MARTIAL ARTS
I may have a much lower opinion of Yoda's combat skills than most, but since he is mostly considered the greatest warrior from the entire series, that isn't exactly hard. An undoubtedly skilled sword master, Yoda mastered all seven forms of Lightsaber combat and I have little doubt that in his younger days he used all seven freely and in hybridization. However, in his advancing age Yoda's flagging physical shape (the idea of him wielding Djem So for example is almost laughable) and unwillingness (it is implied that before Geonosis Yoda mostly stopped using his blade, period) forced him to scale back his martial prowess, becoming a user of Form four Ataru exclusively, apart from one brief instance in the Attack of the Clones comic adaption. Although this remained a very effective tactic against entire armies, it was much less practical against single opponents, as a combination of his stature and fighting style forced him to work twice as hard to accomplish half as much. That being said, Yoda remained one of the best duelists of his age, forcing Count Dooku to flee twice, and even possibly disarming Darth Sidious (although it is just as possible Sidious willfully put away his blade and secured the high ground to use his Force powers).
Jedi master Yaddle was something of a mirror image to Master Yoda: they both had the reputation of peaceful scholars, but unlike Yoda, Yaddle remained one in a combat situation, instead of Yoda's martial paciest take on thing. However, this is not to say Yaddle was useless in a combat situation: she fought bravely against the warlord Tulak's forces, in defense of the Jedi temple during the Yinchorri crisis, as well as during the missions to Asmeru and Malastare. Although it is not necessary for beings of short stature to use Ataru exclusively (Even Piell being a good example), it is the preferred method for such beings, Yaddle included. the few battles she was involved in clearly depict her with a strong preference for acrobatics. Yaddle has never (to our knowledge) been involved in a serious Lightsaber duel.
Yoda may have, in my opinion, some severe limitations in single combat (most of which aren't his fault, to be fair.) but these do not hold over to group combat, where Master Yoda has demonstrated extreme levels of competence, only rivaled by the very best of the Jedi Order. Although his fighting style is not built for engaging a single warrior, his extremely mobile and acrobatic Form would serve him well here. Adi Gallia, and to a much lesser degree Yaddle, are certainly skilled martial artists, but even working together they won't survive more than a few minutes against Yoda's speed-blitz (and that's is a very high end estimate). Ti, however, would stand a much better chance: She isn't quite a top tier, but she would pose a major challenge to one, and it is possible her compatriots would distract and/or wind Yoda enough she would emerge victorious. However, for once, I believe the most likely martial outcome would be the Grand master's overwhelming offense overwhelming his opponents. Yoda gets a slight edge in martial arts.
FORCE POWERS
Beyond a shadow of A doubt, Yoda is most widely renowned for his skill in the Force (he DID basically spend eight hundred years meditating on it). First and foremost, his skill with telekinesis was nigh unrivaled for his age: He could manipulate almost entire armies at a time, manipulate droid drop ships, challenge Darth Sidious in this regard and easily break though Force users Force shields. His skill with Force Valor remains one of the highest in the saga, elevating him from a near cripple (more on that later) to a blur of motion. He was also very knowledgeable in the more arcane, being highly skilled with illusions, Battle Meditation and Tutaminis. He also achieved the penultimate Force ability, living on in the Force after his death, effectively becoming immortal. All this being said, Yoda's focus remains on grand displays and the more enlightened aspects of the Force, his skill in one on one combat suffering as a result. All his truly effective ability's required A good deal of concentration and focus, with little beyond the basic Jedi skills remaining viable options in the heat of battle.
Despite being in her youth (for her species anyways), Yaddle was an incredible master of the Force. As previously mentioned she was mostly a scholar, although she still retained a high degree of practical powers. First and Foremost, she was one of the very few known masters of Morichro, a power allowing her to directly disable or even kill enemies mentally and effectively, with there being very few known defenses. In general, Yaddle focused on Ancient and dangerous techniques, even being able to absorb planet destroying level attacks, although it cost her her life.
