Star Wars: Lightsaber bleeding explained
As a seasoned Star Wars gamer with decades of galactic adventures under my belt, let me tell you, the latest revelation in “The Acolyte” has left me utterly astounded! The concept of lightsaber bleeding is nothing short of revolutionary, and it’s about time we got some fresh lore in this iconic universe.
In the concluding episode of “The Acolyte,” one of the most intriguing revelations unfolded. Towards the end of Season 1, Osha learns a shocking truth: Sol was responsible for her mother’s death and had deceived everyone about it.
Upon learning this, Osha reacts sharply. She grabs Sol’s lightsaber and instead of attacking him with it, she uses the Force to strangle him to death. In a surprising turn of events, The Acolyte presents an unprecedented on-screen spectacle: lightsaber leakage.
What is Lightsaber Bleeding and why you’ve probably never heard of it
If you’re unfamiliar with the idea of Lightsaber battles causing damage over time in Star Wars, don’t feel left out – it’s a concept that’s not widely known even among fans. This idea is quite recent within the Star Wars universe and can only be learned from reading certain books or comics.
Let’s discuss lightsaber colors before diving into the topic of lightsaber bleeding. The color of a lightsaber derives from Kyber Crystals, which are used to build these iconic weapons by the Jedi. These crystals, known as Kyber Crystsals, are extremely rare and Force-sensitive, found on different planets scattered across the galaxy. As part of their training, young Jedi are sent to the Crystal Cave on Ilum, a frozen planet, where they search for and collect their own lightsaber crystals. The color of a Jedi’s lightsaber is determined by these crystals.
A Sith’s red lightsaber came from artificial crystals… until recently…
As a devoted Star Wars enthusiast, I must confess that until the advent of “The Acolyte”, the visual spectacle of lightsaber bleeding had never graced our screens. This concept was unheard of even during the era when George Lucas crafted the initial six films in the epic Skywalker Saga. In those days, as I pen my thoughts about the movies, it was believed that the Sith obtained their fiery-red lightsabers through a synthetic light saber crystal artificially produced, rather than being naturally formed through geological processes.
Based on recent legends, Sith crystals glow red because they are tainted from a previously pure kyber crystal. To achieve this, a user of the dark side must seize an untouched crystal from the defeated Jedi’s lightsaber in battle. By channeling their suffering, rage, and malice into it, they can manipulate the crystal to their desires. As the crystal becomes corrupted by darkness, it transforms into a fiery crimson hue.
The idea that a lightsaber can ‘bleed’ wasn’t formally introduced into the official storyline until the 2016 book “Ahsoka,” penned by E.K. Johnston. However, this concept was only briefly brought up in that work.
It wasn’t until the fifth issue of “Star Wars: Darth Vader (2017)” that we first witnessed lightsaber bloodshed. In this particular issue, Vader pursued Jedi Master Kirak Infil’a to the moon of Al’doleem, a river world. Eventually, he confronted and killed the Jedi Master, taking his curved-hilt lightsaber from him.
Later, Vader revisits Mustafar, where he taints a kyber crystal with his suffering and fury. The comic text says, “Let it bleed,” indicating this process.
From then on, lightsaber bleeding has officially been the canon for a Sith’s red lightsaber.
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2024-07-31 06:27