It would, true, but there were many who could. The Jedi and Sith are ridiculously overpowered outside of their own lore.
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Now you got me thinking about every possible outcome. You know how a plasma pistol can emp enemies and etc. You think a plasma pistol hit could turn off a light saber?
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No, I doubt it. Lightsabers endure electrical, plasma, and laser-based attacks with ease. They might not deflect the shot back since it's less refined (while a plasma repeater or rifle along with a beam rifle and carbine rifle might get deflected) but it would stop it.
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Elites with energy swords > Jedi due to sheer numbers Covenant and unsc> clone army Covenant glass everything, unsc has Spartans
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You underestimate the power of the Force.
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You underestimate the power of master chiefs bullshit luck
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You forget the power of the forerunners and precursors. But caboose kills all!!
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A plasma pistol would disable things with a more conventional power source but a lightsaber comes from the crystal so Idk.