Strangely, considering this is Yoda's area of expertise, this category is where the team really starts pulling ahead. The Grand master may have a good deal more magnitude (actually, that is somewhat debatable. For example, Shaak Ti was pretty much able to change all of Felucia to a Light Side area, while Yoda's presence on Dagobah was negligible) but the simple fact is that he won't or can't bring this to bear in a Lightsaber duel. Any impressive displays of Force powers on his part require him to stop fighting and concentrate, with the Jedi master being regressed back into simple Force pushes, if that. On the converse, none of his opponents have any such limitations, employing there powers freely and without limitations. Due to her peaceful nature, it's likely Yaddle would actually withdraw from the duel entirely, hanging back and simultaneously defending her allies while attacking Yoda with Morichro. Add to this Ti's own power in the supernatural, and the Jedi team takes a massive edge. Well, two of them do.
PHYSICAL SKILL
A member of an unknown species, Yoda was an ageing male, well over eight hundred years old, and as such suffered many degeneration's, including a near crippling amount of arthritis. Although it has been implied that his use of a hover chair and cane to get around in non-combat situations were just to display a deceptive appearance of frailty, Yoda is still very near his death, and without Force Valor I don't really see him even taking part in a serious Lightsaber duel, much less to the speed-blitz level he has demonstrated.In the end, I must agree with the fringe crowd, as in I am of the opinion that Yoda can only remain a viable warrior for the few minutes that his Valor and stamina will allow him, before he would collapse in exhaustion.
Yaddle was a relatively young, female member of Yoda's species, being only 400 years old. Despite her preference for study and a peaceful existence, Yaddle still displayed the enhanced physical speed, strength and awareness the Jedi are famous for.
Needless to say, the physical advantage is firmly on the side of the Jedi team here. Yoda is much faster than Yaddle and Adi Gallia, but not Shaak Ti, or at least not to the point she wouldn't be capable of keeping pace with him. In addition, all three team members FAR outstrip Yoda in terms of non enhanced physical strength, endurance, stamina, etc. Thus, the Jedi team gets another edge.
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT
Despite it's modern aesthetics, Yoda's Lightsaber is actually one of the most ancient of the series, being constructed while Yoda was still a Youngling and used ever since (when he carried a Lightsaber that is). It's hilt was short enough to be considered a Shoto short sword, while it's emerald green blade signified Yoda's status as a powerful Jedi Consular. Otherwise, it was unremarkable in it's make.
Yaddle, unusually, wielded an orange bladed Lightsaber, although it's technical make was completely standard. Unlike other beings of her size, Yaddle wielded a blade of normal length, despite her stature.
Do I really need to further explain this? Yoda has a single Shoto, versus three Lightsabers. Its not decisive, but the Jedi team easily gets the edge in equipment.
THE VERDICT
Somehow, I think you can all guess which side wins this battle, but I shall explain anyways. Yoda is, hand down, not only one of the most powerful Jedi of his age, but of all time. However, as I said about Luke Skywalker, very powerful is not all powerful. He may be a match for any one of these Jedi, but together, these three could pose a serious threat to almost any warrior, much less a comparatively limited Master of old. Yes, the Grand masters incredible offensive would immediately put the entire team on it's back foot, breaking through all but Ti's defense in a short span of time. However, this scenario is only likely to take out Gallia as, as previously mentioned, Yaddle's inclination against combat would place her outside the battle arena, boosting her allies and weakening Yoda. The Grand master would be to caught up with his other targets to attack her martially and any Force attacks he could muster up would be shunted aside or absorbed. At this point, this battle would become a waiting game, with Yoda finding it increasingly hard to keep going, due to a combination of his opponents skill and his own physical failings. At this point, the best case scenario for Yoda is that he manages to muster a final burst of either Force valor or a Push, and subdues Ti. However, this would leave an exhausted and worn down Yoda facing down the almost completely fresh Jedi Master Yaddle. Yaddle may not be able to compete with a Fresh Yoda in the dueling arena (largely due to a lack of showing on her part, rather than a lack of skill) by any means, but a Yoda in similar condition to how he was after facing Palpatine (largely due to Ti's skill and Yaddle's Morichro) I find little doubt that such a revered Master as Yaddle would be able to dispatch, or at least force a retreat, from the venerated Master. This victory is an easy one for the Jedi team, not in that it would be a short conflict (far from it) but in that there are very few scenarios where they don't emerge victorious in some form or another. After all, Shaak Ti is easily compared to the likes of Kenobi and Windu, Adi Gallia is almost completely equal in terms of skill with Qui-gon Jinn, and what little we have seen of Yaddle indicates a Master of the Force only challenged by Yoda himself. In short, any one of these Jedi would be defeated by Yoda in single combat (with the exception of Shaak Ti who, in my opinion, actually stands a pretty good chance of defeating him) but when you put all three together it becomes incredibly unfair for the single Jedi master (although to be fare, there are very few beings I believe capable of signaling all three at once). I am going to get in A LOT of trouble for this, but I believe the Jedi team a solid six to seven victories out of ten. Thus, although Yoda would give as good as he's got, I declare Jedi masters Adi Gallia, Yaddle and Shaak Ti the winners.
