When she feels the ship lurch, she knows they've hit a course for Tatooine.*
So Ze. Have you heard anything at all about this planet we are headed to?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 17, 2011 2:23:02 GMT -5
*Ze looks up from his datapad as his new Master enters the main hold*
"Prior to beginning my research on the planet, nothing. Since our departure however, I have been able to analyze and memorize roughly one-hundred sixty-three pages worth of general history, climate, political overtures, known points of interest, and major city layouts. I still have two-hundred thirty-three pages to analyze. Give a few approximately eight more minutes and I should be able to supply you with whatever information you require, Master Belaya. As long as it has been listed in the Jedi Archival database, that is."
*By human standards, the rate in which Ze was able to view and process information was impossible. But Ze had the advantage of insectoid compound eyes, allowing him to read up to twenty pages simultaneously on the small datapad. And his comprehension level was accelerated beyond that due to the Verpine genetic engineering that had created him solely for the purpose of designing advanced droid operating systems from the ground up. Suffice it to say, Ze was a very quick study. He remembers how on the flight from the Telos Academy to the Restoration Zone he had memorized the entire flight manual for a standard Republic Ministry-class shuttle and it's operating systems much to the bewilderment of the others*
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Post by Belaya on Feb 17, 2011 2:35:22 GMT -5
*Belaya's jaw nearly drops. He had read that much in only a small amount of time? Belaya also had to wonder why there were hundreds of pages worth of data on Tatooine. That seemed a little much to her. But to Ze, he couldn't soak all the information up fast enough it seemed.*
Well. You are definently a fast reader. I'll be back in ten minutes, allowing you time to finish.
*Belaya heads back to another portion of the ship to make herself a cup of caf. It'd be a decently long trip and there was a possibility of making a pit stop along the way, but that was entirely up to Bob and if he needed to refuel or resupply along the way. Belaya takes her time in the small kitchen area near the small medical bay area of the ship. She sips on her caf while she thinks about what they may encounter along the way. It seemed like a basic enough mission that shouldn't stir up too much trouble. Though Belaya knew trouble had a knack for following her, so it wasn't guarantted they wouldn't run into a problem.*
*Finishing up her cup of caf, Belaya sets the cup down. Okay, so it had actually been around fifteen minutes. Belaya had lost track of time while she was lost in her thoughts, sipping on some nice hot caf. She walks back to where Ze is.*
Sorry. Got lost in my own little world of thought. So I assume you had time to read over everything? What do you think about this planet we're heading towards?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 17, 2011 2:58:30 GMT -5
*By the time Belaya returns, Ze has indeed finished his light reading and has already begun to pull apart a good portion of the main hold's circular holographic projector in an attempt to improve it's real-time visual delay. He sits up from the his resting position on the floor, a hydrospanner in his hand*
"Indeed I was able to finish, though I noted several contradictory discrepancies. I ended up comparing them in relation to the date of entry and was able to correct a number of pages. I will update the Archive database upon our return, should that be acceptable to the Queen Leaders."
*Ze wipes some grease off of his appendages onto a rag and then strokes one of his antennas in thought, at his Master's question*
"I find Tatooine to be a geologically unremarkable planetoid with an atmosphere not conducive to support humanoid life. Though it's native sentient species' are most intriguing. I was able to study the culture, customs, and languages of both the Jawas and the Ghorfa. And while the Ghorfa language may prove difficult to replicate with my own vocal limitations, I believe I now have adequate skill to communicate with both them and the Jawas with varying degrees of accuracy depending on which hemisphere we choose to land upon. I would very much like to meet with either species, and would relish the opportunity to bring an end to the hostilities between the Ghorfa and the human settlers of Tatooine."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 17, 2011 3:05:30 GMT -5
*Belaya tries to keep up with Ze's response. He was very good at using more words than most sentients would use to respond or talk. But she focuses in on what she needs to.*
Not conducive to support life, yet sentients choose to live there. Why would they choose to live there? What about this planet would make them want to do that?
