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The Little MerNath (>U<)
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I couldn’t find any of this moment so I made gifs of my own
mildly evil curses, part 2.
Light saber forms
Form I: Shii-Cho
Form I, also called “The Way of the Sarlacc,” is the most basic form of lightsaber combat – and the most ancient. For this reason, it is the first form of lightsaber combat that most Jedi learn. It was developed as the Jedi transitioned from using traditional swords to using lightsabers.
The moves of Form I focus on disarming one’s opponent without hurting him. Its wide, sweeping motions are useful when facing multiple enemies, but do not work well against lightsaber-wielding opponents.Notable Practitioners: Luke Skywalker, Yoda
Form II: Makashi
Form II, also called “The Way of the Ysalamiri,” developed when the Jedi began fighting Sith and other lightsaber wielders. It emphasizes precision, simple footwork, and preventing disarmament, and thus is a strong defense against Form I. Curved-hilt lightsabers made it easier to control the one-handed fighting style.
After the Sith were all but destroyed around 1,000 BBY, lightsaber duels became uncommon once again, and few Jedi studied Form II. Those who did admired it as the most elegant form of lightsaber combat.
Notable Practitioners: Count Dooku, Darth Vader
Form III: Soresu
Form III, also called “The Way of the Mynock,” was developed to defend against blasters. It is characterized by tight, efficient movements that shield the Jedi’s body, using the lightsaber primarily as a defensive weapon to deflect blaster bolts.
The practice of Form III is an important reflection of Jedi philosophy, as it emphasizes the Jedi belief in calmness and non-aggression. A Jedi using Form III must center herself in the Force in order to anticipate her opponents’ movements and successfully block blaster fire.
Notable Practitioners: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker
Form IV: Ataru
Form IV, also called “The Way of the Hawk-Bat,” is an aggressive, acrobatic style. A practitioner of this form channels the Force to achieve high-speed movements, impossible leaps, and deadly strikes. To an outsider, it appears as a wild rush of movement.
Its use of acrobatics makes Form IV difficult to master and dangerous to attempt. Even with the aid of the Force, a Jedi risks expending too much energy in a short burst of offensive strikes, leaving himself open to attacks if he cannot defeat the enemy quickly enough.
Notable Practitioners: Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn
Form V: Shien / Djem So
Form V, also called “The Way of the Krayt Dragon,” developed out of Form III, utilizing its precise defensive motions to create a more offensive fighting style. Its basic premise is using one’s natural strength to dominate an opponent.
The first variation, Shien, focuses on deflecting blaster bolts back at targets. This allows a Jedi to defend herself while simultaneously using the enemies’ weapons against them.
The second variation, Djem so, applies the same principle to lightsaber duels. It focuses on blocking an enemy attack, then using that energy to segue into a counterattack.
Notable Practitioners: Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker
Form VI: Niman
Form VI, also called “The Way of the Rancor,” is a synthesis of elements from the five previous forms. It is especially popular among Jedi who do not focus on combat training, as it is easy to master and execute – for this reason, however, Jedi who have mastered other forms may view it as inferior.
The basis of Form VI is combining lightsaber combat with other Force techniques. For example, a Jedi may use telekinesis to push away enemies, allowing her to better manage a group of fighters by facing them one at a time. Form VI is the primary fighting style of Jedi who dual-wield lightsabers.
Notable Practitioners: Darth Maul, General Grievous
Form VII: Juyo / Vaapad
Form VII, also called “The Way of the Vornskr,” is the most difficult of the traditional lightsaber forms, both physically and emotionally. Rather than ridding themselves of emotions, practitioners of Form VII channel them into the fight, attacking with chaotic, furious, and unpredictable moves to catch their opponents off guard.
During the time before the Clone Wars, Mace Windu developed Vaapad – a variation on the traditional Form VII fighting style, Juyo. Its premise was turning the Jedi into a conduit, channeling an opponent’s negative emotions back at him.
Only a few Jedi were allowed to learn Form VII, as it was thought to bring its practitioners dangerously close to the dark side.
Notable Practitioners: Mace Windu, Darth Maul
Awwwww
Its sketchy but hey its finished. Shout out to that anon who sent me the link to this song,this is all because of you. I used a ton of references and screenshot redraws for this and I even copied some screenshots for this one panel ...I just love these kids so much
If you
think
animation
is innocent
you haven’t
been paying
attention.
