Force Push

Force Push, sometimes referred to as a telekinetic punch was an essential core Force power. It literally shoved a target with the Force, either knocking them down or rocketing them backwards, depending on the Jedi or Sith's level of strength and skill. This power was an effective tool for keeping enemies at a distance. A well-aimed push could have sent the target crashing into a nearby wall or other obstruction, resulting in bludgeoning damage and possible disorientation or blackout. A force push could also cause direct damage, by striking an enemy in the form of a telekinetic fist which had the power of a pile driver. This could injure or even kill enemies through the sheer power of the kinetic blast alone, rather than the damage caused by the collision of the target with a larger obstruction. Particularly ruthless Force users would use a well-timed Force push to send their enemies tumbling off penthouse balconies or into deep chasms. Aditionally, Force users who were exceptionally skilled could even use Force Push to kill their opponents, as evidenced by Darth Vader's use of Force push on multiple occasions during the Second Battle of Kashyyyk to kill Wookiee warriors. Beyond offense, this power had many utilitarian applications, such as activating a control panel that would ordinarily have been out of reach, or pulverizing heavy debris and other obstructions too large to remove without specialized equipment. This power was used by Darth Admer, Shadow Guards, Jaden Starkiller, Jeder Coulious, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and various other Force sensitives.

See also

• Force powers
• The Force