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Post by MasterJoy on Apr 19, 2011 14:01:05 GMT -6
Excellent job, Padawan Simba. Take your time, and proceed to the next task when you are ready. I am very very proud of you, young one.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Apr 20, 2011 0:03:41 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 5 Krayt dragon The Krayt dragon, also known as the Bull dragon, was a reptile indeginous to the planet of Tatooine. The large reptile was carnivorous in nature. They would grow up to an average of 45 meters in length and would way anywhere near 2,000 kilograms on average. The average Krayt dragon would live naturally up to 100 years old. The massively impresive creature breaks trend with average living organisms in that they did not appreciably weaken with their age. In the highest mountains of Tattoine, the oldest and biggest of these Bull dragons lived and were nown as Ancient Krayt Dragons. The krayt dragon was found to be a relative of the smaller kell dragon, a reptile that is thought to be a native to the Ruusan. Some xenobilogists have thought that the krayt was a descendant of Duinuogwuin, or star dragon, but there is no real substantial amount of evidence or proof that these claims are valid. The krayt dragon would use it's massive teeth to capture it's prey, but they would rely on stones that they would injest to grind the food in a series of gizards into a digestible form. The stones would crush the food inside the gizzards by stomach muscels. This process would smooth the stones,resulting in the creation of the the highly valuable and powerful Krayt Dragon Pearls. These pearls, along with being valuable, were also an excellent for for making a very powerful and potent force focusing crystal for a lightsaber. An amazing thing about these creatures, they will go to a location known as the Krayt Graveyard when they are about to die, on instinct. They are also seem to be attracted to areas that are strong to the Darkside. The Krayt dragon has two species and several subspecies within t's line. The first of these speciaes is known as the Canyon Krayt. This is the most common species and were known to live in Tatooine's rocky caves and canyons. Usually the term "Krayt Dragon" was used for this species of dragon. Usually standing at 10 meters high and 30 meters long, this was the smallest of the krayt dragons. With a yellow-brown skin color, spike studded tail, and five horn crowned ridge, they were an evolved hunter suited well for their habitat. Their diet consited of womp rats, lone banthas, and eopies. Though big enough to cause damage, they were still not so big as for a single Tusken and their banthat to take down. They would prodce a pearl of a deep crimson color. There was also a variant of the canyon krayt that was so different, it was if it was a different species. It had three very large horns on it's head with a spined dorsal ridge on it's back. It was neary as tall, but not as long as the average canyon krayt, favouring more of a bulkier body. It was red in coloration. The second of these massive dragons is known as a Greater Krayt Dragon. This krayt dragon was much larger and much rarer than the canyon krayt, respectively. These krayt dragon are known to grow up to 100 meters or more. They were different in appearance to the canyon krayt in that they required ten legs to support their massive bodies, as well as being blueish-white in color. They werea rare sight to see mostly because they would spend most of the time under the sand "swimming." They would feed on the sarlaac, although they were very rare. They also relied on a steady diet of banthas. Much like the canyon krayt, the greater krayt dragon also created a pearl in it's gullet known as a Dragon pearl. However, due to their massive size, the pearl created uld be much larger to the canyon dragon's pearl and therefor was much hgher in value than their canyon dragon pearl counterpart. Bantha The Bantha is an easily domesticated and sturdy animal that is found all across the galaxy. They grow to be an an average height between 2.5 and 5 meters and weigh up to 4,000 kilos. The bantha is best known as a herbivourous animal used for heavy labor and burden as well as transport, as well as transportation by Tuskens. They are highly adaptable, which is a main reason as to why they can be found on so many planets. They are capable of surviving under almost any extreme enviroment and are able to go withot food or water for several weeks. While many subspecies have arouse, they all seem to share many of the same characteristics. They were quadropeds that are covered with fur and had large curled horns. They had lifespans of between 80 ans 100 years and were of breeding age at 20. The Banthas shared many characteristics in both male and females, but were still different by species. The Bulls of the banthas tended to be larger than the females, or cows. While both grow spiraled horns, it is easy totell the genders apart by the growth pattern. The bulls horns would spiral over at least twice in their lifetimes while the cows would only spiral over once. The horns, namely the thickness and condition, could be used to determine the health and enviroment of the bantha. The horns, however, had disadvantages, as when two males battled, the horns may become entangled. This would cause exhaustion and dehydration in both creatures. The tongue of the bantha was highly dexterous and sensitive, used much like a hand to pick up shrubs and such from the ground. There are also scent and breathig particles located on the tongue used to determine whether or not something was edibe. The males would also use their tongue to signal t a mate their readiness. The bantha travels as a herd in the wild. These herds would