Yoda may have, in my opinion, some severe limitations in single combat (most of which aren't his fault, to be fair.) but these do not hold over to group combat, where Master Yoda has demonstrated extreme levels of competence, only rivaled by the very best of the Jedi Order. Although his fighting style is not built for engaging a single warrior, his extremely mobile and acrobatic Form would serve him well here. Adi Gallia, and to a much lesser degree Yaddle, are certainly skilled martial artists, but even working together they won't survive more than a few minutes against Yoda's speed-blitz (and that's is a very high end estimate). Ti, however, would stand a much better chance: She isn't quite a top tier, but she would pose a major challenge to one, and it is possible her compatriots would distract and/or wind Yoda enough she would emerge victorious. However, for once, I believe the most likely martial outcome would be the Grand master's overwhelming offense overwhelming his opponents. Yoda gets a slight edge in martial arts.
FORCE POWERS
Beyond a shadow of A doubt, Yoda is most widely renowned for his skill in the Force (he DID basically spend eight hundred years meditating on it). First and foremost, his skill with telekinesis was nigh unrivaled for his age: He could manipulate almost entire armies at a time, manipulate droid drop ships, challenge Darth Sidious in this regard and easily break though Force users Force shields. His skill with Force Valor remains one of the highest in the saga, elevating him from a near cripple (more on that later) to a blur of motion. He was also very knowledgeable in the more arcane, being highly skilled with illusions, Battle Meditation and Tutaminis. He also achieved the penultimate Force ability, living on in the Force after his death, effectively becoming immortal. All this being said, Yoda's focus remains on grand displays and the more enlightened aspects of the Force, his skill in one on one combat suffering as a result. All his truly effective ability's required A good deal of concentration and focus, with little beyond the basic Jedi skills remaining viable options in the heat of battle.
Despite being in her youth (for her species anyways), Yaddle was an incredible master of the Force. As previously mentioned she was mostly a scholar, although she still retained a high degree of practical powers. First and Foremost, she was one of the very few known masters of Morichro, a power allowing her to directly disable or even kill enemies mentally and effectively, with there being very few known defenses. In general, Yaddle focused on Ancient and dangerous techniques, even being able to absorb planet destroying level attacks, although it cost her her life.
Strangely, considering this is Yoda's area of expertise, this category is where the team really starts pulling ahead. The Grand master may have a good deal more magnitude (actually, that is somewhat debatable. For example, Shaak Ti was pretty much able to change all of Felucia to a Light Side area, while Yoda's presence on Dagobah was negligible) but the simple fact is that he won't or can't bring this to bear in a Lightsaber duel. Any impressive displays of Force powers on his part require him to stop fighting and concentrate, with the Jedi master being regressed back into simple Force pushes, if that. On the converse, none of his opponents have any such limitations, employing there powers freely and without limitations. Due to her peaceful nature, it's likely Yaddle would actually withdraw from the duel entirely, hanging back and simultaneously defending her allies while attacking Yoda with Morichro. Add to this Ti's own power in the supernatural, and the Jedi team takes a massive edge. Well, two of them do.
