Kyber crystal

**Lightsaber crystals**, also known as **kyber crystals**, were a variety of crystals, gems, stones, or other objects that were used as the energy source of a lightsaber. They were used by the Jedi and the Sith in the construction of their lightsabers. As part of Jedi training, younglings were sent to the Crystal Cave of the ice planet of Ilum to mine crystals in order to construct their own lightsabers.

Various Jedi orders built structures around crystal caves to make them easily accessible and prepared built trials, where at the end the initiate would find a kyber crystal for use in their future lightsaber. By default however, the caves were commonly hard to navigate and it wasn't easy to simply come across a crystal. A Force-user simply had to trust the Force to lead them to a crystal that fit them the best. As most Jedi ended up getting blue, green or yellow crystals, this led to them being seperated by classes in the days of the old Jedi Order.

As finding a crystal wasn't easy, existing tuned crystals were valued greatly by non Force-sensitives and often sold for expensive prices. Without the Force, it is impossible to tune a raw crystal and make it usable in a lightsaber.

## **Preparation**

Before placing the crystal in the lightsaber, the user had to imbue it with the Force. To do this, the Force-user was required to meditate on the crystal for many days. During this process, the user channeled their Force energies and personality into the crystal. This could potentially change its color, such as causing purple to turn magenta.

While the Jedi used natural crystals, the Sith usually used red-hued synthetic crystals. Darth Sidious had Darth Maul use a special furnace to make his own crystals. Maul worked constantly for several days to make the four crystals needed for his double-bladed lightsaber. Their creation required intense concentration, as Darth Maul had to use the Force not only to make them the proper shape and to ensure that the crystals were free from impurities, but also to keep himself alive for the long time it took in the blistering heat of the furnace. Maul was particularly proud of this achievement and believed it to be an example of the Sith's superiority over the Jedi.

## **Types and Colors**

Every crystal was unique in their own way but one of the more noticable differences was the color. The color of the saber blade would represent the user. Kyber crystals came in all kinds of varied colors yet they were only ever found purely as blue, green, yellow, purple and orange in their natural caves as other colors were result of force influence effecting the crystal, causing a slight change to its color, or the crystal being artificially created, which would result in a warm colored crystal, usually red.

### **Pure crystals**

There are 5 unique kyber crystals found in the caves: sapith, opila, rubat, dragite and solari. These are known as pure kyber crystals. Most Jedi used these crystals for their lightsabers

#### Sapith (Blue)

Sapith was one of the most prominent crystals found in crystal caves, most notably Ilum. Prominently used by Jedi Guardians and Jedi Knights in general, the blue blade represented the guardians of peace and justice for generations. Jedi who chose the blue blade generally were trained more in physical skill and lightsaber combat, learning to become great combatants in the following years and learning new forms of saber combat.

#### Opila (Green)

Opila was the second most prominent crystal found in crystal caves. Emitting a strong emerald color, it was used by Jedi Consulars and generally those who studied the Force and learned to master themselves with it rather than fighting with the actual saber. Those who used green lightsabers were noted to have more Force knowledge and trained to use it more often, letting it guide them.

#### Rubat (Yellow)

Rubat was the favored crystal amongst Jedi Sentinels and temple guards. Commonly seen with Jedi who were not afraid to get their hands dirty or use unconventional ways to other Jedi, this crystal came in a strong yellow color. Users of a yellow blade showed a strong dedication to destroy all source of evil at all costs.

#### Dragite (Purple)

One of the pure crystals to be seen, dragite came in a purple color. It attracted and was used by those who had a closer connection to the dark side and it's negative emotions. Due to this, many dark siders and mainly Dark Jedi utilized a purple blade. However, there were Jedi who used dragite crystals, who were attracted to such feelings and were trained hard to resist the temptation. The purple blade represented the users constant struggle with the dark side, though some Jedi could manage to temporarily control and manipulate these feelings to their advantage, outpowering their opponent with them.

#### Solari (Orange)

Known as the solari crystals and coming in orange colors, the crystal represented pure light side loyalty. Used by Jedi who would rather seek peaceful resolution in conflict and avoid combat if possible, the user of this orange crystal in a lightsaber required the user to be in peace with themselves and get rid of strong attachments and connections. This crystal was the rarest to come by.

### **Mixed crystals**

Sometimes crystals could be found intertwined and when tuned together, it would form a new color. Coming across such crystals could represent the users mixed personality as well. For example, a sapith and opila together would form a cyan blade, representing the users balanced skill in both saber combat and force knowledge. A dragite mixed with sapith could result in an indigo blade, representing the users possible skill with a lightsaber but also their strong emotions. A rubat and opila together would form a chartreuse blade, representing the users dedication against the dark side and strength in the force. Stronger users of the Force could also forcefully combine multiple crystals as well, resulting in a new saber color.

### **Altered crystals**

Pure crystals could be altered to slightly change their color during the tuning process, making the new color more reflective on the users personality depending on how much force focus is implied onto the crystal. A pure crystal could have smaller tweaks on it's vibrance and hue during the tuning process but could also have more major changes if the raw crystal does not reflect the users personality in the best way. The following colors are as a result of major changes:

#### Magenta

With a purple crystal, if the force imbuing process was calm and slower, it could start to turn pinkish, becoming a magenta color. This would reflect the users passive and calm approach to problems and such colored blades were usually used by those who had a vow to non-violence and never turned on their saber for combat at glance, unless absolutely necessary. The crystals color change could also be a reflection of the users stronger light side connection.

#### White

By synthesizing any kyber crystal, they could be bleached and lose their color, making them white, which when used with a saber would give a solid white blade. Some rogue Jedi who had left the order would bleach their saber crystals and adopt the white blade as a show of no allegiance.

#### Other

Due to the unique nature of kyber crystals and their relation to the Force, potential color changes from the user is limitless. Depending on the original color, the user's personality and how the saber is crafted, pretty much any shade could take form.

### **Synthetic crystals**

Though synthetic crystals were ordinarily unsuitable for use in lightsabers, the Sith discovered that they could create synth-crystals that were energized, magnetized, and modified with the power of the dark side of the Force in special furnaces, causing the crystal to glow in harmonic vibration. Their common usage by Sith and other Darksiders after this discovery caused synthetic crystals to become something of a staple among such groups, and their use among Jedi was strongly discouraged. These crystals came only in warm colors, mainly red, and the more powerful the concentration of the user was, the more crimson the crystal turned.

Sith wielded their red blades with glory as they saw a pure red blade crafted by them for days as a sign of power.