contain up to twenty-five banthas within it. Thes herds were led by the oldest and strongest female. When a bantha herd grew to large, it would be split in two with the second stronget and oldest female taken over the hierarchy and leading of the new group. The average bantha newborn would weigh approximately 50 kilos. The females produce a drinkable liquid know as blue milk, a drink consumed by sentients, with many uses such as making cheese, ice cream, and yogurts. It is known to be a very refreshing and rich drink. The meat and fur of banthas and sub-banthas are also highly sought after, as is the right to claim that their homeworld is where the bantha comes from. Acklay Native to Vendaxa, the Acklay is amphibious non-sentient carnivore. The average acklay would be 3.05 meters tall with thick skin, sharp claws, and three eyes. Along with these attributes, the acklay was also know to have a very ferocious and aggressive nature. As a result of this, they were often used in entertainment such as gladitorial battles seen on Geonosis. As well as being exported to Geonosis, acklay were also found on Felucia and Lehon. Though they live underwaer, the acklay would frequent land to hunt for it's food, their main food food source being lemnai, a creature of the plains Vendaxa. Since they commonly lived in the ocean , they developed the abilty to see in the darkdespite being near-sighted. Despite their crustacean-like nature, the acklay also had many characteristics possessed by reptiles, such as powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth, with coloring varying anywhere from green to brown. Due to their aggressive nature, the acklay was often used in gladitorial games. The underpart of the acklay was perhaps the most vulnerable area of the body, but this was a fact that was most likely unknown by the victims of the acklay in gladitorial combat. A creature of high metabolism and small stomachs, they would often have to obtain food to refuel the vasts amounts of energy they had to burn. The small stomachs of the creature were capable of expanding. The averge acklay had 6 claws that were used to pin and slash their opponents simultanously in combat, with the advantage of long limbs for ranged striking. Their claws, which resembled fingertips covered by hardened skin, had no feeling in it, but that was compenated by cilia covering their bodies for feeling. It was also able to sense the electricity given off by other creatures. The Acklays exoskeleton was often employed as a low-tech armor, but was mostly used as a trophy. An even more amazing thing about acklay was the fact that although rare, they were capable of being Force-Sensitive. This rare event was even more amazing by the fact that these creatures had the ability to teach themselves to use the Force. This is evident in tha acklay that have the abilty to use the Force power of known a Force Lightning. They were able to shoot the Force Lightning from their mouths. The aggressive nature of this creature was what made it popular in gladitorial battles, as here are many instinces of them being used in such events on Geonosis, Thaereian system, Naboo, Yavin IV and Felucia. GizkaThough no true planet of origin has been established, the Gizka is a common creature found throughout the galaxy due to their extraordinary reproduction rate and adaptability. Despite their origin being unknown, it is speculated that they came from the planet of Lehon and evolved from a more ravinous native. There is also the alternative theory that they found their way Lehon from crashed spaceships on the planets surface, and since the enviroment was suitable for habitat, they lived on. They are considered to be pests on many worlds since they have a love of chewing electrical wiring, and are also the source for a delicacy known as Gizka steak. DewbackDewbacks are large, four-legged, cold-blooded, omnivores native to the planet of Tatooine. They were often used as beasts of burden by both native and off-worlders on Tatooine as seen while the Empire's Sandtroopers occupied the planet, they would often ride the beasts. While easy to domesticate, they were much easier to teach when raised from an egg. They often needed to be freed durin mating seasonor else they may hurt themselves and their masters while attempting to go to the Jundland Wastes, but often times would immediatly return to their owners and would return affection to them. They also would be used as food on the planet as Dewback Rib's would be served and the hides would be used for clothing and tents. They were reliable as trasportation as they could withstand the heat of the scorching Tatooine sun and there was no worry of sand weighing down an engine. They could go short stints at 50 kilometers and the only drawback was during the nighttime they would become sluggish due to decreased temperatures. I will present my next task momentarily.
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Post by MasterJoy on Apr 20, 2011 11:41:25 GMT -6
Excellent work, my padawan. Take your time. You have a very patient master.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on May 7, 2011 23:15:36 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 6
For this task I've been asked to choose my 3 favourite Consellations.
The first is Orion. Also known as "The Hunter," Orion can be seen across the whole world due to it's location on the celestial equator and is also the most reconizable. It's name is in reference to the mythical Greek Hunter of the same name. It includes the asterism known as Orion's belt, which is three bright stars at the "mid-section" of the consellation. The surrounding stars make up the body. It is easier to see November to February of each year and can actually be unable to be seen during the months of May–July.
