Pyrokinesis

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Pyrokinesis was a Force power that allowed a Force-user to manipulate or generate fire or fiery energy[1] by rubbing air molecules together, producing heat through friction.[2]

The power could be used to manipulate and generate fire. In general, a force user typically manipulated fire from an already existing material, though a variant in which a Jedi conjured flames from the sky was known and considered to overlap with Alter Environment.[1] Yarael Poof exemplified this, being famed for his ability to trigger fires by manipulating the molecules of combustible objects.[3] Leia Organa Solo also demonstrated the ability to generate fire, as shown when she lit several candles through the Force—commenting that Luke Skywalker had taught her how to do so.[4]

In manipulation, a Force user was capable of directing and controlling an already existing flame with relative ease. In 52 BBY, Darth Sidious used the ability to kill Senator Pax Teem, by coaxing a gentle flame from a gas powered fireplace into a raging inferno.[5] Although not directly seen doing so, a dream that Darth Vader had shortly before the Battle of Endor had Sidious creating a wall of fire separating Vader from his son, Luke Skywalker, after revealing his survival.[6] Jedi Master Knol Ven'nari was so proficient in this ability that she was capable of controlling and redirecting an explosion, something that she did in order to save her friends, though at the cost of her life.[7] Galen Marek evoked a firestorm at the end of his life, annihilating the Stormtroopers attacking his allies and staggering Darths Sidious and Vader a moment before his body died.[8]

The power was neutral in nature, with both Jedi and Sith showing ability in its use.[4][5] Even other Force traditions, such as the Nightsisters of Dathomir, were known to use the ability. This is shown by Dresdema when she attempted to cast a spell of flame against attacking Sith.[9] Asajj Ventress used this power to make surrounding flames part and create a path she could pass by without any injury, then let them reunite as she prepared to fight Anakin Skywalker.[10]

Some dark side force ghosts could use a freezing fire, killing victims they "touched", then condemning them to eternal spectral torment.[11]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
  2. ↑ The Crystal Star
  3. ↑ Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Children of the Jedi
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Darth Plagueis
  6. ↑ The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
  7. ↑ Republic 53
  8. ↑ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (novelization)
  9. ↑ Fate of the Jedi: Backlash
  10. ↑ CloneWarsLogoMini Star Wars: Clone Wars — "Chapter 17"
  11. ↑ Tales of the Jedi Companion

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