Everything You Need to Know about Lightsaber Colors
There are many weapons in the science fiction universe. But the most unique and iconic of weapons is the lightsaber. It was first seen in Star Wars back in 1977. Creator George Lucas wanted to refer back to the swashbuckling days of Errol Flynn. So he created what he originally called the "laser sword". The typical lightsaber is shown as a glowing blade of plasma contained in a magnetic field. Since then it's been seen in movies, television, and comic books. They seem to come in a dizzying variety of colors. But what do the colors mean? Is there any significance to green versus purple? Why are lightsabers red? Read on to find out. Why Are Lightsabers Different Colors? The color of the lightsaber is produced from "kyber" crystals that resonate in the blade. The crystals are found in Crystal Caves on one of three planets: Adega, Ilum, and Dantooine. Each of the crystals is unique and gives the blade a different color and ability. Before the crystal can be used in...