Mara Jade's first lightsaber

This magenta-bladed lightsaber was a weapon carried by Emperor's Hand Mara Jade. Mara constructed this lightsaber from a rare crystal given to her by Emperor Palpatine when she became an Emperor's Hand.Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 0 Though Mara had only rarely carried a lightsaber prior to her employment with Talon Karrde's organization,Heir to the Empire she used this weapon with her hold-out blaster throughout the Galactic Civil War, including in the Shelsha sector,Allegiance on Svivren, Chibias and Kintoni. She lost it after the Battle of Endor, during her duel with Lumiya on Caprioril.Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the ForceSeveral years later, Mara Jade joined the New Jedi Order and constructed a new purple-bladed lightsaber as part of her training to become a Jedi Knight.
==Behind the scenes==
The official design of the lightsaber's hilt was released for the promotional images of Mara's model, Shannon McRandle. The most famous is the cover of Star Wars Insider 47.
In 2008, Master Replicas released a limited edition (750 pieces) prop replica from Mara Jade's lightsaber. It was featured with a signed plaque by Shannon McRandle.
==Appearances==
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 0 
*Allegiance 
*Choices of One
*Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi 
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 1
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 2
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*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 3
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 4
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 5
*Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 6
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==Sources==
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*Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
*Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide
*Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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*The Essential Reader's Companion 
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==Notes and references==
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