Lightsabers are such an iconic weapon, and they come in all manners of designs from the hilt to the blade to the colour of said blade, but how do they get to those distinctive colours of Blue, Green, Orange or Red? In the Star Wars universe, the colour of a lightsaber blade is determined by the Kyber crystal that powers it.
Kyber crystals are rare, naturally occurring crystals that are strong in the Force, and they are used to power lightsabers and other types of deadly weapons. The other weapons Kyber crystals are no big deal, you know nothing too complicated just Death Stars and Starkiller Base are two massive examples but hey I don't want to make a big deal out of it, wait I have? Oh, well. Kyber crystals are also used in the creation of Jedi holocrons, which are used to store information and teachings for future generations. The crystals serve as the power source for the holocron, allowing it to function. In addition to these uses, Kyber crystals are also revered by the Jedi Order for their connection to the Force. Jedi would often meditate with Kyber crystals to gain insight and knowledge about the Force.
Back to the saber's of light now, when a Jedi or Sith constructs a lightsaber, they must find a Kyber crystal that is attuned to the Force and imbue it with their own energy through a process called "bleeding." During this process, the crystal's natural colour is altered by the user's own emotional state and alignment with the light or dark side of the Force. Jedi typically have blue or green lightsabers, while Sith tend to have red ones. However, there are exceptions to these generalizations, and some Jedi or Sith have been known to wield lightsabers of different colours. In addition to the traditional colours, there are several other colours of lightsabers that have been introduced in the Star Wars canon. For example, purple lightsabers are associated with the Jedi Mace Windu, and are said to be a symbol of his unique connection to the Force. Yellow lightsabers have been used by Jedi Temple Guards and other members of the Jedi Order who specialize in non-combat roles, while white lightsabers are typically used by Force users who have purified red Kyber crystals.
Overall, the colour of a lightsaber is determined by the Kyber crystal that powers it, and can be influenced by the user's emotional state and alignment with the light or dark side of the Force. The specific colour of a lightsaber can also carry symbolic or cultural significance within the Star Wars universe and if you wish to know more I have attached a picture above for your enjoyment and interests.
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