#force lightning

[tatooineknights]

Return of the Jedi (1983)

[charmwasjess]

I'll never get over thinking about Dooku as a natural lightning prodigy.

He throws lightning more frequently than any character in the series. Sidious is certainly the more powerful Sith, but he looks like he's angrily giving birth to a rhino every time he uses it, compared to Dooku, who looks hydrated and relaxed. Rewatching Clone Wars, it's his signature move, he almost uses it like an extra lightsaber to beef up the momentum on his Makashi. He uses lightning to escape countless times - when he should be down, when he's otherwise beaten, when he's separated from his lightsaber. Anakin maiming him reads as a significant act of malice - he took his one hand, so he'll take both - but really, it's also a very ruthlessly practical way to definitely de-weaponize Dooku.

And then, the tasty backstory -- he's been using it since he was like twenty, no one seems to have taught him how but it just happens when he needs to save himself/his loved ones (the scene in Dooku: Jedi Lost where he can't get it off his hands and is terrified 🥺--), and the whole connection to Serenno with the Tirra'taka being lightning-aspected. It's so cool if it's a whole natural proclivity thing in connection with his birth planet's weirdness. I just think it's neat, okay??

[tcards]

Star Wars - Return of the Jedi: The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse

[levitatingbiscuits]

I've had a thought about sith lightning that I thought I would share. In nature, lightning mainly happens when there is an imbalance of electrical charge (or forces ;) ) between the sky and the earth. So mayhap a bit of clever world building some could do is the reason it known as SITH lightning is because they are unbalanced themselves.

THAT'S SO SMART ANON YOU ARE SO SMART

[holonetwork]

George Lucas and the Thrawn Trilogy Part of a series I've put together focusing on the history of the EU. Sources: Timothy Zahn (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Steve Sansweet (Lucasfilm fan rep), Betsy Mitchell (Bantam editor), & Pablo Hidalgo (1, 2).

[linjessicalin]

[throwspebbles]

Told myself I’d do one of these …

Swtortober day 27: Inquisitor

[guestiguess]

I just really love how this turned out🤷🏻

This ao3 collection is highly recommend btw:

[kiffu]

Quinlan Vos and Force Lightning

Star Wars (1998) #22

In the Star Wars (1998) comic series, Quinlan develops amnesia due to being force-fed Glitteryl, a drug that wipes the mind clean. In the course of investigating, he finds Aayla Secura in the same state, hidden among her uncle's slaves. In his rage, he strikes out with Force lightning - he doesn't really remember why the Dark side isn't good.

Star Wars (1998) #35

In the same comic run, though a few months later in-universe, Quinlan returns to Kiffex at the request of his great-aunt and ends up in a fight with the Dark Jedi Volffe Karkko. When Karkko has him on the ground, Quinlan uses Force lightning again to try and get the upper hand, but is not as skilled with it as the Dark Jedi.

[myevilmouse]

Luke getting electrocuted (his screams, his groans, his faces, etc) was one of my bi awakenings early in life, i LOVE finally finding a community who appreciates that scene too, so mercilessly sexy, would do ANYTHING to see the raw footage without effects

Hey friend! Luke is always sexy and I'm happy you are finding content to melt your butter on my tumblr! May I humbly recommend my tag #he suffers so beautifully for all your whumptastic needs?

In thanks for your note, please accept this gif of your boy having a very bad day.

[lena-hills]

How is "inappropriate use of Force Lightning" not a canon Star Wars tag??? Built-in violet wand!

I'd say I'm cracking the whip on us to step it up but that's a different tag

[thegoodmorningman]

Or else...

[tcards]

Star Wars - Return of the Jedi: The 40th Anniversary Covers by Chris Sprouse

[moltengarnet]

Drew this for some kid at work. InB4 Sith Grogu.

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Star Wars: Essential Reader's Companion - Duel at the Valley of the Jedi by Wraithdt

[linjessicalin]

Sometimes, you just have to pause and admire the sexy vulnerability. <3 Some of my fav shots. Might do more later.

I love the whole scene, but the first few blasts are my favorite. Nothing beats Luke helplessly holding on for dear life <3