### The Serene Form This is the martial art of the [[Order of Starshine and Shadow]], and of the [[Order of the Temple of Jerusalem]] (the Templars). There is a similar art called The Way of the Void, it is used by some Dark Communion users. A minority of Maradonian Knights know that form. **Skills**: Fast-Draw (Force Sword), Force Sword, Meditation **Techniques**: Back Strike (Force Sword), Breakfall (Judo), Close Combat (Force Sword), Combat Art (Force Sword), Counter Attack (Force Sword), Deep Trance (Meditation), Low Combat (Force Sword), Targeted Attack (Force Sword/Arm), Targeted Attack (Force Sword/Leg), Trip (Judo). **Cinematic** **Skills**: Autohypnosis, Blind Fighting, Immovable Stance, Mental Strength, Power Blow, Precognitive Defense **Cinematic** **Techniques**: Dual-Weapon Defense (Force Sword), Precognitive Reflection, Precognitive Fast-Draw, Springing Attack (Force Sword), Timed Defense (Force Sword) **Perks**: Body Discipline (Force Sword Combat Art), Fastest Force Sword in the Galaxy, Follow Through (Force Sword), Grip Mastery (Either, Force Sword), Quick Sheathe, Serene Defender, Special Setup (Power Blow works with Force Sword), Sure-Footed (Uneven), Sure-Footed (Slippery), Spiritual Kata (Force Sword Combat Art), Spirit Warrior (True or Broken Communion), Technique Mastery (Precognitive Deflection), Trademark Move (see below for ideas). **Optional Secondary Traits**: Basic Speed, Will **Optional Advantages**: Combat Reflexes, Danger Sense, Enhanced Parry (Force-sword), Weapon Master (Force Sword), Unfazeable **Optional Skills**: Armoury (Force Sword), Breath Control, Diplomacy, Intimidation, Judo, Expert Skill (Hoplology), Philosophy (True Communion), Savoir-Faire (Dojo) ### The Simple Form **Skills**: Force Sword, Judo **Techniques**: Breakfall (Judo), Disarm (Force Sword), Feint (Force Sword), Retain Weapon (Force Sword), Sweep (Judo), Targeted Attack (Force Sword Strike/Weapon), Trip (Judo), Warding Parry (Judo). **Cinematic Skills**: Body Mastery, Mental Strength, Precognitive Parry **Cinematic Techniques**: Dual Weapon Defense (Force Sword), Timed Defense (Force Sword or Judo) **Perks**: Focused Flurry, Focused Fury, Focused Step, Grip Mastery (Defensive Grip, Force Sword), Improvised Weapons, Off-Hand Weapon Training (Force Sword), Mind-Body Connection, Quick Swap (Force Sword), Secret Knowledge (Infinite Stance Mastery), Style Mastery (Force Sword Styles only), Sure-Footed (Uneven), Technique Adaption (Disarm, Feint, Sweep), Technique Mastery (Feint), Trademark Move, Weapon Adaption (Any) **Optional Advantages**: Combat Reflexes, Higher Purpose (Style Mastery, Force Sword Forms), Fit or Very Fit, Weapon Master (Force Sword), Weapon Master (Any) **Optional Skills**: Armoury (Force Sword), Axe/Mace, Broadsword, Expert Skill (Hoplology), Karate, Knife, Philosophy (True Communion), Polearm, Savoir-Faire (Dojo), Shortsword, Spear, Staff, Tactics, Teaching, **Optional Techniques**: Armed Grapple (Any optional melee skill). ### Way of the Belt A mainly striking form. **Skills**: Breath Control, Judo, Karate, Philosophy (Buddhism), Savoir-Faire (Dojo) **Techniques**: Arm Lock, Back Kick, Breakfall, Elbow Strike, Kicking, Knee Strike, Spinning Kick **Cinematic Skills**: Body Control, Immovable Stance, Mental Strength, Pressure Points, Pressure Secrets, **Cinematic Techniques**: Pressure Point Strike **Perks**: Special Setup (Karate Parry -> Judo Throw) **Optional Advantages**: **Optional Disadvantages**: Disciplines of Faith, Pacifism (Self-Defense Only) **Optional Skills**: **Optional Techniques**: