Tràkata/Legends

Tràkata was a form of lightsaber combat developed for taking advantage of a lightsaber's ability to be turned on and off, a unique quality in a melee weapon. Created by a Jedi Consular in the days of the Old Republic to compensate for weaknesses with using a lightsaber, it was based on quickly shutting off then re-igniting the blade, thus creating the possibility to confuse one's opponent/s, allowing for diversionary feints in combat. Mixed with Jar'Kai, Tràkata was extremely effective even against multiple opponents.
==Known moves and maneuvers==
===Pass the Blade===
The duelist deactivated their blade as they attack, bypassing the opponent's block before igniting it into the helpless foe.Jedi Academy Training Manual
===Unbalancing Block===
The duelist caught the opponent's blade with their own before momentarily deactivating it, causing the opponent to stumble and leave themselves open.
==Applications==
Unspecified examples:
#Jedi Master Kao Cen Darach employed this or a similar technique to great effect during his fight with the Sith Lord Vindican and his apprentice, Malgus, wherein he lost his life.
#Members of the New Jedi Order known to employ this technique such as Jedi Master Mara Jade Skywalker.The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
Specified examples:
#Jedi Master Corran Horn used a variant of this technique during the Yuuzhan Vong War; one notable occurrence being while he was battling Shedao Shai on Ithor. During the battle, Horn and Shai were locked in combat, and Horn deactivated his lightsaber then reignited it into Shedao Shai, killing the temporary Supreme Commander.The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught
#During her duel with Ben Skywalker, Sith apprentice Tahiri Veila used this technique to great effect. Skywalker forced her lightsaber aside, so Tahiri switched her lightsaber off and on so fast Skywalker barely had time to react, allowing her to extend the blade to where his throat had been just moments before.Legacy of the Force: Invincible
==Behind the scenes==
Tràkata was a fanon creation that was brought into continuity by the Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook.
Although not an official form in Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, turning off Jaden Korr's lightsaber increased the potency of Force lightning, Force Grip, and Force Push, which can be seen as use of Tràkata. Additionally, in Star Wars: Battlefront II, Darth Sidious turns off his blade to free his hand when using Force lightning.
==Appearances==
* Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – The Freedon Nadd Uprising
*
*
*Star Wars: Battlefront II
*
*
*Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
*Dark Empire audio drama 
*The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin
*Legacy of the Force: Invincible
==Sources==
*Tales of the Jedi Companion
*The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
*Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook 
*Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
*
*The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
==Notes and references==
==External links==
*"I've Got Star Wars Saga!!!" on Wizards.com forums.
*
Category:Lightsaber combat