KotOR 2 HK-47: How to Kill Jedi

"If I see one more idiot attacking a Jedi with a blaster pistol then I'll kill them myself." First thing I thought of in the Rebels Season 2 clip when Sabine shoots at Vader.

"...or being turned on by their own troops." Hehe.

when you realize HK is indirectly roasting every single jedi from the prequels

That moment when two static figures holding a conversation in a 17 year old game is infinitely more engaging than the entirety of the Disney sequel trilogy.

"In addition to traps, mines and orbital bombardments" Boy, that escalated quickly.

"Mines are also effective, since many Jedi will run to meet you in hand-to-hand combat. Silly Jedi." And this is how I pwn 89% of hero-units in SWBF2 with a heavy trooper. HK-47 knows his shit.

“Whether- Guilt, Lust or Fear- they act as mental interference.” Defeat Jedi with the power of horny thoughts!

Observation: Whomever provided HK-47 with his distinctive vocal intonations is worthy of high praise. For a meatbag.

To hear him talk about how to kill Jedi, HK sounds like he should write a book series about it. He can call it "Killing Jedi for Meatbags: A Series of Assassination Techniques."

Obsidian outdid themselves with the dialogue in this game.

"There are few Jedi that can long hold their ground against a hundred attackers all firing at once..." The CIS starts frantically taking notes "...or being turned on by their own troops" Palpatine starts frantically taking notes

How to kill the Jedi: sell them to Disney.

I love the part when HK says that part of what made him so effective is that the Jedi were arrogant and believed that a droid would pose no threat to him, and that those kills were the most satisfactory.

I love how HK basically outlines that the Jedi have a weakness in that they are stoics, are susceptible to being shot by their own troops, and compromise their morals when faced with the difficulties of war. All things that are at least implied to happen during the clone wars.

So basically: Be impulsive Be not force sensitive (recommended) Use mines/ explosives Try gases Stay hidden Take hostages Wear Energy shields Undermine their trust Don’t use blasters( unless your in a huge firing squad or hiding)

I love how in this game following through on an interesting dialogue actually rewards you with a stat increase and a mechanical advantage to symbolise your characters growth. That's really cool game design.

"Statement: Overwhelming odds is also a good tactic, master. There are few Jedi that can long hold their ground against a hundred attackers all firing at once... or being turned on by their own troops." I just love how he foreshadows Order 66 right there! And this game came out before the Revenge of the Sith movie too!

“Crude mandalorian melee shields” Angry mando noises

Here’s how I imagine it would go for Sith: “Confession: Ah, the Sith. While I admire their penchant for death and destruction, I must concede that they and their code have numerous weaknesses of their own, Master. There are many techniques I may suggest in the likely event that we confront one of those emotionally unstable sado-masochists in the future.” “Go on.” “Explanation: While the Sith employ many of the same techniques and weapons as the Jedi, their psychological profile is quite different. While the Jedi are known for being calm, patient, disciplined and selfless, most Sith are brash, arrogant, volatile and selfish. As such, to exploit their psychological weaknesses and undermine their connection to the Force, you will need to take a different approach.” “What do you suggest?” “Answer: Use their selfishness and arrogance against them. Example: Taunt them into reckless actions, or bait them with something they value. Many Sith will expose themselves or even turn on their allies to mend a bruised ego or claim a great prize. Silly Sith. That is why the Sith Order has risen and collapsed numerous times, but the Republic and Jedi have survived largely intact for many centuries.” “How many times have the Sith been defeated?” “Answer: It is difficult to say, Master. The various conflicts between Jedi and Sith date back to the earliest years in the Republic’s recorded history, and I suspect they date back even further than that. Many of the same factors led to the Sith’s downfall each time.” “What factors?” “Answer: Many core tenets of the Sith Code, such as selfishness, treachery and deceit, are rarely strengths when it comes to governing an empire. Many Sith Lords spent almost as much time fighting and plotting against each other rather than the Jedi or Republic, and many squandered vast amounts of resources on personal endeavors that did little to serve the empire as a whole. Loyal soldiers would often find themselves caught up in the power struggles of their Sith commanders and be slaughtered by their own brothers in arms; eventually, the empire found it difficult to recoup the key battles lost and mounting casualties incurred by this infighting. Assessment: This infighting, combined with the constant warring with the Republic, invariably led to the Sith Empire’s collapse again and again. One wonders what havoc the Sith might wreak if they ever stopped betraying one another.” “Any more techniques for killing Sith?” “Statement: The Sith seem to lack the same degree of foresight as the Jedi. While they can sometimes still sense incoming danger, it appears less reliable and effective than the Jedi’s foresight. Therefore, planned incidents can often prove far more effective against Sith than Jedi. Extrapolation: Perhaps the technique requires some level of discipline that most Sith lack, or perhaps the Sith are simply more inclined to throw caution to the wind and face danger head-on. Cautionary: However, what they lack in foresight, the Sith make up for with resilience. One must take care to ensure that they are truly dead.” “What do you mean?” “Answer: Many theorists claim that pain allows Sith to strengthen their connection to the Force, and I do not know if that is true, but they seem to possess a remarkable ability to endure even the most grievous injuries and press on. Statement: Like swamp-kivers, they can seemingly refuse to die in spite of all logic, getting right back up no matter how many times you knock them down. They are stubborn little beasts.” “What do you suggest for that?” “Answer: Much like the Jedi, the most effective weapon against the Sith is the erosion of the spirit. If a Sith is determined not to die, then one must erode that determination by other means. Elaboration: Effective methods to erode a Sith’s spirit include guilt, regret, and hope. Make the Sith reflect on all they have done and question if it was worth it. Make them question if their chaotic, miserable existence, full of paranoia and pain, is truly worth living. Then from there, all that is required is shattering the illusion that there is no other way, and offering a way out. Call it ‘redemption’ if you like. And from there, even a blaster pistol would be more than enough to put the sorry meatbag out of his misery.”

"...would need to be a human being" It's amazing how well it works that Jedi just don't feel that human when explained that way. The assassins part too.