Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (real-life book)

Delve into the annals of the Jedi and their adversaries—from the most ancient conflicts between the forces of light and darkness documented within the depths of ancient Holocrons to more recent battles narrated by heroes such as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Leia Organa Solo. Explore the countless methods of contemplating and harnessing the Force, mastering a lightsaber through various combat styles, and, for those with true courage, venturing down the path of the dark side and uncovering the secrets of the Sith.

The Definitive Handbook to the Supreme Power at the Core of the Star Wars Universe

As Obi-Wan Kenobi famously said, "The Force surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together." Those fortunate enough to access this extraordinary power have studied and honed its full potential - either embracing its virtuous aspects or succumbing to its sinister allure. The Jedi strive to bring peace and enlightenment to the galaxy, while the Sith are driven solely by conquest and domination.

This unparalleled and thorough overview chronicles the known history of the Force and its wielders throughout the ages, from the fundamental principles of Jedi and Sith teachings to the pivotal events and legendary figures that have defined the struggle between the light and dark sides. Through firsthand accounts from Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa Solo, Darth Bane, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, Emperor Palpatine, and numerous other Jedi Masters, Sith Lords, scholars, and sages, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force encompasses the vast scope of available knowledge, including:

• The earliest recorded discovery of the Force
• Key battles influenced by the Force throughout galactic history
• The purpose, creation, and significance of Holocrons
• The evolution of the Jedi and Sith orders
• Force-sensitive abilities - including battle meditation, telekinesis, and "mind tricks"
• A compelling depiction of the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker

PLUS - Over one hundred entirely new, full-color illustrations!

No Star Wars collection is complete without this essential guide to understanding the Force. Always remember: The Force will be with you…always.

• ISBN 9780345493347 ; November 27 , 2007 ; Del Rey ; US paperback [1]
• ISBN 9780345542779 ; April 30 , 2013 ; Del Rey; US eBook [2]
• ISBN 9780345493347 ; 2015 ; Del Rey; US paperback, Legends edition [3]

• Author Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Time Line

Part One: Historical Context and Holocrons

The Holocrons

• The Tedryn Holocron
• The Asli Krimsan Holocron
• The Great Holocron
• The Telos Holocron and Darth Andeddu's Holocron

Key Conflicts

• Hundred-Year Darkness
• Great Hyperspace War
• The Shadow cast by Freedon Nadd
• The Sith War
• The Second Sith War
• Darth Ruin
• Battle of Ruusan

• The Sith's Return
• The Battle of Geonosis
• The Clone Wars
• The Galactic Civil War
• The Fall of Emperor Palpatine
• The Resurrection of Exar Kun
• The Yuuzhan Vong
• Luke Skywalker versus Lumiya: Initial Clash
• Luke Skywalker versus Lumiya: Final Showdown

Part Two: The Jedi Order

The Jedi's Development

• The Force and its Fabled Origins
• The Earliest Jedi
• Jedi Knights during the Old Republic Era
• The Potentium Viewpoint
• The Lost Twenty
• The Dark Times
• The Jedi Academy
• The New Jedi Order

Abilities of Force Users

• Sensing Abilities
• Telepathy
• Mind trick / Jedi mind trick
• Telekinesis
• Force Leap
• Burst of Speed
• Healing
• Healing Trance
• Farsight
• Psychometry
• Force Camouflage
• Battlemind
• Battle meditation
• Battle Meld
• Malacia
• Sever Force
• Beast Language
• Morichro
• Force lightning

Jedi Spirits

Identifying Jedi Powers

The Force as a Power Source

Force-Related Anomalies

Lightsabers

• Lightsaber Creation
• Makeshift Lightsabers
• Ancient Lightsabers
• Lightsabers Designed for Underwater Use
• Training Lightsabers
• Dual Phase Lightsabers
• Renowned Lightsabers
• Sith Lightsabers
• The Seven Forms
• Vaapad
• Contact Marks
• On the Subject of Victory and Defeat

Part Three: The Dark Side

Dark Jedi

• The First Dark Legion
• Ulic Qel-Droma's Return to the Light
• Dark side of the Force
• The Reformation of Revan
• The Dark Jedi Conflict
• The Conversion of Count Dooku

Followers of the Dark Side

• Imperial Inquisitors
• The Emperor's Hands

Under Exar Kun's Influence

Luke Skywalker's Brush with the Dark Side

Part Four: The Sith Order

The Darth Title

Guardian of the Telos Holocron

• The Conquest of Sith Territory
• The Sith Code
• Sith Worlds
• The Downfall of the Sith Empire
• Darth Revan's Sith Holocron
• The Rule of Two
• On the Process of Selecting Apprentices
• Darth Tyranus's Confession
• Sith alchemy
• Sith Weapons
• Force lightning
• Sith Spirits
• Achieving Immortality through Cloning

The Dark Side Collection

• The Book of Anger
• The Weakness of Inferiors
• The Creation of Monsters

Part Five: Alternative Force Traditions

• Followers of Palawa
• Sorcerers of Tund
• Baran Do
• Mecrosa Order
• The Krath
• Ysanna
• Prophets of the Dark Side
• Zeison Sha
• Jensaarai
• Korunnai
• Aing-Tii
• Matukai
• Force Witches
• The Reborn
• Disciples of Ragnos
• Shadow Academy
• Fallanassi

Part Six: The Chosen One

• Childhood on Tatooine
• Podracer Champion
• Arrival at the Jedi Temple
• Jedi Training
• First Mission
• Return to Tatooine
• Forbidden Love
• Darth Vader

Epilogue

Index

About the Author

About the Illustrators

Significant portions of this book incorporated direct quotes from previously published works. Among these was:

• Friendship in the Order - a speech by Lanius Qel-Bertuk