The second is Andromeda. Also known as "The Chained Lady," it is located in the spiral galaxy of Messier 31, also known as the Andromeda galaxy. It isone of the furthest most distant objects that can still be viewed by the naked eye. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the consellation.
The final consellation is Hercules. It is named after the Roman mythological hero which was adapted from the Greek myth of Heracles. It is the fifth largest of the modern consellations. It has no first magnitude stars and is 27.4 lightyears from Earth. Hercules contains two of most conspicuous globular clusters known as M13(the brightest cluster in the northern hemisphere), and M92.
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Post by MasterJoy on May 19, 2011 15:33:40 GMT -6
Excellent work once again, Padawan Simba! Please, continue when you are ready.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 19, 2011 19:13:53 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 4 Original Jedi Character SheetCharacter Sheet Name: Tok Sunagi Alias: "Boss," Chroma Rank: Jedi Master Age: 31 Gender: Female Species: Human/Cyborg Home World: Unknown Force Sensitive: Yes Appearance- Height: 5"6' (168 cm) Weight: Unknown Build: Hair: Purple Eyes: Redish-Brown Skin: Caucasian Markings: None apparent Clothing: Varies upon situations Weapon(s): Lightsaber, sonic blasters Personal Ship: Delta-7 Aethersprite-class Light Interceptor Lightsaber Description- Hilt: Black hilt with a purple and white trim Blade Color: Silver Fighting Form: Niman and Juyo Character Bio: Tok Sunagi is a female Jedi Master who's origins are as mysterious as she is. Many things are not known about her other than what she is willing to divulge herself. The one of the few things that is known about her is her origins as a cyborg. Sunagi was involved in a speeder crash that claimed much of her body and amost her life. After much medical work she was fitted with augmented prostetics. She would likely have not survived had she not been Force-sensitive, which it was discovered during and after the process to aid her in her recovery as well as quick adaptation to her new form. She was taken in by the Jedi Order afterwards and began her apprenticeship under Master Char By Fane, becomeing a skilled computer technician and hacker, as well as spy. She is extremely skilled in lightsaber combat as she has mastered both Niman and Juyo, but often times while in disguise will weild sonic blasters customized to incapacitate and if tunes properly can cause the victims heart to almost explode from sonic trembling. She rarely uses that setting unless needed. She was trained by Char By Fane and is credited by Master Fane to be one of his most gifted students, as well as a gifted Jedi and leader who can work her way out of most any situation. While she works well with a group her greatest strengths are seen when she stands alone and is solo. Her underground connections are strong and she is known as being a tough woman who many do not want to mess with. She does side work as a bounty hunter because she feels that it is a Jedi's job to capture wanted criminals as part of keeping th epeace. She is also known to release criminals she captures on either the premise of they committed what she deems as justifiable crimes or she releases them to work under her in the underworld gathering intel and helping her find informaton on whatever she asks for. Often times Her presence is absent from the Jedi Temple do to her hands on attitude with her work, but can occasionally be seen around the archives and Master Fane. She is also a harsh critic or Rid Malt at times, often finding his way at approaching situations to be "lackadasical" and without true focus. She has on more than one occasion told him how she feels he wastes his potentialand could be so much more if he would get his act together. Despite her harsh criticisms though she is always one of the first to help him an many situations and does reconize his potential as a great Jedi. When she was a Padawan she was never really noticed by many of the other Knights an dMasters, especially the Council. Master Fane would constantly speak of her skill but her sublety sheilded many from seeing it. At times it was discussed that she be dismissed from the Order as a failed Padawan because she was making no real strides at becoming a Knight. This opinion quickly changed however after a conflict on the Outer Rim required Jedi intervention. Sent along with Master Fane and a group of Jedi to adjudicate the situation, it eventually broke down into a conflict that led to the Jedi having th esplit in an attempt to resolve the conflict and end it quickly with little trouble. This plan quickly failed as the agressive side felt the Jedi were only going to betray and surrender them so they had them exterminated. Upset at this, Sunagi stepped in and despite being told by the commanding member of the Jedi group to not do anything(as she felt that Sunagi was just a untalented Jedi), Sunagi hacked the aggressors governement files and exposed corruption that revealed a scam being perpetrated against the Republic, as well as plans to cause a economic crash blacmail that would force the Rpublic to give more contributions to the corrupters territories. After exposing this the Republic immediatly intervend and found all involved memebrs guilty. Sunagi was finally reconized for the potential she was and promoted to a Knight. Sunagi as a Knight still acted in a subtle nature, often time leaving questions by people reading reports as to whether she had done anything at all because of her seemingly invisible involvement. The Council, however, now made aware of her skills began to trust in her accomplishments. After the capture of a terrorist