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Lightsabers, the iconic weapons from the “Star Wars” universe, derive their power from special kyber crystals. These crystals have a unique connection to the Force and form a bond with the person who wields them, which can influence their color. Typically, Jedi are seen with green and blue lightsabers, but various other colors exist and are tailored to individual users. In the “Star Wars: Force and Destiny” roleplaying game, two different source books describe seeker crystals capable of producing a pink lightsaber blade. However, the game’s official status in the canon remains uncertain, making this detail less reliable.
Alterations in the color of kyber crystals can be achieved through special procedures. Sith lightsabers frequently appear red due to a process known as bleeding, which corrupts the crystal to align with the user’s dark side tendencies. Conversely, a method called purification can cleanse and reset a crystal, sometimes resulting in a white blade. If both processes were partially successful, it might logically produce a pink blade. However, too much speculation on this topic could complicate the understanding of lightsaber lore further.
The speculation around pink lightsabers grew recently due to Osha’s apparent pink lightsaber effect in “The Acolyte” Season 1, Episode 6. This phenomenon suggests that the concept of a pink lightsaber persists in popular imagination. While Luke Skywalker’s storyline in the Skywalker Saga makes it unlikely for Mara Jade and her nearly-pink lightsaber to appear in the live-action series, the idea is far from dead. “The Acolyte,” already known for displaying a wider array of lightsaber colors than most “Star Wars” projects, might just pave the way for the first fully canon pink-lightsaber-wielding character.
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