The Origins of Luke Skywalker’s Green Lightsaber in the Canon
Contrary to popular belief, acquiring a kyber crystal for a lightsaber is not as simple as locating one on a planet like Ilum. These crystals are incredibly rare and highly sought after, often leading to conflict amongst the Jedi and Sith. Most planets do indeed have kyber crystals, but the Jedi and Sith primarily obtain them from Ilum. Due to this, many battles have been fought over control of this planet. However, no official source has provided definitive information on where Luke Skywalker acquired his green kyber crystal in the Canon.
The Mysterious Assembly in the Empire Strikes Back Novelization
Interestingly, the Empire Strikes Back novelization reveals that Luke actually created his kyber crystal out of thin air. This extraordinary ability required a profound connection to the Force, making it a rare gift. However, only a few Jedi possess this capability, due to the rigorous training and high level of Force sensitivity required.
No Official Accounts in the Canon
In the official canon, there is no information about where Luke found his green kyber crystal. Official sources such as Deleted Scenes from Return of the Jedi show that Luke assembled and tested his new lightsaber before placing it into R2-D2, but these scenes were ultimately cut from the film. The EU books suggest that Luke found instructions for creating a new lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s house on Tatooine, but since kyber crystals were banned by Emperor Palpatine, Luke had to create an artificial one, hence the green color. However, as these sources have been deemed non-canon, their information should be considered unreliable.
A Legend Within the Legends
When Luke Skywalker encountered difficulties in finding a kyber crystal in the Legends version, he used the Force to artificially create one. In the Canon, after losing his hand in The Empire Strikes Back, Luke searched futilely for his father’s blue lightsaber but could not find it. Instead, he decided to build a new one. He returned to Obi-Wan’s old hut on Tatooine, where he discovered the necessary components to construct his new lightsaber. This lightsaber contained a kyber crystal and produced a green plasma blade. Its hilt design was similar to that of Obi-Wan’s third lightsaber, but Luke simplified some of the design elements. Luke meditated and used the Force to guide him in building it, bringing the crystal to life. When he was finished, he felt the lightsaber truly was an extension of himself.
Using and Training with the Lightsaber
Luke used and kept this green lightsaber throughout his life. He wielded it to defeat his father and trained his new Jedi students with it. Over the years, Luke fought against the evil in Ben Solo and eventually brought him along on his self-imposed exile on Ahch-To. Thus, in the end, the true origin of his green kyber crystal remains a mystery within the Canon.
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