The mou kei was a vicious finishing move in lightsaber combat. It became a rare move to use.

MethodologyEdit

The mou kei amounted to little more than all out butchery, as the goal was the dismemberment of the opponent. This was accomplished through the use of a series of circular motions with the lightsaber aimed at the major limbs. The attack was a Sith favorite, as it completely destroyed the opponent, both figuratively and literally. Its usage by Jedi was regarded as an absolute last resort to only be applied in desperate straits.

Example(s)Edit

A mou kei strike was used by Obi-Wan Kenobi against Darth Vader during their showdown on Mustafar, removing his left arm and both his legs and ending their duel.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novelization (First appearance)
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith junior novel
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith video game
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (First identified as Mou kei)

Non-canonical appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

SourcesEdit

•  Jedi Abilities: Learning the Way on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2)
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Mou Kei) (Picture only)
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Mou Kei Jugn Ma)
• The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force