named Fuo Yeist wh had before her killed many Jedi and solders, she was promoted to a Master at the age of 27, when many Padawans close in age were being promoted to Knights. She is know to have one of the shortest tenures as a Jedi Knight before being promoted due to her skill and also due to a lack of Jedi Masters after many terrorist attacks by Yeist. Another notable accomplishment made by her was her race across the Mid-Rim, delivering a antidote to help cure a poisoned set of hostages. The hostages were poisoned by Yeist in an attempt to barter for his escape,, but do to her hacking skills she was able to learn of the antidote in time and after a race through nebulas, pirate inhabited space, and a run on a smuggler blockade, she made it with some time to spare. With Yeist's plans ruined and him finally captured, she was given the title of Master. Now she is working on Ci=oruscat in the disguise of a bounty hunter. She is working undeercover to fiol a plot of corruption in the Republic governemt, but is soon discovering that it is a great amount imbeded and it may be a large scale battle that even her subtlety can't avoid. She was present on planet during the Sith attacks and despite wanting to intervene she was unable to. She did however meet Rid Malt one day while in disguise and managed to help him out in a situation in which he lost his composure and ended up battling his companion Gaan. Withput Sunagi's intervention he may well have killed her and many others. After the battler Rid sent a number of names to Master Fane, who tasked Sunagi with fining out information on them. Information which may prove pivotal in her mission.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 21, 2011 19:37:35 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 7
Meditation Task
This meditation starts by finding a comfortable position to rest in. It can be sitting or lying down in any position that the individual can relax in. After a comfortable position is found, begin by closing your eyes and finding a focus point. Take to time to find exactly where your focus point is and try out different ones to see if there is one that is more effective. Once the focus position is discovered place complete attention on the focus point while keeping the rest of the area in mind and the with the focal point you have chosen.
Once you've balanced the point it is now time to quiscise your mind. Focus on the point and shed your mind of all thought. For those who are new there are tricks to get used to doing this, especially for those who have thoughts constantly abuzz within. While looking at you focus point imagine you are awaiting something, mush the way you await an image on a television screen when you first turn it on, or how you await the crackling boom the moments after you see lightning flash. Hold that as long as can. With practice and time the moments you can hold the focus will increase until it is as natural to you as breathing.
Once you have the ability to keep that quiscised composure, then you will be ready to move on to the next step. The next step is to advance the quiet mode into a serene state. While holding the quiscised moment you have to at the same time hold your concentration on your focus point. While doing this slowly shrink the focusing point until it is as small and concentrated as you can make it, like a star in the night sky the tip of a needle. This make take a few attempts for beginners, as even experienced parishioners have their bad days. If you lose your concentration start back from the last point you need to in order to restore the process. Once you finally get the focus point as fine and concentrated as you can, you know must take your consciousness and place it into that point. Squeeze it into that point and then patiently await until you are settled. Once settled you will here a buzzing and feel what can be described as vibrations. These may startle you, but they are harmless and apart of the process, relax and allow them to set in.
Once these vibrations set in you will find yourself in a quiet and tranquil state relax and allow yourself to naturally flow in this moment. You will find the sensation and feeling of floating within your body. While in this moment you are free to relax and allow your mind to get remain in it's quiet and meditative state for as long as you can. You may also feel the sensation of floating above or below your body, this too is a natural part and one that can be explored if you are feeling particularly adventurous. With the will of the mind you can control your movements and locations so long as you remain calm and confident.
This is my meditation, as requested for my task.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 21, 2011 20:54:51 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 8
Favourite Star Wars scenes
In this task I shall tell you my favourite scenes from the 7 Star Wars movies and why.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace On Naboo, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn have just managed to sneak down to the planet after the Trade Federation betrays them and attempts to assassinate the duo. While on surface the two meet a Gungan named Jar-Jar Binks while attempting to escape a oncoming droid army.
QUI-GON: Are you brainless? You almost got us killed!
JAR JAR: I spake.
QUI-GON: The ability to speak does not make you intelligent. Now get outta here!
Qui-Gon was known for his compassion, but here he is a bit harsh, mostly due to the seriousness of the situation. However his line "The ability to speak does not make on intelligent." What Qui-Gon is saying is it takes more than spoken words to put forth something intelligent, one must have a concise thought process and the ability to perceive.
