Heating/Cooling Technique

Force Heat is a technique aimed at forming a heating sphere around the user, protecting them from harsh temperatures found in many environments.

First, how does this sphere work?

Much like any heating device would. It uses the energy of the Force to fuel itself, creating heat in the fluid around the user's body. It works best with gases, as they are easiest to transmit heat to and require the least energy. It also works, although less efficiently, in liquids and is almost useless on solid materials due to the enormous amount of energy required.

How to use this technique? First, make sure your mind and body are rested to avoid any physical and mental distractions. When these conditions are met, proceed as follows:

1. Form an energy barrier around your body, approximately 10-20cm from your skin. Visualize this barrier in the color you associate with heat and fire. Make this barrier feel unbreakable and solid to help contain the Force energy you will harness.

2. Once the barrier is complete and without holes or weak spots, open yourself to the Force. Let it fill you and flow through you. When you are comfortable with the sensation, exude the flow of the Force through your body (arms, hands, entire body, whatever suits you) while drawing more of it in, like a black hole that converts the Force into heat. There will be no damage to the Force, as it permeates many forms, including thermal energy.

3. At this stage, you must divide your mind. This is the most difficult part as it requires you to both draw from the Force AND exude the thermal energy into the field contained within your barrier. The barrier, once set, will remain for some time or until deliberately broken, so you need not attend to it. Depending on the environment, it will take various amounts of time and energy to heat the air (or fluid) to a comfortable level. Remember that the barrier helps but is not 100% proof. Energy will be lost rapidly and constantly needs to be replaced, depending on your ability to draw from the Force.

4. When you no longer need this technique, simply stop drawing/exuding energy. The temperature will drop sequentially, and if you disperse the barrier, it will vanish, returning to normal levels.

This technique works well under stable conditions, while turbulent movements of the fluid you are in will make maintaining the effect much harder. It can be particularly helpful when heat is needed and can offer protection if there is shelter but no alternate heat source. However, it requires great control over the Force. Expect a rise of a few degrees Celsius, enough to prevent freezing but not enough for substantial comfort in low temperatures. Repeated practice will decrease the time required from a few minutes to a few seconds.

The above technique can also be adapted to cool in hot weather.