I understand.

I just wouldn't be a good Sith Lord if I didn't point out the other options.
You could do all kinds of non-lethal things too. Throw a lasso to bind the opponent, or a net. Throw a flash grenade to temporarily blind them so you can sneak passed.
You could also simulate magical items, such as scrolls and other things that might have limited charges. Hmmm, more ideas having am I.