Episode II: attack of the Clones Obi-Wan Kenobi, tracking the bounty hunter Jango Fett, finds the trail leads him to Geonosis, where he discovers the CIS council. Soon after contacting the Jedi Council with his findings he is captured. Going to rescue him, Anakin and Padme are soon captured. Set up for execution, the trio is soon aided by Mace Windu, leading a group of Jedi to rescue the 3. This would be known as the Battle of Geonosis. After fighting valiantly, the remaining Jedi are rescued from the brink of disaster by Yoda and the Clone Army.
I like this scene because it shows how th Jedi will rally around each other, valuing each memebr. Obi-Wan Kenobi was valued as a member of the Jedi Order and many Jedi Knights selflessly answered the call to go and rescue their Jedi bretheren. The battle also showed many Jedi and the diversity of the Order.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan is arranging a distraction by negotiating the terms of surrender to the CIS General Whorm Loathsom. Meanwhile Anakin and Ahsoka sneak off to disable the CIS armies shiekd generator in the hopes of turning the tide of the battle in favor of the Republic. The plan is succesful.
I like this scene because it shows the cleverness of Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the resourcefulness of Anakin in order to take a battle that would otherwise be unwinnalbe, and turning it into a huge victory.
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Obi-Wan Kenobi has found General Grievous on th eplanet of Utapau. Upon discovering the General's hiding spot, Obi-Wan confronts him. After a short skirmish that ends with Obi-Wan removing two of Grievous' hands, Grievous attempts to flee after a squad of Clone Troops come to re-enforce Obi-Wan. Kenobi gives chase, losing his own lightsaber in the process, and eventually catches Grievous and finds himself in pratically unarmed combat. Obi-Wan attempts a sweep kisk to the back of Grievous' leg, whcih only ends with Obi-Wan in pain, and is eventually tossed to the ledge where he hopelessly dangles semmingly vulnerable. At the last moment Obi-Wan pulls a blaster to his hands and shoots Grievous dead. Then pulls himself up and tosses the blaster while saying " So uncivilized."
This is my favourite scene because of the comic relief while still being an intesne battle. Obi-Wan grabbing his shin and screaming in pain after kicking Grievous was hilarious, and his line after shooting Grievous was anice little nod to the OT.
Episode IV: A New Hope
Luke is piloting his X-Wing through the trenches of the Death Star, Darth Vader is hot on his tail, mere moments from destroying the young upstart pilots fighter. The targeting system has locked on to it's target, Vader is ready to fire, then suddenly a blast from nowhere. The Millenium Falcon, piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca attacks Vader's fighter, sending the Dark Lord hurling into space, leaving Luke open to use the Force and destroy the Death Star.
I liked this scene becasue it shoes how even in the most desperate times, hope is always there and available so long as you stick to the fight. Luke could have abondaned the attack and fled, leaving Yavin open to be destroyed. Instead his determination held strong and as a result he left it open for Han to come in and help, solidifying a significant victory against the Empire.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Luke is on Dagobah, training in the ways of the Force and the Jedi under the tutalge of Jedi Master Yoda. Yoda instrusctes Luke to enter a cave, telling him it is filled with the Darkside. Luke goes in, ignoring Yoda's warning about not needing weapons. Once in the cave Luke is confronted by a vision of Darth Vader. After a short battle Luke beheads the vision. It is revealed that behind the helmet-mask is Luke's own face.
This scene shows how even the most noble of heroes can become the most evil of tyrants if they ignore all signs and warnings. Yoda warned Luke about his wapons, but Luke chose to ignore it. His willingness to do this led to him taking an action that would lead to him becoming no better than the evil he was training to destroy.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Luke is aboard the second Death Star, in the throne room of Emperor Palpatine, fighting his own father Darth Vader. Palpatine has attempted to turn Luke to the Darkside, and in the process of the duel Vader threatens to go after Leia. Luke loses his composure and wildly attacks Vader, beating him into submission and cutting off his hand, much the way Vader did to Luke in their previous duel. After removing Vader's hand Palpatine applauds Look and tells him to give in to the Darkside. Realizing what he was doing Luke throws away his lightsaber, informing the Emperor that he failed and Luke was Jedi. Furious at this Palpatine attacks Luke with a punishing volley of Force Lightning. Begging for help from his Father, Vader lifts up Palpating and throws the Dark Lord down a energy shaft. Luke is saved and Anakin is redeemed, fufilling his prophecy.
