tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post2514432530928857190..comments2023-06-25T07:37:12.940-05:00Comments on SportsTemps: Jedi/Sith Power PollAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10081019446199572828noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-28573998088608315982009-01-05T07:32:00.000-06:002009-01-05T07:32:00.000-06:00I agree with this Kevin character, I believe Luke ...I agree with this Kevin character, I believe Luke is top 3 as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-69845598174488631702008-12-28T21:04:00.000-06:002008-12-28T21:04:00.000-06:00Most powerful Jedi/Sith during Episode I-VIAnakin/...Most powerful Jedi/Sith during Episode I-VI<BR/><BR/>Anakin/Vader – The man who was destined to bring balance to the force. He had the highest count of midichlorians ever, (Luke may have had a higher count but was never tested) making him the most powerful force user. Yoda feared him, he hunted down countless Jedi after the Cloan Wars, and he killed the Emperor even after he had been beaten by Luke. The major arguments against this guy are that he was controlled by the Emperior, and he was beaten in battle by Obi-Wan and Luke. While this is true, no one ever kills him and he keeps coming back for more. He is also powerful enough to turn away from the Dark Side. Ultimately, when he returns to good, he easily takes out the Emperor because even the force can’t compete with destiny.<BR/><BR/>Luke – (This is going to upset some people but let’s see…) Showed greater potential than any other Jedi considering how late he began his training. He had Vader beaten but couldn’t bear killing his own father when he sensed good in him so he ended up helping bring Vader back from the Dark Side. Luke also was to be Vader’s replacement if the Emperor’s plan had worked to turn him to the Dark Side so this shows he had greater potential than even Vader. Luke never fights the Emperor but he does use the Emperors greatest weapon (Vader) against him. While the Emperor injures Luke with force lightning, Luke at this point has already refused to fight and his plan works. Luke also supposedly goes on to restore the Jedi Order and takes Master Yoda’s spot as the new leader of the Jedi.<BR/><BR/>Emperior Palpatine – He had perhaps the best scheme in the history of the galaxy when he took control of the Empire by playing everyone. He destroyed several Jedi easily and made Yoda run and hide. Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to make everyone his puppet including Vader. Although he controlled Vader, it was his destiny as with all Sith to be destroyed by their apprentices. While I understand why some people think of him as the most powerful Jedi/Sith because of his accomplishments, he spends to much of his time plotting while others do his dirty work. He is probably the most intelligent person on the list but his tight grasp on the empire is his downfall. Even Vader had plans all along to take this guy out. While many are impressed that the Emperor takes control of the galaxy, Luke and Anakin take the power back and give it to the people. This is a greater feat than the Emperor can claim. <BR/><BR/>Yoda – While Yoda is not ranked as high as the Emperor, we never truly get to see him in his prime. When Episode I occurs, Yoda is already 865 years old and is the most respected and powerful of the Jedi Order. I think Yoda probably could have easily taken the Emperor in his prime but this rank is strictly from what occurs in the films.<BR/><BR/>I could continue this list but I think the top four are the most important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946585014269892664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-13700300860640729712008-12-24T19:55:00.000-06:002008-12-24T19:55:00.000-06:00since when was darth vador interested in sports?since when was darth vador interested in sports?Creightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006865239547483863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-951363508375060282008-12-23T21:03:00.000-06:002008-12-23T21:03:00.000-06:001) Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine: Manipulative e...1) Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine: Manipulative enough to turn the Republic into an Empire, initiated the Clone Wars, dominated Yoda in the match for Universal supremecy. Sure, he wasn't much w/ a light sabre but he was such a master of the dark side that it embodied his every thought. And we know that Evil defeats Good because Good is dumb.<BR/><BR/>2) Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader: As a Jedi knight, Anakin was like a minor league pitching prospect: filled with potential but didn't know how to use his skills. But TNSAAPP (there is no such thing as a pitching prospect) so it was largely unfulfilled. After turning to the Dark Side he met Dave Duncan, er Emperor Palpatine. As my friend Matt said, he was the only one who could kill the Emperor therefore catapulting him to #2 (even though he snuck up from behind and died in the process). Sure he had flaws but a few lost limbs and a river of lava couldn't finish him off.