Stemming from the core ability were several different ways to manipulate the Force, some of them mainstream within the Jedi and Sith teachings, others personally developed and unique. Under these three themes were several core abilities, that could be expanded upon and changed, depending on the user. The aspects of the Force were divided into Control, Sense, and Alter by the Jedi Order. The Force had a range of powers that functioned in accordance to fundamental attributes that were cardinal in nature, and categorized by the way in which a user was able to focus on the Force while using an ability. 2.5 Force powers applied to lightsaber combat.