That the word “Peace” at the tip of the sword is the first thing that goes into the wielder’s foe is an irony probably lost to many of this weapon’s owners, but I appreciate it nonetheless. I really have to compliment whoever designed this weapon. Not surprisingly, the writing on this blade refers to the Jedi code. In the Star Wars galaxy, therefore, it does not strike me as unusual that the earliest of the Jedi’s weapons would share in this tradition. Inscribed swords such as Aragorn’s Andúril and Elric’s Stormbringer are common in fantasy literature, but in our own world, swords engraved with the names of their makers, their wielders, their deeds or mysterious inscriptions go back thousands of years.
The Ancient Force-Imbued Blade is the latest example of this type of weapon, not only for the back slung sheath where the blade is carried but also for the ancient runes carved on the length of the blade. Given SWTOR’s setting, it’s not surprising that the most common weapons used by the Jedi and Sith are lightsabers, but there are examples of less fantastic weapons from training sabers and vibroswords to even the occasional axe or quarterstaff. The advent of the Shield brought on a more civilized age, and what we see in Dune is the beginning of the end of that time in the galaxy.ĭune: Part One is out in theaters now and streaming on HBO Max.In general, I aspire to keep this blog focused on things that any player can encounter in the game as a part of regular play, but I’m going to make an exception this time, and take a close look at the Ancient Jedi Blade, a new addition to the Cartel Market because, let’s face it, it is pretty darn cool. They’re not an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. This is what Duncan does at one point in the movie.īottom line: Shields in Dune are like the reverse of a lightsaber in Star Wars. Because Shields tend to overload lasguns, they can also be used as makeshift explosives. Shield tech doesn’t just exist for personal use. Even in his final battle against many Sardaukar soldiers, Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa) is still Shield fighting. This is why the Sardaukar - the elite soldiers of the Imperium - also use swords. While the Harkonnens favor energy weapons like lasguns, everyone uses Shield technology, not just House Atreides. For this reason, using Shield technology on the planet Dune is dangerous, which changes the game again.
In the deserts of Arrakis, any type of rhythmic noise, however faint, will always attract sandworms. Like many pieces of technology, the Holtzman Shield emits a kind of thrumming sound. Guerney (Josh Brolin) and Paul (Timothée Chalamet) in Dune: Part One.
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