*Belaya was slowly trying to engage Ze on his thoughts of moving the Jedi to Tatooine. It was good for her padawan to have his own input and what she was learning about Ze so far was that he certainly had a unique way of thinking. His insight to her questions would likely prove refreshing and guage him on his thought process.*
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 18, 2011 22:21:23 GMT -5
*Ze responds quickly*
"Historically, settlements and corporations have sprung aground due to their desire to mine ore from the surface of the planet - believing it to be rich in precious metals. These were abandoned nearly every time, however, as it was discovered that the ore was not refinable by standard refining processes. As such the towns and cities were deserted and those that remained were those that could, quite simply, not afford safe passage off the planet. As such, the average economic status plunged to depths nearly unheard of in the larger galaxy - thus causing the individuals stranded to resort to extraordinary criminal means in order to survive. This created a hostile and criminal culture, quite fitting to the climate of the planet. Thus Tatooine now thrives on criminal activity and smuggling operations. Those that travel their currently either have the same lofty goals of being able to refine the damaged ore, or wish to interact with the criminal civilization in order to either profit or gain anonymity by submerging themselves into a subgroup that is easily ignored and/or not perused."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 18, 2011 23:16:35 GMT -5
*Belaya simply nods her head as Ze talks. Once again she was sifting through everything he was saying and trying to get the general idea of what he was saying. She'd have to get the hang of this.*
So is there any reason for a good, rational person to settle there? And more specifically, is there any good reason, just by looking over that data, that the Jedi should relocate to Tatooine?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 19, 2011 22:55:25 GMT -5
*This time Ze thinks for a moment, running through the copious amounts of data he had just digested in his head. Finally he responds in a short and most uncharacteristic manner*
"None that I can think of, no."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 19, 2011 23:07:15 GMT -5
*Belaya scratches her head for a moment, quite confused. She didn't think Ze was CAPABLE of short responses. It was really throwing off getting to know her new padawan.*
Well. Rather short and to the point. That's...different.
*She thinks for a moment.*
To be honest. Neither do I. Although it's a remote location and people tend to go there to keep a low profile, it's just too known for it in my opinion. As you probably noted by the fact the archives have hundreds of pages on the planet.
However. I think we should investigate the planet firsthand and gain experience as to why the Jedi would think Tatooine a possible location to relocate. Sometimes it is better to have experience over data. Understanding over fact, if you would.
*First hand experience was right up Belaya's alley. She was a doer. She acted on something. She was a typical guardian in that fashion.*
Now as you probably know from reading the data in the archives, Tatooine isn't exactly the most friendly place to be and many dangers await anyone travelling there. Ze, you have shown the first step to understanding the ways of lightsaber combat by building your first lightsaber. By building it yourself and giving it such a unique design, no doubt you understand your tool well. Correct?
But do you know how to use it? Do you know anything of what we Jedi call the seven traditional lightsaber forms of combat?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 19, 2011 23:43:16 GMT -5
"I am confident that my logical deductive reasoning skills will prevent any escalation of violence should we come across a hostile situation. However, in my experience, the beings commonly associated with crime are not the most reasonable, and logic often escapes their processing. Therefore, I too conclude that further training regarding my newly constructed sword of light will be required prior to our arrival on Tatooine."
*Ze unclips his organic-looking curved lightsaber hilt and holds it before him. He does not ignite it, but rather goes through the motions that he had developed on the Telosian surface. The stance and movement is a near perfect mimic of shii-cho, the first lightsaber form - though with some odd variation, possibly due to Verpine appendages being disproportionate to human lengths. One particular quick movement is reminiscent of the 5th form - Shien*
"Using a combination of visual perception and a trial-and-error process, as well as what just felt right, I found that these particular movements and actions served me best in my encounter with a group of mercenaries when attempting to deflect blaster bolts. At a certain point, I was amazingly able to send one bolt back at the individual that fired it. But no, I have received no formal training - as I understand it, that is one of the many duties of a Master such as yourself. I understand how a sword of light operates and functions but am unfamiliar with the seven forms that you have mentioned. I am most interested in learning each of them."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 20, 2011 0:26:47 GMT -5
*Belaya simply listens and watches as Ze talks, then shows her of what he knows. She notes his form is Shii-Cho that he is using, but interestingly enough he had thrown in atleast one movement that was Shien. She continues listening to him as he speaks after showing her the form. When he is done, she speaks up.*
Whoa whoa. Let's settle for the hear and now. Be mindful of the present. Right now we should work with what you have.
