Darth Bane vs Darth Vader

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
Bane's lightning required that Raskta had to move her sabers in "figure eights" to catch all of it. Anakin held his lightsaber still. Bane >> Dooku at lightning, because he has (apparently) 12 times the number of 'arcs' of lightning generated at once.

Edit:

Very probably.

I was not arguing that Dooku's lightning was stronger than Banes. He was implying that Vader would not be able to catch Bane's lightning because of the number of arcs, but lightsabers seem to be able to absorb the energy of lightning. Unless the person holding the lightsaber is not strong enough to hold the saber in place, which Vader most likely is.

Anakin (Vader as a Jedi) was shown to be able to block Dooku's lightning. Bane's is stronger, and more difficult to block (Raskta had to move her blades in a figure eight to catch all of the arcs). We have no proof that Vader, who is especially succeptible to Force lightning will be able to defend against Bane's attacks. FL is not attracted to the lightsaber, it must be anticipated and blocked. Vader will have to use his limited mobility to catch all of the streams of FL, which I don't think he could do.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
Anakin (Vader as a Jedi) was shown to be able to block Dooku's lightning. Bane's is stronger, and more difficult to block (Raskta had to move her blades in a figure eight to catch all of the arcs). We have no proof that Vader, who is especially succeptible to Force lightning will be able to defend against Bane's attacks. FL is not attracted to the lightsaber, it must be anticipated and blocked. Vader will have to use his limited mobility to catch all of the streams of FL, which I don't think he could do.

As i said before, Palpatine's lightning is more powerful than Bane's, and Vader took blast after blast of it, and still didn't die instantly. I fact he speeded up his death by having Luke remove his mask. Starkiller has shown to overpower at-walkers, and giant beasts with lightning, but was unable to take Vader out with it. It didn't even seem to have a great effect on Vader.

Vader was still able to move his arms fast. He just could not jump around like he use to.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
Anakin (Vader as a Jedi) was shown to be able to block Dooku's lightning. Bane's is stronger, and more difficult to block (Raskta had to move her blades in a figure eight to catch all of the arcs). We have no proof that Vader, who is especially succeptible to Force lightning will be able to defend against Bane's attacks. FL is not attracted to the lightsaber, it must be anticipated and blocked. Vader will have to use his limited mobility to catch all of the streams of FL, which I don't think he could do.

I didn't mean that lightning bends towards a saber i was just saying that lightning always has to many arcs for a lightrsaber yet the lightsaber still catches them all. And Vader's "limited mobility" lies more so in his legs then arms heres a quote from rise of darth vader to support that:Lightsaber grasped in both hands, Vader took a single forward step and performed a lightning-fast underhand sweep that almost knocked Forte's lightsaber from Shryne's grip." And if some of those arcs get through we don't know if they would be poweful enough to do serious damage.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis

Edit:Very probably.

Bane's tk couldn't liquidfy bones it could just shatter them all.

Edit: that was meant for exodus.

lightning always has to many arcs for a lightrsaber yet the lightsaber still catches them all.

I'm going to assume that you meant 'too many'. The lightsaber does not always catch them all- in the PT, the lightning can all be caught with a stationary saber, but this is not the case with Bane's lightning. Raskta Lsu struggled to catch all of it.

[...]She switched styles seamlessly, and her arms and blades became a blur as they carved figure eights in the air to catch and absorb the bolts of dark side energy.

I don't think Vader could do this- Bane's lightning is too widespread for a single saber to catch- especially with Vader's limited range of motion.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
I'm going to assume that you meant 'too many'. The lightsaber does not always catch them all- in the PT, the lightning can all be caught with a stationary saber, but this is not the case with Bane's lightning. Raskta Lsu struggled to catch all of it.

I don't think Vader could do this- Bane's lightning is too widespread for a single saber to catch- especially with Vader's limited range of motion.

Does it take fast acrobatic moves to carve an eight figure? Vader was still fast with his arms.

This is contradictive. Some source say Vader's attacks are slow, but in RODV, his attacks are just as strong as other people.

vader's limited range of motion wouldn't hurt him when being fired at with lightning. He can move enough to protect his body. If he is protecting his body, the other bolts can get right through. Bane would just miss with those, thats all. he doesn't have to block them all. Just the ones aimed at him.

Originally posted by truejedi
vader's limited range of motion wouldn't hurt him when being fired at with lightning. He can move enough to protect his body. If he is protecting his body, the other bolts can get right through. Bane would just miss with those, thats all. he doesn't have to block them all. Just the ones aimed at him.

lol, luckily for me, i have avoided all anime, all my life, and will continue to do so if at all possible, so i'm not sure what you meant! All i meant to say was that Vader's limitation of movement is not so severe that he can't protect the radius directly in front of his body with his lightsaber, so the fact that he has limitation when it applies to blocking lightning is a moot point.

That's why it sucks whenever people put Vader in a Force-only fight with the likes of say... anyone who can do Force Lightning.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
I'm going to assume that you meant 'too many'.

My bad it's just that "I was in a rush- Fable 2 is just too addictive. I can only offer my most sincere apologies for the mistake."

Originally posted by Fan Skywalker
My bad it's just that "I was in a rush- Fable 2 is just too addictive. I can only offer my most sincere apologies for the mistake."

Can I at least get a smiley? That was kind of a dick move. Please say that you own Fable 2- you shall not blaspheme the name of Fable 2.

Originally posted by Red Nemesis
Can I at least get a smiley? That was kind of a dick move. Please say that you own Fable 2- you shall [b]not blaspheme the name of Fable 2. [/B]

🙂 There is your smiley 😉 ,i didn't mean to come come off as a dick and yes i do own fable 2.

Originally posted by Fan Skywalker
🙂 There is your smiley 😉 ,i didn't mean to come come off as a dick and yes i do own fable 2.

If you own fable 2 then all is forgiven.

It rox my sox off.

(way to make me eat my own words- that takes skill & attention)

Gears 2 is better.

Originally posted by Faunus
Gears 2 is better.

lies

I bought a castle

Originally posted by Faunus
Gears 2 is better.

Yes it is, even though I suck at in on live and I it takes so long to actually game match.

Originally posted by Faunus
Gears 2 is better.

bite your tongue. A game series with Cole "walking stereotype" Train in it will remain agony