As we explore more and more of the Star Wars universe and its vast timeline, we also gain more knowledge about the in-universe mythology and history, as well as how some vehicles, gadgets, and weapons work. Of course, lightsabers are the most important icon of the franchise, but so far, live-action movies and T.V. series haven’t spent much time explaining how they work and what powers them. If you’re not familiar with Star Wars animation, novels, comics, or video games, this brief piece on kyber crystals may reveal some of the lightsabers’ secrets to you.
Have you ever asked yourself “why do Sith have red lightsabers?” Or how did Ahsoka get her white lightsabers? Well, that’s down to the kyber crystal powering the blade. Of course, there is a lot more to them than just determining the color of a lightsaber. So, what are kyber crystals? What do they mean to the Jedi? What role do kyber crystals play in the Star Wars universe? Read on, young Padawan, you must.