*Belaya pauses for a moment, going over in her mind again what Ze had just did.*
And what you have is a very good form of Shii-Cho with a touch of Shien to it. I like it. You've already started adapting your own form of lightsaber combat by drawing on different styles to create one that is unique to you and fits you best.
Oh. That's right. You said you are unfamiliar with the forms. I will breifly explain the two I just mentioned. Shii-Cho is your first and most basic form. Jedi students typically learn this form first and appropriately it is Form I of the seven forms. It is simply for deflecting blaster bolts and has no real drawbacks. Shien, however, is one of two variations of Form V. Shien is meant only for multiple persons with blasters such as Form I, but is meant to redirect blaster bolts back to the target as opposed to simply deflecting them.
On a world like Tatooine, a blaster is bound to fire at you sooner or later should you stay long enough. I want you to keep practicing what you have with that. I think you have good form, it just needs polishing and practice makes perfect.
Now. Did you learn anything that was meant to go against melee weapons? Anything blade to blade? I realize you are unfamiliar with the forms themselves, but did you observe and practice anything meant for what I just asked?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 21, 2011 1:30:00 GMT -5
*Ze listens intently to every word his Master says regarding the Lightsaber forms - determined to commit it all to memory. When she asks about past training with melee weapons he shakes his head*
"I am afraid that I have no prior experience with melee weapons, as I had never carried any sword or saber prior to my experience with the mercenaries on the Telosian surface. I do have some proficiency with slugthrowers, however, as I carried a Verpine Shatter Pistol with me on Nar Shaddaa. I am confident however that should you run through the motions of each form, I will be able to adapt your movements to my own by means of perception."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 21, 2011 1:55:00 GMT -5
Well, alright then.
*Belaya scratches her chin and thinks. What form would be best to teach Ze? Eh. Makashi was pretty much your standard blade to blade form. Who knows? With Ze's ability to make such things unique to himself the form and it's fast reflexes may suit him. He could certainly comprehend at a very quick pace, which means he must also have very quick perception as well. If so, Makashi would suit him well as it was meant for swordplay and employed things like parrying and countering. Then it was decided, Makashi it was.*
Well, let's go with the second lightsaber form. Form II of the seven lightsaber forms of combat is known as Makashi. Hold on a second.
*Belaya excuses herself to the section of the ship where she put her things. She takes out a datapad that she had downloaded the various lightsaber forms on when she was under Master Zhar. She comes back to where Ze is and shows him the datapad.*
This datapad is one I've carried with me for a long time. When I was a padawan, like yourself, apprenticed to Master Zhar, I took it upon myself to download every bit of information on the seven traditional forms of lightsaber combat so I could learn them all too.
*Belaya coughs awkwardly.*
Granted, I haven't learned them all, or I'm not proficient with all of them, but I've read over this datapad dozens of times since then. It's something I've always kept with me. I think reading over this will help you understand which form I'm talking about.
*Belaya is about to hand him the datapad, but draws back for a moment.*
Do not worry about reading the other forms, alright? For right now, I want you to get intimately familiar with what information this datapad has on makashi itself. When you think you're done and understand the form, I want you to come back to me and explain it. We'll be going over some of the other forms at later dates and you can read them in your free time. But right now I want you to focus only on Form II, Makashi. Alright?
*She hands Ze the datapad.*
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 21, 2011 23:05:46 GMT -5
*Ze nods his understanding and graciously accepts the datapad. His antennas droop slightly as she clarifies that he should only read about Makashi and not the other forms yet - he was very eager to learn about each of them - and having them all in the palm of his hand was so tempting. But he abides by his Master's instructions*
"As you wish Master, I will restrain the impulse to familiarize myself with all the forms of lightsaber combat."