I love this scene because of everything in it. Luke determined to save Vader, Palpatine attempting to turn Luke, Luke brushing th eDarkside, only to be strog enough to resist it. His determination an dheart leads to Vader turning back to the Lightside and killing Palpatine, fufilling the prophecy of the Chosen One, and solidifying Luke's status as a Jedi Knight.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 22, 2011 17:07:52 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 9 My favourite ShowFor my task of choosing a favourite televison show, I chose The IT Crowd. The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that is played here in the States on the IFC network. It stars Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry, as well as other memorable actors such as Noel Fielding and Chris Morris. Ayoade, Berry, and Fielding have experienced international success as they have been featured on shows run by Cartoon Networks late night block known as Adult Swim. The show takes place at the offices of Reynholm Industries where the It team of Roy, Moss, and Jen(O'Dowd, Ayoade, and Parkinson) work out of the basement. They spend the day fixing computers for people who think they are broken. The original boss, Denholm Reynholm, desribed the team as "a dynamic go-getter (Jen), a genius (Moss) and a man from Ireland (Roy)". RoyRoy is considered to be the laid-back technician who does what he can to not work. Whenever a service call is made he answers the phoe with the phrase "Hello IT, have tried turning off and on again." If he is told yes his follow up question is "Well is it plugged in then?" He often ends up injured or embarassed. MossMoss is the highly intelligant but socially inept memebr of the crew. He is very gifted with things that require high IQ's but struggles with simple things like Putting out fires, talking to woman, and eating grapefruit, as he is scene one episode wearing a riot shield mask to cut one. He also struggles when put on the spot which causes him to tell often improbable lies that lead to much trouble. He lives with his mother who dresses him and packs his lunch, despite him being in his 30's. JenJen is the head of the IT Department, but soon after being hred by Denholm under the guise of know a lot about computers, she is quickly discovered by Roy and Moss not too. Instead she is the "relationship Manager" as quite often Roy and Moss' social skills cause the rest of the workers at Reynholm Industries to despise them. Denholm ReynholmThe original boss of Reynholm Industries, he is played by Chris Morris, and is lacking in the understanding of IT and heavily relies on the IT Department. after he is informed that the police arrived one day to speak to him about the companies pensions, Mr.Denholm instructs his secretary to bring them tea, then immediatly walks over to the nearest window, opens it, and walks out of it, falling several stories. He later returns in an episode in which he speaks to his son, Douglas, in the afterlife. Douglas ReynholmPlayed by Matt Berry, Douglas is Denholm's son, who returns the day of his fathers funeral to take over the company..after getting into a slap fight with a priest. Douglas is known as a notorius womanizer and is constantly making passes at Jen, hoping to gain her admiration, despite many tims being rejected. Richmond AvenalPlayed by Noel Fielding, Richmond was an up and coming bussinessman who had everything under his control and a bright future ahead. He was the right-hand man to Mr.Reynholm until one day Richmond discovered the ban dCradle of Filth and subsequently became a Goth. After showing up to bussiness meetings in face paint the final straw for Mr.Reynholm was at his own father's funeral when Richmond showed up giving a Cradle of Filth CD to Reynholm's mother and telling her to listen to the track titled "Coffin Fodder." Denholm demoted Richmond to the basement and the IT departement, where Moss and Roy put Richmond in a closet to watch the servers. Jen discovers Richmond one day and he is then allowed to leve his room during the day. He leaves the company after getting Scurvy and as a result reforms himself from being a Goth and starts a bussiness named "Goth2Boss." Some of my favourite moments. I can add more, but then the list would go on for a while.
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 22, 2011 19:02:32 GMT -6
Padawan Simba Padawan Task Block 10
Favorite Force Powers, Lightsaber Forms, and Lightsaber
Force Powers My first power is Shatterpoint, a complex Force phenomenom that is usually only perceived by either an unknown innate talent or intense an dimmense focus and concentration by the Force-user. Shatterpoints are similair ro fault lines and the user can percieve and manipulate these points. They can ysed to both breakdown and heal/fix things. They can also influence events and change the course of said events.
some known users of this power are Mace Windu, cade Skywalker, Kreia, and Jaina Solo.
The second is Farseeing. This tech nique was employed for a number of things. It could give the user the abilty to vaguely perceive events and happenings. It could also be used to leave the body and explore the surroundings of the Force user and could be used for meditation or scouting without danger.
Some known users are Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine, Luke Skywalker, and Revan.
the third power is Force telekinesis. This is simple the abilty to use the Force to lift objects and move them about using the mind.
Most users of the Force could untilize this abilty.
The fourth is hibernation trance. The hibernation trance, also known as a Jedi healing trance, was a technique used by Jedi and other Force users to slow the bodies vitals, metabolism, and breathing and allow the user to focus on healing injuries, some of which that could be considered fatal.
Known practicioners are Kreia, K'Kruhk, and Cade Skywalker.
The fifth power is the Mind Trick. The mind trick could be used for a number of things, but in general it is used to affect the mind and get information or resolve a matter peacefully. It can also be used to cause a person to side with the user temporarily and there is even a darker version where it sucks the life from the user. Often it is used to get past barriers by causing the one it's being used on to follow and order.