(via Choose your flavor for DEWcision 2016)
WHAT MAKES THE SIGNS HAPPY
Aries: Challenges, taking risks, winning a bet, winning an argument, winning anything, competition, coming first in everything, excitement and adrenaline, being admired, being liked, having freedom to do whatever they like, feeling in control of their life, feeling like they have the world at their fingertips, spontaneity, adventure, an uncomplicated life.
Taurus: A peaceful life, relaxation, tranquility, time to think things over, reliability, stability, dependability, having someone they know they can trust, working with your hands, being hands-on, taking things slow, good music, comfort food, luxury, beautiful surroundings, all of the good things in life, being in love.
Gemini: Conversation, reading, writing, talking, being listened to, imagination, solving problems, playfulness, youthfulness, people with a sense of humor, being entertained, feeling curious, being told that you're interesting, being told that you're well-liked, variety, novelty, change, multi-tasking, light-heartedness, people who can have a good time.
Cancer: Being told that you are appreciated, being told that you are loved and cared for, nurturing and helping others, depending on people loyal to you, revisiting an old friend, your family reaching out for you, the past, nostalgia, reading about historical figures, feeling safe, staying home, having a private sanctuary, soft kisses, warm hugs.
Leo: Beauty, flattery, compliments, being the star of a show, receiving all the attention you'd like, extravagance, glamour, bright and bold colors, giving advice, playing the hero/heroine, protecting loved ones, loyalty, flirting and romance, being the best possible, having the best possible.
Virgo: Being acknowledged as intelligent, being told that you are helpful, having someone notice things that seem effortless but really aren't, self-improvement, positive mantras, the concept of perfection, down-to-earth people, clean sheets, fresh scents, good books, deep thinking, the feeling of being understood, someone acknowledging your effort and hard work.
Libra: Smoothing things over, living a laid-back life, avoiding drama, harmony between everyone, peace and quiet, relationships, romantic movies, being in love, playing the devil's advocate, picking arguments for fun, honesty, gentleness, kindness, beauty, the finer things in life, large parties, being respected instead of underestimated.
Scorpio: Having someone that you can trust, having someone that you can tell all your secrets to, loyalty, devotion, sarcasm, discovering hidden things, late nights out, figuring out how other people work, psychology, kindness, softness, challenges, one-upmanship, being right, truthfulness, personal privacy, faithfulness.
Sagittarius: Exploring, going on an adventure, unplanned events, spontaneous joy, seeing the bigger picture, a philosophical point of view, travel, people who like to laugh, friendliness, fun and energy, easy-going people, having big dreams, forgiveness, honesty, being direct and to the point.
Capricorn: Being respected, having status, being an authority, being known as the mature one, being known as the reliable one, being in control of your life, solid relationships, organization, having ambition, personal space, persistence, constantly improving yourself, having independence, holding responsibility.
Aquarius: Individuality, being recognized as unique, being recognized as special, being one of a kind, living life only to your own standards, being unconventional, listening to others, thoughtful people, having deep conversations, new ideas, new concepts, new trends, spending time alone, dreaming about changing the world.
Pisces: Imagination, things that inspire them- art, cinema, literature, history, music, dreaming about being someone larger than life, solitude, having time alone to think, empathy, compassion, people who understand them without further explanation, people who can read between the lines, creativity, having no rules, having no restrictions, living a life where they have no boundaries.
i can’t believe there are people still out of the loop on this jfc BUT LEMME BREAK THIS DOWN FOR YOU PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS GOING OVER UR HEADS SO YOU AREN’T CONFUSED FOR THE REST OF THE SHOW
TAIYANG XIAO LONG
this handsome devil is ruby and yang’s father. it’s insinuated that he used to be a bit of a playboy back in his prime, but once he settled down with summer he turned into the Daddliest Dad that ever dared to Dad. after losing summer, the SECOND lover he’s lost tragically (why does everything u touch burn tai), he spun into a really bad depression and shut down emotionally. which, yknow, isn’t good when you have two young daughters. despite this, he obviously loves his daughters more than anything else in the world. it’s also implied he’s got a protective streak when it comes to them. he’s a teacher from signal, and based on what ruby says at summer’s grave it sounds like he’s working his way out of his depression by taking up missions again. not confirmed, but he IS yang’s dad so, like, probably a pun master. look at that face. that’s a face of a man who tells bad dad puns.