*Ze takes up the datapad and walks to the port-side dormitory. He immediately sets to work analyzing the information it has on Makashi. He completes the full 63 page chapter on Makashi in less than two minutes - though the practical holo-videos of the different stances, stages, and parries take several minutes longer even with Ze boosting the frame rate to 1:36. After viewing the attached videos of all four levels he reads over the text data once more, concentrating on the practical application sections and methodology. Once completed he sets the datapad down on the cot beside him and takes out his lightsaber. He keeps the datapad open on the opening stance. He ignites his yellow saber and enters into the stance as depicted on the page, he then transitions into a Makashi salute, followed by a Makashi flourish. He repeats this several times until his movements matched up with how he observed them in the training holo-vids. He then follows through with the motions and parrying positions described in the training manual. He finds, however, that while he can go through the different moves and commit them to memory, this does not mean he is proficient with the form - as Makashi was specifically constructed for use against another blade wielder. After he feels confident that he can rotate through the different parries and swipes he picks up the datapad and goes off to find his Master*
*Upon finding her he bows, with his lightsaber in one hand and the datapad in the other. All in all it has taken roughly 20 minutes since she handed him the datapad - a lengthy time for someone such as Ze that can process information at such a quick pace. It is obvious that he spend a great deal of time and energy analyzing this form*
"I believe I have acquainted myself with the form you suggested as best as I can without a practical application. Makashi is a form directly derived from observation and perception of one's opponent. It utilizes their movements to dictate your own - as such is primarily defensive. And while I can replicate each and every parry, sidestep, jab, and block with a 0.03 percent margin of error, I must be able to best match each of those movements with an offensive attack from my opponent. Unfortunately, I have not read and familiarized myself with the other forms, so I do not know which attacks will be best suited to deflect with each Makashi stance - for the training manual did not go into great detail. I do find it most intriguing that many practitioners of Makashi favor a curved hilt, such as the late Jedi Masters Rhenic Bor, Verin Sahdet, Corran Yek, Bik'rriiik'shniii, and the current Knight Astefan Macillan - whom I have had the pleasure of meeting twice thus far, and of course the creator of Makashi, Jedi Grand Master Bob McBob. It seems that Form II shall be a most beneficial form for me to master, Master, though I believe a practical demonstration is required prior to me utilizing it in true combat."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 21, 2011 23:20:55 GMT -5
*Belaya simply leans against the wall as she waits for Ze to familiarize himself with the data she just handed him, hoping he will stay true to his word and only review Makashi. Ze seemed really good at absorbing alot of information at once and eager to do so, but she needed him more focused. When he returns, she listens to his take and opinions on Makashi. However, she pauses for a moment when he names a Grand Master who created it.*
Jedi Grand Master Bob McBob? Let me see that.
*Belaya takes the datapad from Ze, clearly surprised by his mention of that name. After Belaya looks into it, she smacks her head lightly with her free hand.*
Kali Black. You little! I knew I regretted loaning you this way back when!
*Belaya hands the datapad back to Ze with a sigh.*
I hadn't looked over the files on Makashi in this thing for so long because it's a form I became intimately familiar with. That Kali, she was always rebellious back in those days. Anyway, pay that last bit no mind, please. Your take on Makashi and the curved hilt is an astute observation.
Why do you think a Makashi practicioner would prefer a curved hilt, Ze?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 21, 2011 23:55:52 GMT -5
*Ze is confused by Belaya's initial response to the creator of Makashi's name. But as she extrapolates on her frustration, Ze is able to deduce that Kali Black (the Jedi that had found him on Nar Shaddaa) had somehow altered the data on Belaya's datapad at some point in the past. Most likely as some sort of joke - though Ze fails to see the humor in situation. Rather than continuing on the point, Ze responds to his Master query*
"The curved hilt design allows for more precision and blade control, thus allowing the user to take advantage of Makashi's many different parries and steps. It allows for more fluidity between movements, making the form more artistic as the great Jedi poet Bel'ayaisa Sil'lyhe Ad once mused over in his poem "Guaridans Rule, Consulars Drool."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 22, 2011 0:20:13 GMT -5
*Belaya listens to Ze yet again on his opinion, but raising an eyebrow at the end.*
Ugh. That Kali, of course she edited more than one thing. We had a running gag about consulars, you see...she chose guardian class too as a padawan...yeah. But anyway you are right. The unique design of a curved hilt befits a Makashi user for those reasons. Now, you were saying you wished for a practical application of the form, correct? I am glad you didn't read over the other form. We will have a lightsaber training session right now. You will use the Makashi form against me.
*Belaya wanted Ze solely to react with what he knew of his form and not what he knew of whatever form she chose to use against him. If he found himself at a disadvantage, she'd want him to work through it and learn that way. She wanted to see if he could spot an opening and such on his own as well.*
Are you prepared now for a lightsaber training session?