Known users are Revan, the Exile, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Luke Skywalker.
The sixth power is Force protection. The techniques of Force protection, or Tutamis, can be used to prevent damage from things by either disippating the energy, blocking it, or even absorbing it. It can used against things such as fire, blaster bolts, and even lightsabers if the practioner is skilled enough.
Some users are Darth Vader, Yoda, and Jacen Solo.
The seventh power is Combustion. It is a Force power than can allow the user to concentrate on an object and cause it to explode just by sheer will. Often times the size, density, and object in question would affect how eas and effective this power was.
A known user is Yarael Poof.
the eigth power is Force Ghost. The ability of this technique is to retain one's consciousness through the Force after they have died. The user could still interact with the living world and speak to those still alive, taking on a seemingly physical form.
Known users are Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker.
Lightsaber Forms Makashi There are many different lighsaber forms, all seemingly stemming from the seven classics forms. Many Jedi have mastered different forms and learned each form with great dedication and skill, even creating new styles out of the old. All forms hold ther own advantage in combat situations. For my form, I have chosen Form II: Makashi. Also known as the Contention form or the Way of the Ysalamari, this form has been the favoroite of many great lightsaber duelists in the history of the galaxy. Not all of them servants of the light unfortunately, but still feared opponents none the less. A form used in combat against other lightsaber weilders, it was employed to keep an advantage over the opponent and their abilities in weilding a lightsaber.
Form II was created during an era were battling with rogue-Jedi and Darksiders was a routine part of duties. Developed to be a counter to the Shii-Choo form, Makashi was focused on preventing one from becoming disarmed, a goal a weider of Shii-Choo wished to accomplish, and to counter the sweeping movements of Shii-Choo by being more precise. The earlier levels are mostly a defensive form of combat and make it nessecary to be used along side a more offensively geared style in order to defeat the opponent and "strike a winning blow." The higher forms of Makashi found it less nessecary to be more "aggressive," as it's style and form relied on quick jab-like strikes, parries, and light cuts over slashes, chops, and blocks. Feints would also be employed as they wold be a natural movement of the form. Makashi wielders often employed one-handed grips on their lightsaber for a more fluid motion in combat. This elegant and refined technique, as it's been described, requires intense focus for it to remain powerful and precise. This form allows the user to attack and defend with little effort, often causing the opponent to become tired and worn-out while in battle. Footwork was also an instrumantal part of this form, as it was nessecary to keep up the qiuck in-and-out movements of the form, making for the proper distance in bth defense and offensive striking. The footwork of Makashi practitioners commonly fought in a single line, front and back, shifting the feet about in order to keep in perfect balance as the weilder attacked and retreated. The style of Makashi was heavily based on balance, back-and-forth charges, thrusts, and sudden retreats. With emphasise on fluid motion and a weapon being swung at it's target, smooth movements of both blade and body were a requirement, almost as the weapon and weilder are in fact one. It was not strength, rater it was timing and accuracy that one must rely on in order to use this form correctly.
Effective as the Makashi form is. It is not without flaw. The most obvious flaw was, or at least one that was the most obvious, was how a practioner often appeared to show a certain arrogance while in form. Due to it's elegance and overall style, the weilder woulde remain calm , elegant, and precise. This would allow a confidence that would would cause others to perceive an arrogant nature from the weilder, even appearing to be "dancing" about their oppenents. The Makashi form also made it nesecary for those who practice it, to practice avoiding enslavement to form, as this would lead to the prationer to be defeated by the dangerous of all outcomes, the unforseen. Aside from the psychological dangers of the form, it was also not suited for use against multiple opponents, namely weilders of blasters. With effectiveness against blaster deflection, the skill could be refined by a skilled duelist to be effective in such situations. It was also more useful against a single duelist, rather than a group. This flaw, however was easily combated with practice, as a master in the form could properly employ it to tkae on multiple opponets at once. The most common technique in this was moving in such a way as to isolate each opponent in the battle with quick and confusing footwork. Perhaps the biggest flaw in Form II is it's use, or lack there of, in kinetic force and movement. The focus on precision and blade control would limit the abilty of the weilder to generate strong momentum for the offensive and defensive movements and manuevers. This would leave the attacks easily pushed aside and it's parries brushed off. This lack of physiacl force led the form vulnerable to newer techniques that relyied on brute strength and power.
