Force Power Matukai Force Strikes

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Matukai Force Strikes

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ALIGNMENT
Neutral

CONCENTRATION
Variable

STAMINA DRAIN
Variable​


DESCRIPTION

When it comes to the application of the force in combat, it is well known that the Matukai's use of it is always very upclose and personal, while they are known for their mastery of force enhancement and other applications of the force that grant them physical abilities beyond that of a normal sentient being, people shouldn't forget that martial arts are both their way to fight and to channel the force around them.

Matukai force strikes are not a single force power but rather an adaptation of force powers that are commongly used by other force users such as jedi and sith. By channeling the force while they are fighting the Matukai are able to inbue their strikes with certain force powers, the strength of the blow aided by the properties of whatever power they are calling to. Normal Matukai warriors have learned to channel what other force sensitives would call "force blasts" to strike at a target with enough kinetic energy to send them flying backwards. Likewise, those fallen to the dark side have been able to engulf their fists in flame or channel lightning in order to make their enemies suffer. These strikes may be made with any limb of the body, not just with their hands. It is not unheard of to have a Matukai deliver a devastating kick imbued with the force, but as a result of it being a bit more unorthodox and strange to channel those attacks are a bit more taxing to use and, of course, lack the protection that the Matukai gauntlets bring.

Much like most of what makes the Matukai discipline, imbued strikes are fast and powerful but lack in range: A force strike does have a bit more range than a normal one but it pales in comparison to their usual application, the flames that accompany a force strike may extend and go farther, but not by much. A punch imbued with pyrokinesis won't travel farther than a few feet beyond the fist that casted it and the strength of it will be reduced the more distance it travels (Although still effective to some degree). However, the power of it it's greater than that of the standard application, should the strike connect with the intended target.

It is also limited in it's application in comparison to the habitual use of force powers for it is only effective when it comes to direct attacks related with energy. Some Matukai jokingly tried the art of the "heal slap" in the past, leaving only bruises on people's faces without any results. Furthermore, force strikes are always a burst of energy been delivered by that same strike, so thing such as the ability to have continuous streams of lightning coming out of their fists cannot be achieved by a Matukai fighting in such a way, for example.

Concentrating for longer periods of time to make the attack stronger before actually striking and using abilities that need higher concentration to use or some time to set up are uncommon when it comes to this discipline, but not unheard of. Shatterpoint has been used by proficient Matukais to bring down parts of walls or dismantle droids and enemies alike, for example. And should a Matukai warrior somehow learn about Darkshear they could theoretically channel it into a strike, although it would be very unlikely they would be able to land it.


INTENT

Inspired by Phoe's sign casting, I decided to create this lore article to give the Matukais an unique way to apply the force so they have some versatility without needing to draw from normal force powers, with its own strength and drawbacks. There are plenty of Matukais around this timeline so I thought it would be nice to give us all the ability to choose from different flavours of punching, since right now we only have normal punching and enhanced strength punching.

 

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I think it looks like a neat way to expand on the Matukai abilities but I will note that I will be watching its use in RP (especially pvp) for potential abuses that could come up.

Approved.
 
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