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 22, 2011 1:09:35 GMT -5
*Ze is almost a little embarrassed that he had not detected the error himself - though again he failed to see the humor of Kali's additions. But when Belaya mentions a training session and him using Makashi against her, his antennas perk up and his pincers click together a few times in excitement*
"I believe so, Master Belaya."
*Ze ignites his yellow blade, angling it downward in the Makashi opening stance. He then brings it up vertically to his face, makes a Makashi Flourish and then back to the opening stance to complete the Makashi Salute - the traditional challenge of Form II. He does all this with near-perfect timing and fluidity - it is apparent he reviewed the material in depth.*
"As I mentioned, Makashi is primarily a defensive form that relies on the other opponents strikes and swings. Thus with my Salute, I have indicated that you may take the first attack. I will strive to not cause you injury during our first training session, Master."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 22, 2011 1:24:36 GMT -5
*Belaya chuckles at Ze's last comment.*
I believe that's my line. But duely noted.
*Belaya didn't start out with any particular form. Every swing of a saber, every action did not fall under a particular form. Sometimes an attack was simply an attack. So Belaya simply stabbed her lightsaber forward at Ze, seeing how how he'd react to her initial attack. For now, she'd go easy on him and attack and allow him to get use to the form, but soon enough she'd turn up the heat, so to speak.*
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 22, 2011 1:38:14 GMT -5
*Ze allows his tendons connecting his exoskeleton together to relax. Makashi relied on peace of mind and clear observations of the other's actions. Ze had an advantage while utilizing Form II, as he had compound eyes, allowing him to see an attack from a hundred different angles. It was this compound vision that allowed him to perceive things with much greater accuracy than other beings - combined with the Force's natural ability to provide a level of precognition, Ze naturally had the combat awareness that most individuals could never even hope to achieve. He see's Belayas blade begin to move and is able to extrapolate exactly where it is going. Ze brings his saber up and brushes the viridian blade away, over his head and to his right as he steps in close to Belaya and spins his body around with two careful steps. His yellow blade completes a full arc over his head and he stops it within two centimeters of Belaya's right shoulder. All in all the movement takes less than a second and appeared to be one fluid motion. Ze nods his satisfaction and takes a few steps back to reset for another strike from Belaya*
"Please do not hesitate to increase the speed of your strikes, Master."
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Post by Belaya on Feb 22, 2011 2:27:35 GMT -5
*Belaya is slightly caught off guard by Ze's quickness. She still had to get use to that adaptability of his. When he suggests she could increase her speed, Belaya decides she can take it up a notch. Not quite to where she wanted to go yet. She still wanted Ze to get use to using the form in a duel. This time, Belaya decides to go with Ataru. The speed it required would be sufficient for Ze's request as well as it was not a disadvantage or advantage to Makashi.*
*Belaya slashes horizontally from her right to her left and does a complete circle, twirling with another horizontal slash in the same manner. Then she quickly reverses and does a quick horizontal slash from left to right on the heels of the slash before.*
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 22, 2011 18:35:03 GMT -5
*Makashi was a form that relied heavily on footing and sidesteps paired with subtle manipulations of the blade, making it the perfect form to engage another blade wielding opponent with when they made large sweeping strikes or slashes. Ze finds that his master was indeed testing him on this aspect and Ze takes a step back while parrying Belaya's viridian blade to the side, allowing her to overextend herself causing her right side to become undefended. He does not strike, however, as she quickly comes back around for a similar strike, in which he similarly takes a step back and deflects the blade as before. She then reverses her momentum and brings it back toward Ze. Ze immediately ducks down and spins his yellow blade around to meet hers and blocks the blade - the two beams of energy clash together in a mix of green and yellow. Ze twists his curved hilt to the side, as he take a step closer to complete a standard Makashi disarming maneuver - a maneuver that utilizes the curved nature of the hilt to push the lightsaber out of the opponent's grip while the blades were latched together - causing it to spin out of control and to the ground; thus leaving the opponent defenseless*
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Post by Belaya on Feb 24, 2011 15:33:53 GMT -5
*Belaya watches Ze execute Makashi like a perfectionist. Their first combat lesson and he was doing well. Ze would definently make a good lightsaber duelist. He only spent a few minutes studying some facts and videos of the form, and he could manuever and mimic perfectly like it was meant to.
