Lightclub

"A bulky, imprecise weapon- but it has great power behind each strike. Much like it's wielders."

- Cin Drallig

was a Lightsaber variant that made use of large focusing crystals and upgraded power packs to project a longer blade than the average lightsaber. These weapons were generally used by beings of large statue or those who preferred a more savage, aggressive fighting style.

Details
A Lightclub generally had a longer hilt than a lightsaber to accomodate the systems meant to augment it's larger crystal and longer power packs.

The Lightclub was a unwieldy weapon to make use of, being both weightier and possessing a longer blade than usual. While making it unideal for stabbing, it's length made it ideal for slashes and long, sweeping strikes. This meant that it was complemented well by both Ataru form and the New Jedi Order's Strong Style.

The additional power packs could be used to temporarily "overload" the weapon, allowing it to cut through even ordinarily lightsaber-resistant materials such as cortosis and phrik. However, this was ill-advised: overloading the weapon carried with it the risk of frying the power packs or even causing the crystal to crack, leading to the sudden and powerful detonation of the weapon.

Invention
The lightclub was first pioneered by the Revanchists during the Mandalorian Wars, who sought weapons capable of cutting even through Bes'kar. After several failed attempts with trying to add a larger external power-pack in addition to the internal one, the first lightclub was first ignited on the jungle moon of Dxun- and immediately used to effortlesly spear a Rally Master through the chest.

Use
The Revanchists continued to use lightclubs throughout the Mandalorian Wars, and some would continue use them in the service of Revan and Malak's Sith Empire.

The circumstances of the lightclub's invention made it a weapon associated indelibly with the Sith and the followers of the Dark Side. Some of the Dark Jedi who were once Revanchists recorded their designs within Sith Holocrons, and these were passed down to the "children" of Phanius and Bane- The Order of the Sith Lords.