Meetra Surik Crystal The Meetra Surik Crystal was a naturally - formed crystal that had forged a bond with the Jedi Meetra Surik , resonating with her and her relationship with the Force . As a result , the crystal acquired its character from Surik and had the ability to augment her powers . In the wake of the Jedi Civil War , Surik , who was exiled from the Jedi Order due to her participation in the Mandalorian Wars , found the crystal formation within a Force - sensitive crystal cave located on the Outer Rim world of Dantooine during her search for Jedi Master Vrook Lamar . The use of the crystal as a lightsaber focus ensured that the weapon could only be used by Surik as well as enhancing the other components and subsidiary crystals found in the lightsaber . Properties . The Meetra Surik Crystal was part of a natural crystal formation in the Crystal Cave on the Outer Rim planet Dantooine . It absorbed excess energy from beings who were attuned to the Force . Upon discovery by the Jedi Meetra Surik , the crystal formed a bond with her , and as such , acquired its character and strength from Surik ' s own relationship with the Force . In turn , the crystal was capable of augmenting Surik ' s own powers and physical finesse . The crystal formation was glowing green on the cave floor . After Surik had picked the crystal from the cave , it was light - to - white in color and , as Surik matured in the Force , the depth of the crystal ' s power manifested itself by turning the glow of the crystal from translucent to a near - blinding , radiating light . The use of the crystal as a lightsaber focus enhanced the potency of the other components and subsidiary crystals used in the lightsaber ' s construction , as well as ensuring that the weapon could only be used by Surik . History . In the year 3951 BBY , in the end of the Dark Wars , Meetra Surik — exiled from the Jedi Order for defying the Council ' s wishes during the Mandalorian Wars — and her companions arrived on Dantooine in search of Jedi Master Vrook Lamar . During her visit for information to Khoonda , the seat of the Dantooine government , she was informed by Zherron , the captain of the Khoonda Militia , of a problem concerning attacks from the insectoid kinrath on local settlers . Surik offered to eliminate the kinrath hive that Zherron believed to be located in a cave in the nearby Khoonda plains . Surik and two of her companions arrived at the crystal cave , and the group fought their way through the kinrath hive in the tunnels to the last cavern , the location of the nest . After Surik defeated the kinrath matriarch and her hatchlings , Kreia , one of her companions and informal Jedi Master , informed her that the cavern was a Force - sensitive location in which crystals absorbed and reflected Force energy . As Surik searched for Force - infused crystals to harvest for eventual placement in a lightsaber , she came upon the glowing crystal formation in which she found the crystal that bound itself to her , a rare phenomenon , according to Kreia . Throughout the duration of the journey , as Surik ' s connection to the Force developed and deepened , Kreia assisted Surik in refocusing the crystal ' s properties to reflect Surik ' s burgeoning relationship with the Force . Behind the scenes . Meetra Surik crystal was created for Obsidian Entertainment ' s 2004 video game " " . In the game , the Jedi Exile ' s name is chosen by the player , and the crystal gains the name accordingly . In the 2011 novel " " , the name of the Jedi Exile was confirmed to be Meetra Surik . During gameplay , the player character has the choice to follow either the light side or dark side path during quests , and this may result in a shift in the Force alignment of the character . The characteristics of the Meetra Surik crystal will reflect these changes in alignment , as well . Depending on the player character ' s alignment , the crystal may have a color of light - to - white , gray , or , dark - to - black as well as the brightness changing between blinding , intense , brilliant , dim , or opaque . Furthermore , there will be changes in the bonuses applied to the player ' s charisma , dexterity , and strength , in addition to the amount of damage dealt to an opponent . In total , there are forty - seven variations of the crystal for color , abilities , and glow available to the player , but only one variation will be in use at any given time .