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You wish your opponent dead before he can even see you, master Ataru. However, be warned, it expends energy very quickly and is of no use in confined spaces.
—Ancient Sith Blademaster
A Sith Lord applying Ataru against another Sith Lord's usage of Makashi.
Form IV: Ataru, the Way of the Hawk-Bat, or the Aggression form was the fourth of the seven forms of lightsaber combat. The history of Ataru stretched back through the Old Republic, at least as early as the Mandalorian Wars, where it was commonly employed by Jedi of that day. Ataru continued to be a common form among the Jedi in the latter stages of the Republic.
Description[]
Like the later Form V, Form IV was created as an answer to Form III's weakness of over-defense.
Ataru was an aggressive combat form relying on a combination of power, speed, and grace. Practitioners of Ataru were always on the offensive, attacking with wide, fast, and powerful swings. Form IV practitioners constantly called upon the Force to aid in their movements and attacks. By allowing the Force to flow throughout their body, they could overcome their physical limitations and perform amazing feats of acrobatics, such as somersaults and backflips, not only for attack, but also to evade the attacks and strikes of their opponents. Jedi utilizing Ataru needed to incorporate all the Force powers that involved surpassing normal physical ranges of motion, speed, and agility in order to be successful. Running, jumping, and spinning were all emphasized in learning the elaborate kinetic motions of the form.
Those who used Form IV could move at high speeds and could rain strong blows, jumping and attacking through the air. Powerful and quick spinning attacks could be utilized from all angles, either from ground or air. A master in Ataru combat could appear like a blur to their opponents, attacking from all directions—from the front, the sides, overhead, or behind. The Force not only allowed them to perform athletic feats not possible otherwise, but it also helped guide their actions and movements in combat.
However, Ataru was not without its weaknesses. Its attacks, though swift, were lacking in kinetic energy, a weakness that led to the creation of Form V. Also, it expended much energy within a short space of time, making it impractical for prolonged combat. And being an aggressive style, Ataru had a weak defense, especially in confined spaces.
The opening stance for Ataru was a balanced two-handed guard: holding the lightsaber vertically with both palms, either on the right or left side of the body.
Practitioners[]
- Mika Anaki
- Donniya
- Aaron Kel
- Darth Vatrir
- Jana Centura
- Maorann
- Sacul Egroeg
- Yoda
- Padmé Naberrie
- Qui-Gon Jinn
- Kuan Yin Nevu
- Raian Keldabe
- Darth Raivon
- River Tamoa
- Strafe Haaven
- Vilxi Okaxer
- Jacen Cirred
- Ahsoka Tano
- Fed Majak
- Platt Nanostarter
- Neelah Cosmicslash
- Lord Damnice
- Archon Sinnic
- Jake Starkiller
- Archon Albanus
Strength/ Weakness Ratings[]
Form IV, one of the more aggressive forms, focusing heavily on speed and agility, but lacking in power and precision. Also, its defense was comparatively weak.
| Action | Standard | Speed | Power | Precision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | Moderate | Excellent | Moderate | Weak |
| Defense | Weak | Strong | Weak | Weak |
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