Lightsaber

Designed as much for elegance in combat as for ceremony, the lightsaber, also referred to as the "laser sword" by those who were unfamiliar with it, was a distinctive weapon, the very image of which was inextricably bound with the mythos of the Star Wars Jedi Order and their polar opposites, the Sith. To many Star Wars fans, the lightsaber also became synonymous with the Jedi Order's values to uphold peace and justice throughout the galaxy.

The weapon consists of a blade of pure plasma emitted from the hilt and suspended in a force containment field. The field contained the immense heat of the plasma, protecting the wielder, and allowed the blade to keep its shape. The hilt was almost always self-fabricated by the wielder to match his or her specific needs, preferences and style. Due to the weightlessness of plasma and the strong gyroscopic effect generated by it, lightsabers required a great deal of strength and dexterity to wield, and it is extremely difficult — and dangerous — for the untrained to attempt using. However, in the hands of an expert, the lightsaber is a weapon to be greatly respected and feared. To wield a lightsaber was to demonstrate incredible skill and confidence, as well as masterful dexterity. On the MUX, the lightsaber is almost exclusively wielded by Transformers.