Can a Light-Whip Exist in Star Wars?

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The discussion centers on the possibility of a light-whip existing in the Star Wars universe. Participants explore the idea that while lightsabers do not bend, there is no definitive evidence against the concept of light bending in this fictional world. The notion of a red light-whip wielded by a Sith is deemed intriguing, emphasizing the flexibility of fiction. Some suggest that a lightsaber with adjustable length, like a lightpike, could be more practical. References are made to existing Star Wars lore, including characters from the expanded universe who have wielded light whips, indicating that such weapons have appeared in the narrative, albeit with different colors. The conversation highlights the importance of internal consistency in worldbuilding while acknowledging the creative liberties often taken in the Star Wars franchise.
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Hi,

Is a light-whip possible in Star Wars world?

We see no light-sabers bending in the story but there is no opposite evidence that light can't bend.

Wouldn't be cool a red light-whip in a darth's hand?
 
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It's fiction. Anything is possible.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
It's fiction. Anything is possible.
Come on, you can't make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsec!
 
A lightsaber that was adjustable into a lightpike might be more useful. If one could touch a control and momentarily triple it's length for example.
On Star Wars Rebels Ezra's saber can also fire an energy pulse, so there's some versatility in the story there.
 
A light saber whip? Isn't that called lightning?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
It's fiction. Anything is possible.

Broadly true but practically false. Good worldbuilding includes internal consistency, a question asking "is X possible in fictional world Y" relies on the rules established in that world. In this case the answer is "nothing to suggest it either way". Star Wars, being of the space fantasy genre, is quite fast and loose with its own rules and AFAIK there's no canon clarifying the limitations of a light saber (not that I'm a huge fan).
 
Flashbond said:
Hi,

Is a light-whip possible in Star Wars world?

We see no light-sabers bending in the story but there is no opposite evidence that light can't bend.

Wouldn't be cool a red light-whip in a darth's hand?
yes in short as if one is to read any of the books that follow the story after the fall of the empire(before Disney brought it) a alien species that i forgot the name of was fleeing from Chiss invasoin of their galaxy and came across the main star wars galaxy. their leader carried a light whip as she fought Luke and the new republic
 
in addition a dathamirian working for the Zann consortium who wield a light whip
however about the colour both of these were yellow however probably changeable i do not know
 
Johnny Mnemonic features a light whip of some sort.
 

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