Star Wars Speed vs Precognition

CNBA3 said:

So I was wondering, with much of the speed feats coming from reaction timing from Jedis deflecting blaster bolts and what not, I was wondering, is it truly reaction speed or just precognition?

Because Jedi use the force to act as a guide for their movements, like with Luke guided to block training blaster droids in Episode 4 before the laser fired.

Unless I am missing something here from deep lore content?

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Epyriel said:

It is always both.

All speed feats are precognitively assisted, but they are definitely relative in speed regardless since we have feats of Jedi or Sith blocking shots from all around them in continuous volleys which ultimately requires moving relative to the blaster bolts regardless of precognition.

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Epyriel said:

It is always both.

All speed feats are precognitively assisted, but they are definitely relative in speed regardless since we have feats of Jedi or Sith blocking shots from all around them in continuous volleys which ultimately requires moving relative to the blaster bolts regardless of precognition.

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CNBA3 said:

Okay, thanks, however I was wondering, would the same apply for Luke when he was training with the blaster droid in New Hope? Like he moved first to block said shots before they fired?

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Epyriel said:

Yeah he is relying entirely on precog in that training session as that is the point of blocking his vision.

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CNBA3 said:

I know but he did that too before the helmet

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Legion350 said:

From what I remember, it'd probably be precognition rather than speed. The droid was firing one shot at a time fairly infrequently, so unless he blocked the shot after it was fired, it wouldn't be much? Doesn't help that he got hit several times without the blindfold. Best case scenario it'd an "At most" rating. I'd need to watch the original scene again for a clearer answer. Also, we don't have a key for Luke in ANH anyways.

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Phsccarvalho said:

Just one detail: Luke isn't only using precognition in his ANH training. Instinctive reaction (being guided by the Force) and Farsight are also being used. In any case, it's also speed.


It's more because he's opening himself to the Force for the first time, so obviously. Therefore, him not being able to defend against the shots makes sense because first, he's blindfolded (requiring the use of the Force to see) and letting the Force flow through you increases your attributes, so it's also speed.

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