The reasons why I chose this technique are simple ones I beleive. I am not a "physically" strong person, or I'm not as strong as many others. I'm quick and agile, my strength lies in this. Fast movements that use the opponent's movements and physical strength against them. I am a counter-striker in most all aspects of my approach. I lack "aggression" while in combat, rather than lack it, I use my opponents own aggression against them. It is a staple of Sun Tzu's the Art of War to act in this way, use the opponents own strength against them and make it your own. I beleive Makashi employs this the best out of all the techniques. I'm not going to defeat an opponent in one strike very often, so I should avoid pursueing that path. I am quick and fast, so I need a form that takes advantage of that. Ataru and Makashi seem to hold those strenghts, but I am not one to strike first unless I need to, so Ataru is less desirable in this situation I beleive. Makashi allows me to stay in a defensive stance while allowing me the option of using my opponents own abilties to give me an offensive threat. Wear them out, make them defeat themselves. Avoiding combat in any way is the most desirable option, yes, but I also realise that conflict is going to happen in some form. I need to be prepared to end the conflict with as little damage as possible to both sides. I beleive Makashi will give me the strength and allow me to pursue these goals and options. This is why I chose Makashi.
Form V
Shien/Djem So is the fifth of the seven lightsaber forms, also known as the Way of the Krayt Dragon. It was developed by Soresu practitioners who felt Soresu was too defensively minded and as a result unneccessarily extended the battle while the Form III user awaited an opportunity to attack. This form is heavily based in power attacks and defense followed by counter-strikes. Shien, which is the form at it's base, is based more in defense aganst blaster bolts where as Djem So is more so suited for lightsaber combat. The form is meant to use the opponents own attack against them, a triat shared with Form II Makashi, which is also based in counter-striking and useing the opponents own movement and attacks against them. Shien shows it's counter attacking in deflecting blaster bolts back at the opponent and Djem So makes it evident by attacking almost immediately after being struck. Most users of the form prefer to use one part of the form over the other.(Shien over Djem So and vice-versa) The form itself was developted useing the defensive minded moves of Soresu with the aggressive philosophy of Makashi. The form needed a high level of physical strength, and was at times criticized as being too aggressive a form as it required dominateing and controlling the opponent, a tenet many Jedi disagreed with.
The forms strengths lie in it's defensive ways, it holds a strong defense against both blaster bolts and lightsabers. Shien, which was more effective against blaster bolts, was an effective defensive form and was great against multiple opponets weilding blasters but poor against single opponents, unlike Makashi which was poor against blaster bolt opponents in mst cases but at it's most effective against a single opponent. The opening stance was a high guard position with two hands on the hilt with the hilt held over the weilders head amd the blade angled upward behind the user while holding the dominant leg back to enable powerful step-through strikes. Another stance was a horizontal stance suited for long, sweeping strikes designed to defeat many opponents at once and quickly. Djem So was more suited for lightsaber combat, much like Makashi is, and was created by Soresu users who felt Form III was too passive and as a result put the weilder at a disadvantage. While a Soresu weilder would only counter attack or attack when an opening was presented, Djem So weilders did not hold back as so, immediatly following through with a counter strike and even pressing the attack. It, much like Makashi, would use the opponents own momentum and movement against them and used parries and counter strikes, but unlike Makashi it placed an importance on brute strength and strong offensive attacks. The opening Djem So stance was holding the lightsaber over one's head with the blade angled back at about a 45 degree angle. The greatest weakness of Djem So was it's lack of mobility, something Makashi did not posses as Makashi was a form based in finesse and elegance in movement. Lightsaber
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Post by MasterJoy on Jun 24, 2011 18:36:26 GMT -6
Very very well done, my young padawan. You have completed all of your tasks. Now, construct your lightsaber, and present it to the Council. Please be sure to include a written description of your lightsaber .
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Post by JediMaster1511 on Jun 25, 2011 16:53:55 GMT -6
This is my lightsaber...
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A green focusing crystal powers this green bladed tool. The handle curved in a shape similair to an "S" so as to contour my hand, making the flow of the lightsaber easier to weild and use. The second crystal inside is a crystal that only responds to myself, helping to sharpen my perceptions and awareness in battle. There is also an aopening on the backend in which small lightsabers and shotos may be placed. This is rare however. This is my lightsaber.
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Post by FlorVaph on Jun 8, 2019 6:02:27 GMT -6
Florida Georgia Line is my favourite country music band. Headliners Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are those guys that can make anyone sing along with them. That's why I like to visit their concerts. And - that's surprisingly wonderful - in 2019 they have CAN'T SAY IT AIN'T COUNTRY TOUR which covers all the US cities and towns. For concert info visit <a href=https://fgltour.com>Florida Georgia Line Tour 2020</a>.
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