Force Power: Deflect Energy
Control Difficulty: Moderate plus the damage roll of the attack.
Required Powers: Absorb/dissipate energy
Time to Use: 1 Round
Effect: Rather than absorbing or dissipating the energy from a blaster bolt, the Jedi can attempt to deflect the blaster bolt with his or her bare hand. With this power, which is a part of the tutaminis family of Force powers, the Jedi can do barehanded what the Jedi would generally be able to do with a lightsaber – deflect and possibly redirect blaster fire. A successful roll means the Jedi suffers no damage from the blaster bolt. If the Jedi wishes to redirect the blaster bolt back to the source, he or she must make a control roll against a difficulty established by the target’s dodge or the distance to the target.
The Jedi can also use this power to catch the energy blade of an opponent’s lightsaber as a reflex reaction. Again, a successful roll means no damage to the user.
Game Note: Consider this the redirected energy Force power designed for blaster bolts.
Background: Force Deflection, also known as Force Deflection, was a Force power used by Jedi and Sith who were without a lightsaber or chose not to carry one. Using this took much skill in the Force; however, most Jedi used their lightsabers instead to deflect incoming attacks.
Appearances: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back