When Ze actually goes to disarm her, the blade flies from her hand, but she uses the Force to quickly pull it back to her. She had fought dark jedi that used this form and they preferred leaving their opponent defenseless and taking them down right after. Still, the fact Ze could already disarm her like that was very impressive.
So she'd have to step up her game. She was glad he didn't read up on the fifth form, though the information on makashi probably touched on this just a little, she wanted Ze in a simulation where he had to react to something new, not just know it and already have it planned out. When in a lightsaber fight situation, thinking on one's feet was necessary. From what she had seen, Ze could do it. But she wanted to see it put to the test.
She quickly switched her stance and called upon the Force to enhance her strength, like most form V users. She went with Djem So and the opening strike "falling avalanche". From there, she continued the assualt, reigning down two more blows with the saber against Ze. That was the purpose of Form V users, press the attack and overpower. Makashi was particularly weak against this form, this is why she held out to make sure Ze was comfortable with the form.
He'd be at a disadvantage against a form his lightsaber form was weak against. It was his purpose to figure out a way around this weakness and compensate. Similiar situations would arise in Ze's time as a Jedi and Belaya needed to be sure he could get past obstacles like this.*
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Post by Ar'kikze S'ss'nixztoo on Feb 24, 2011 16:39:33 GMT -5
*Ze is very pleased that his disarming technique functioned properly, and is nearly surprised by Belaya's quick reflexes to pull the hilt back to her with the Force. It seemed he had been so concentrated on the lightsabers and the forms, that he had almost forgotten Force Powers could be used in the midst of combat. The data he had absorbed on Makashi had very few references to Force Power usage, and thus Ze had not really thought that it would be applicable. But now that he thinks about it, why wouldn't you use everything you had avaiable to you in a fight-to-the-death?*
*Ze's internal monologue is broken by the ferocity of his master's new attack. He quickly parries the strong strikes to the side, but is forced to retreat backwards several steps each time. Makashi relied on subtle manipulation of the opponent's blade - and whatever form his master was using was anything but subtle - it was brute force. There was really nothing he could do to gain a true advantage over the attack. He sidesteps, and backpedals, keeping his defense strong, but eventually she pins him up against a bulkhead. With nowhere left to retreat to, he ducks down and to the side, allowing her blade to slash into the bulkhead. But she still was right on him. He was cornered, and he could not accomplish much with what he had learned from Makashi. He remembers back to his brief encounter on Nar Shaddaa with the dock droid that attacked him, Atton Rand and Mira. He had used some sort of shocking affect to immobilize the droid. Ze, now cornered, with another strike coming down at him from his master, raises his free hand up and concentrates on the idea behind immobilizing his Master, if only just for a brief second. The result is Force Stun. He then backs it up with a Force Push to give him enough room to leap to the side and regain his footing at the center of the hold*
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Post by Belaya on Feb 24, 2011 16:53:18 GMT -5
*As Belaya continues to press the attack, she notes that Ze, at the moment, was having difficulty getting around her Djem So. He countered her brief use of Ataru quite elequently, true to the Makashi style. However, he wasn't able to counter so easily against the brute force she was reigning down on him. She continued to press the attack, cornering Ze once, missing with her attack but quickly on top of him to corner him again.*
::*To herself.* Come on Ze. I believe in you. You can get around this somehow. Just think.::
*He needed to find a counter measure. Some way to stop her from pressing the attack. Ze needed to learn how to react quickly to a situation gone bad. Then it happened. He thrust out his hand and Belaya could feel the stunning sensation. She was able to resist it, but the brief pause of resisting that tingling feeling that she knew would stun her if she didn't counter it fast enough let her guard down long enough for Ze's Force Push to work. She is thrown back a few feet and lands on her back. Her saber drops to the ground, deactivated.*
Oof!
*Belaya sits up and pulls the lightsaber back to her hand. She throws her hand up to let Ze know they were done. She stands up and dusts herself off.*
I am very impressed by your use of Makashi. It took you a little bit to counter my last wave of attacks though. Can you explain the situation when I gained the advantage in the fight?
*Belaya was looking for Ze's analysis of the situation, to try and guage him on the form he used. She wanted him to think on it. See it's flaws as well as it's strengths. She could tell Ze would be a great modern day Makashi practitioner. As his master, she'd be the one to push him to understand the form, as opposed to simply knowing it, sooner rather than later.*
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