SUMMER ROSE
ruby’s biological mother and yang’s stepmother. her relationship with taiyang seems to have been more serious than his relationship with raven. despite not giving birth to yang herself, it’s implied that she loved her a lot and considered her to be just as much her kid as ruby. yang calls her “super-mom”, so that tells you that the love was mutual. based on what little we know about her, she was probably ridiculously nice. like her daughters, she was also an incredibly talented huntress. ALSO, she was an incredibly talented baker, especially her cookies. she went away on a mission when ruby and yang were little and never came back, dying in what we now know was her final mission. the altar on the hilltop is her’s, and the engraving says “thus kindly i scatter”, an excerpt from a poem called “the last rose of summer”. yeah. that’s dark if you apply the whole poem to the rose-xiao long family. you can read it here.
RAVEN BRANWEN
despite the controversy, this IS yang’s biological mother. she’s also the mysterious swords-woman that saved yang’s life on the train at the end of volume 2. she shares her last name with qrow, her brother. it’s currently unknown if they’re twins or if one of them was moved ahead or held back. at some point between the formation of the team and her leaving, she had a relationship with taiyang for an undefined amount of time. yang implies that tai loved her, however yang’s info is unreliable at best considering the mysterious nature of the relationship. whatever the level of seriousness in the relationship, raven and taiyang conceived a child. right after yang’s birth, raven abandoned her daughter with her father and left. yang says that nobody knows where raven went, but again, yang’s information is unreliable at best due to her only knowing a small fraction of the overall story, likely all information that taiyang and qrow gave her. in any case, raven seems to teleport via dark portals that you can glipse in her scenes, along with dark portals in the openings that resemble them. she’s currently trailing her biological daughter and, for unknown reasons, is attempting to make contact with her. i’d suggest paying attention to blackbirds in the series. they were monty’s motif, however considering we now have two major players with connections to black birds and the main characters, i’d say it’s a safe idea to watch out for them just in case.
QROW BRANWEN
this is raven’s brother, qrow. he’s yang’s biological uncle through his sister and ruby’s uncle in name because he’s her father’s only remaining team mate and, probably, taiyang’s best friend. he’s an incredibly talented scythe wielder and helped ruby learn how to use crescent rose. and YES, his weapon IS a scythe. it’s also a sword. what do weapons in remnant do? TRANSFORM. jesus, i can’t believe so many people had problems with this part. anyways, qrow has a loving and playful relationship with his nieces. when ruby and yang were younger, he saved them from certain death by three grimm. currently, he works as a teacher at signal alongside taiyang. he also works with the mysterious “Guardians” alongside ozpin, glynda, ironwood, and winter as an undercover agent of some sort. he seems to have the best grasp on the situation involving cinder and her faction out of all the characters. he also appears to have a bad relationship and rivalry with most of the atlesian characters we’ve seen so far. the guy has also developed a BAD drinking problem, which is unsurprising considering he’s lost his sister, his friend and team mate, and watched his only remaining team mate fall apart. he seems to have a temperamental streak and enjoys taunting his opponents (similar to his biological niece). despite all this, he’s shown to be HIGHLY skilled even while fighting under the influence of alcohol. i’d hate to fight this guy while he was sober.
Pacific Rim Fan Arts:
#1 パシフィック・リム by カトウ ユウ
#2 敬意を払え and #3 死んだとは思うが by kakotomirai
#4 パシフィック・リム by Azul
#5 パシフィック・リム by 金村 連
#6 PacificRim by tatsuya
#7 Pacific Rim - Cherno Alpha by BigTeslaFist415
#8 Pacific Rim by kclub
#9 Gipsy Danger - Pacific Rim by tommasorenieri
#10 Pacific Rim Fanart by tekkoontan
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#Godzilla thru the years pop art
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Such is the Sith Code.
Kuro | RWBY (republished w/permission)
JNPR by 舞
eeveelutions + flowers
painted these for a print set!