Electrum/Legends

Electrum was a rare metal once used in lightsaber construction as a sign of Force mastery. This lightsaber modification was called an Electrum Detail or Electrum Detailing.Jedi Academy Training Manual A purely cosmetic accessory, this feature was only allowed to high-ranking Jedi, an honor bestowed on Masters at their promotions, after having demonstrated their skill. It was a rarity among Force-users, both Jedi and Sith.
During the Cold War, between Galactic Republic and Sith Empire, electrum was used to build heavy armor, including Mandalorian armor.
Mace Windu was known to have used an Electrum hilt for his lightsaber, as was Darth Sidious. This Electrum detail gives the lightsaber hilt a distinctive gold color. Electrum was also used to make jewelry. Electrum was mined on several planets, including Abregado-rae and Duros.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: The Old Republic
*Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
*Cloak of Deception
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*Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures
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*Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows 
*Planet of Twilight 
*The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial 
*The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse
*Millennium Falcon 
==Sources==
*Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook 
*Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary
*Coruscant and the Core Worlds
*The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
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*Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
*Jedi Academy Training Manual
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Category:Metals