PHYSICAL SKILL
A member of an unknown species, Yoda was an ageing male, well over eight hundred years old, and as such suffered many degeneration's, including a near crippling amount of arthritis. Although it has been implied that his use of a hover chair and cane to get around in non-combat situations were just to display a deceptive appearance of frailty, Yoda is still very near his death, and without Force Valor I don't really see him even taking part in a serious Lightsaber duel, much less to the speed-blitz level he has demonstrated.In the end, I must agree with the fringe crowd, as in I am of the opinion that Yoda can only remain a viable warrior for the few minutes that his Valor and stamina will allow him, before he would collapse in exhaustion.
Yaddle was a relatively young, female member of Yoda's species, being only 400 years old. Despite her preference for study and a peaceful existence, Yaddle still displayed the enhanced physical speed, strength and awareness the Jedi are famous for.
Needless to say, the physical advantage is firmly on the side of the Jedi team here. Yoda is much faster than Yaddle and Adi Gallia, but not Shaak Ti, or at least not to the point she wouldn't be capable of keeping pace with him. In addition, all three team members FAR outstrip Yoda in terms of non enhanced physical strength, endurance, stamina, etc. Thus, the Jedi team gets another edge.
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT
Despite it's modern aesthetics, Yoda's Lightsaber is actually one of the most ancient of the series, being constructed while Yoda was still a Youngling and used ever since (when he carried a Lightsaber that is). It's hilt was short enough to be considered a Shoto short sword, while it's emerald green blade signified Yoda's status as a powerful Jedi Consular. Otherwise, it was unremarkable in it's make.
Yaddle, unusually, wielded an orange bladed Lightsaber, although it's technical make was completely standard. Unlike other beings of her size, Yaddle wielded a blade of normal length, despite her stature.
Do I really need to further explain this? Yoda has a single Shoto, versus three Lightsabers. Its not decisive, but the Jedi team easily gets the edge in equipment.
THE VERDICT
Somehow, I think you can all guess which side wins this battle, but I shall explain anyways. Yoda is, hand down, not only one of the most powerful Jedi of his age, but of all time. However, as I said about Luke Skywalker, very powerful is not all powerful. He may be a match for any one of these Jedi, but together, these three could pose a serious threat to almost any warrior, much less a comparatively limited Master of old. Yes, the Grand masters incredible offensive would immediately put the entire team on it's back foot, breaking through all but Ti's defense in a short span of time. However, this scenario is only likely to take out Gallia as, as previously mentioned, Yaddle's inclination against combat would place her outside the battle arena, boosting her allies and weakening Yoda. The Grand master would be to caught up with his other targets to attack her martially and any Force attacks he could muster up would be shunted aside or absorbed. At this point, this battle would become a waiting game, with Yoda finding it increasingly hard to keep going, due to a combination of his opponents skill and his own physical failings. At this point, the best case scenario for Yoda is that he manages to muster a final burst of either Force valor or a Push, and subdues Ti. However, this would leave an exhausted and worn down Yoda facing down the almost completely fresh Jedi Master Yaddle. Yaddle may not be able to compete with a Fresh Yoda in the dueling arena (largely due to a lack of showing on her part, rather than a lack of skill) by any means, but a Yoda in similar condition to how he was after facing Palpatine (largely due to Ti's skill and Yaddle's Morichro) I find little doubt that such a revered Master as Yaddle would be able to dispatch, or at least force a retreat, from the venerated Master. This victory is an easy one for the Jedi team, not in that it would be a short conflict (far from it) but in that there are very few scenarios where they don't emerge victorious in some form or another. After all, Shaak Ti is easily compared to the likes of Kenobi and Windu, Adi Gallia is almost completely equal in terms of skill with Qui-gon Jinn, and what little we have seen of Yaddle indicates a Master of the Force only challenged by Yoda himself. In short, any one of these Jedi would be defeated by Yoda in single combat (with the exception of Shaak Ti who, in my opinion, actually stands a pretty good chance of defeating him) but when you put all three together it becomes incredibly unfair for the single Jedi master (although to be fare, there are very few beings I believe capable of signaling all three at once). I am going to get in A LOT of trouble for this, but I believe the Jedi team a solid six to seven victories out of ten. Thus, although Yoda would give as good as he's got, I declare Jedi masters Adi Gallia, Yaddle and Shaak Ti the winners.
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