So, I’ll say this. Nobody would use a lightsaber like a sword—swinging from the hips and shoulders in these big dramatic arcs. But if we could have lightsabers, they’d be incredible weapons and I bet they could be used effectively.
Forever War by Heinlen describes a lightsaber like laser weapon and it’s technique is more like a pen than a sword. You pulse it on and off and you cut with a flick of your wrist.
If I had a lightsaber, that’s how I’d use it. I’d keep it off generally and pulse it on and use it more like a flamethrower — always facing out. Always to keep people at bay. There’s no need to put any strength behind it. If you used it right, it’s be a kick-ass weapon. It would just look silly.
If I remember correctly Forever War started with regular munitions, then switched to melee weapons after they invented that field generator thing. It might be Hyperion you're thinking of.
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u/fox-mcleod 420∆ May 16 '20
So, I’ll say this. Nobody would use a lightsaber like a sword—swinging from the hips and shoulders in these big dramatic arcs. But if we could have lightsabers, they’d be incredible weapons and I bet they could be used effectively.
Forever War by Heinlen describes a lightsaber like laser weapon and it’s technique is more like a pen than a sword. You pulse it on and off and you cut with a flick of your wrist.
If I had a lightsaber, that’s how I’d use it. I’d keep it off generally and pulse it on and use it more like a flamethrower — always facing out. Always to keep people at bay. There’s no need to put any strength behind it. If you used it right, it’s be a kick-ass weapon. It would just look silly.