Understanding Darth Nihilus

Originally posted by Bigblue442
Most Force Powers have range-limits; if you've ever watched the movies or played the games, or read the books, then you've seen this.

Without a range limit, Nihilus would be able to Drain any planet in the Galaxy, without moving his fleet.

Obviously, this is not the case.

Obviously this Force power is not limited by range as per its nature but that Nihilus have limits.

Originally posted by Bigblue442
"Prepared" refers to more than just one thing:

Remember that Nihilus was moving his fleet into position, to get within range of Telos, and to make sure that he was not intercepted by Republic and Mandalorian warships and forces.

His preparation for the assault would have included keeping his fleet protected while traveling into range of Telos.

Originally posted by Bigblue442
His ship has no Stealth capabilities and other ships in the system would see a large fleet pulling in.

Your point actually lends credence to the fact that he struck quickly and needed to, in order to maintain the element of surprise.

- Also, the sentence simply says that they didn't know he was en route to the Colony.

Originally posted by Beniboybling
Well that's just it, only a ritualistic power would achieve that kind of effect

It's too bad that according to Canon, it's not a ritual. 😮‍💨

Originally posted by Arhael
It has to be a ritual.

Canon says no.

Originally posted by Arhael
In normal circumstances he can't drain even a Mandolorian. 🙂

He never tried to drain a Mandalorian.😮‍💨

He did however, easily drain numerous Jedi Knights and Masters with no trouble at all. 😉

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
Emperor demonstrated the capability to drain his subjects from lightyear distances.

Which means nothing, as his drain and Nihilus's drain are different.😮‍💨

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD

Obviously this Force power is not limited by range as per its nature but that Nihilus have limits.

Nihilus has mastered his technique, which means the limit has nothing to do with Nihilus, but with the technique.

Great job on destroying your own argument regarding whether or not Nihilus had to move into Telos' range, by the way.😆

You're making this too easy for me. There's no sport in it, now. 😮‍💨

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD

That word still leaves room for my argument that Nihilus's Force Drain feats on mass-scale are not instantaneous.

Canon says it wasn't a ritual, so no.

As you admitted up there, Nihilus had to move his ship into range to drain the planet - so his preparation came from moving his ship.

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD

Evidence to the contrary is apparent from Telos IV related developments.

Well ante-up, Kid. Show me your evidence.

Originally posted by Bigblue442
Which means nothing, as his drain and Nihilus's drain are different.😮‍💨

What you are not getting is that Nihilus have demonstrated the potential to expand his drain on enormous scale, targeting lot of individuals in the process.

Therefore, I don't get the distance argument. For further elaboration, lets say that Nihilus is in New York and unleashes his Force Drain powers from there, and his powers eventually reach China, targeting lot of individuals in the process.

So how is the distance an issue? My understanding is that Nihilus is not performing a Force wave, he locks-on the signatures of other Force-users and this is how his powers approach them from considerable distance.

Originally posted by Bigblue442
Wrong. You need to do your research before you open your mouth.

Nihilus has mastered his technique, which means the limit has nothing to do with Nihilus, but with the technique.

Originally posted by Bigblue442
Great job on destroying your own argument regarding whether or not Nihilus had to move into Telos' range, by the way.😆

You're making this too easy for me. There's no sport in it, now. 😮‍💨

Originally posted by Bigblue442
Canon says it wasn't a ritual, so no.

As you admitted up there, Nihilus had to move his ship into range to drain the planet - so his preparation came from moving his ship.

My argument is that Nihilus needs some time to gather power to unleash his powers on planetary-scale. Of-course, this matter is not properly elaborated or explored officially, otherwise we won't be having this debate.

Also, if I am not wrong, Nihilus siphons energy from individuals of his fleet as well, right? Perhaps this is how Nihilus gathers sufficient power to unleash an attack on planetary-scale when he feels the need to.