

While there were many other styles to the Sense family, these were considered the most vital to Jedi teachings. The Jedi Order saw the Sense abilities divided into four main groups: prima vitae, tactus otium, tai vordrax/ psychometry, and projected telepathy.

By the end of their apprenticeship, Padawans were expected to use the Force as an additional sense, constantly attuned to the undulation of the Force. Dipping into a deeper understanding of the Living Force, Sense abilities allowed Force-wielders to immerse themselves in the environment. " …Sense involves the next step, in which the Jedi recognizes the Force in the universe outside herself." ― Jedi Master Bodo Baas Ĭlassified as Sense abilities by the Jedi Order, these techniques were taught to Padawans to broaden the scope of their Control abilities. Force stealth (Also known as Force Concealment).These three umbrella abilities incorporated many of the abilities Jedi used throughout their service to the Republic. Three main abilities were centered around Control: tutaminis, curato salva, and altus sopor. One of the most well known side-effects of mastering the discipline of Control was prolonged life and the avoidance of decay. Development of these skills would continue throughout a Jedi's life, as the basics of all other disciplines of Force use began here. The theme of Control was centered on the ability to control one's own body, as self control was the starting point for all Jedi teachings. The Jedi Order's teaching method began with the aspect of Control, taught to Jedi Initiates as a way to open their minds to the Force and establish a base point for further development. It is the Jedi's ability to recognize the Force in himself and to use it to his benefit." ― Jedi Master Bodo Baas Control Ī Jedi centers himself in preparation for combat. Stemming from the core ability were several different ways to manipulate the Force, some of them mainstream within the Jedi and Sith teachings, others personally developed and unique.

Under these three themes were several core abilities, that could be expanded upon and changed, depending on the user. The aspects of the Force were divided into Control, Sense, and Alter by the Jedi Order. The Force had a range of powers that functioned in accordance to fundamental attributes that were cardinal in nature, and categorized by the way in which a user was able to focus on the Force while using an ability. 2.5 Force powers applied to lightsaber combat.