<BR/><BR/>3) Yoda: I don't need to say much as it's already been discussed. Yoda was overmatched by the Emperor which he later admitted to Obi Wan.<BR/><BR/>4) Darth Tyranus/Count Dooku: Totally destroyed Obi Wan every time they met! How can Obi Wan b ranked higher when Dooku force choked him? Not possible. Also cut off Anakin's arm the first time they met. Was ultimately destroyed by Anakin's burst of rage (the dark side). So the only two people to defeat him are ranked #2 and #3. <BR/><BR/>5) Obi Wan Kenobi: Gotta love heart. He was only "good' with a light saber but where he really excelled was in using his environment to his advantage. Was one of only 3 to become "One with the force"<BR/><BR/>6) Luke Skywalker: Managed to destroy the Empire with minimal help from other Jedi. Turned Anakin good again. This was with little training. Probably has the 2nd highest potential on the list (behind Anakin).<BR/><BR/>7) Mace Windu: Ungodly saber skills whose match with the Emperor remains in question. Also PO'd the Count when he dispatched the bounty hunter Jango Fett. Where he fails is in his lack of utilizing other aspects of the force. <BR/><BR/>8) Darth Maul<BR/>9) Qui-Gon Jinn: need more information. Did become "One with the Force"<BR/>10) Some other random dude on the council.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081019446199572828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-76056466297622595772008-12-23T20:06:00.000-06:002008-12-23T20:06:00.000-06:00How could the Emperor have known Anakin would be s...How could the Emperor have known Anakin would be showing up to his office at the right moment to save his life from Mace Windu? Did he have his pager # or something? Is the tossing of saucers not a constant offensive to flee Yoda? Watching Sith, I always feel Yoda knew to defeat the Galactic Empire required retreat and a regrouping of arms for one final battle that culminated in the great Luke Skywalker's arrival. I can't help but feel Yoda's lightsaber skills are superior to Palpatine also. And your right, Yoda did defeat Palpatine's force lightning. <BR/> As for Obi-Wan, once again he is a victim of being undervalued and underrated. Whenever a challenge confronted him, did he not succeed? I think Obi-Wan is special to the cause and should get his dues. The man could get the job done. He completely maimed Vader/Anakin at the end of Sith and left him for dead.Ryan Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176160804319400133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-60007373512875357962008-12-23T20:00:00.000-06:002008-12-23T20:00:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ryan Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176160804319400133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522709332542333366.post-16131473381227781582008-12-23T19:09:00.000-06:002008-12-23T19:09:00.000-06:00wrong. wrong. wrong. 1) emperor palpatine- he orch...wrong. wrong. wrong. <BR/><BR/>1) emperor palpatine- he orchestrated the takeover of an entire galaxy. the ultimate mastermind, learned everything there was to know about the dark side and kicked ass with it. your claim that "He’s an Anakin Skywalker whiney plea for a trial from Mace Windu making him oblivious to the Sith cause" completely misunderstands who the emperor was. allowing himself to take some abuse was the last step in turning anakin into darth vader. the emperor had clearly planned out his manipulation of anakin, and getting him to dispose of windu's arm/lightsaber was one of the last steps. <BR/><BR/>also, he disposes of 3 jedi as if they were dirty baby diapers before he fights windu. <BR/><BR/>and in his battle with yoda, he threw the senate seats at will. yoda had to take his sweet time in throwing one back at the emperor. he also allowed his lightsaber to be flicked away by the force lightning. at least yoda was able to repel the force lightning attack with his hands, but in so doing, he fell to the floor and had to escape. he admits failure when organa (jimmy smits) picks him up. <BR/><BR/>2) darth vader- the only one who could kill the emperor, thereby assuring himself of the #2 spot. yoda couldn't do it, obi-wan couldn't do it, luke sure as hell couldn't do it, although he was the cause of vader throwing the emperor into the depths of the new death star.<BR/><BR/>the rest is somewhat trivial. <BR/><BR/>3) yoda<BR/>4) obi-wan<BR/>5) luke- we're dealing with incomplete information, as we only see how good he became in return of the jedi. taking vader's hand and knowing that going further would have made him the emperor's new apprentice moves him up the charts.<BR/><BR/>in conclusion, i find your lack of faith disturbing.msbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554432837730960454noreply@blogger.com