Why is only one lightsaber purple?

Jackson wanted his character to wield a purple blade on-screen. Jackson felt that a unique lightsaber color would enable his character to stand out among the sea of sabers on the screen during the chaotic Battle of Geonosis (from Episode II).
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Why does only one person have a purple lightsaber?

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The lightsaber's amethyst color was chosen by the actor portraying Windu, Samuel L. Jackson, who wanted a purple lightsaber because he was "the second baddest Jedi in the universe" and so he could find himself among the many Jedi featured in the Battle of Geonosis scene.
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Who is the only Jedi with a purple lightsaber?

As one of the most notable members of the Jedi Order, Jedi Master Mace Windu carried a Jedi lightsaber distinguished by its unique amethyst plasma blade.
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Why are some lightsabers purple?

Purple is a blend of red and blue. In Star Wars, traditionally blue lightsabers were used by the Jedi, the heroes of the galaxy and red lightsabers were used by the Sith, the villains. The shading purple speaks to moral uncertainty, reconstruction, and recovery.
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Why is Mace Windu's sword purple?

The blade was also rare, in that it was purple. This color was acheived using an extremely rare crystal found on the planet Hurikane. The purple color was symbolic, indicating that the bearer had studied several forms of lightsaber combat, including delving into the dark techniques of the Sith.
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Who has a white lightsaber?

Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi Padawan who aided in the rebellion against the Galactic Empire, is acknowledged as the sole possessor of the white lightsaber.
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Why is Rey's lightsaber yellow?

The official reason for Rey's lightsaber color is to project a feeling of hope and optimism. No matter which method Rey used, there is a clear answer to what color her lightsaber is: yellow! With yellow representing balance in the Force, there is great hope for Rey to go on and bring peace across the galaxy.
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How many GREY Jedi are there?

14 Gray Jedi in the Star Wars Universe.
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Is the purple lightsaber the strongest?

Is Purple the Strongest Lightsaber? The purple lightsaber is known to be the strongest on the side of the Jedi. Purple lightsabers are actually relatively rare in the Star Wars universe. They are particularly unique because they are known to be affiliated with both the light and dark side of the Force.
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Is Mace Windu a snoke?

Could this foreshadow a possible turn in his future? (Yes, we know Windu's lightsaber is only purple because Samuel L. Jackson demanded it, but it's canon now so it's got to mean something.) Mace Windu has the opportunity, motive, and means to become Snoke.
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Is Mace Windu A Sith?

Though Sith Lord Mace Windu is but a theory, the evidence for it is astounding. His development of Form VII Vaapad, possible manipulation of Anakin and apparent affinities for both the Light and Dark Sides of the Force make the idea seem all the more plausible.
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Who is the strongest Jedi?

Of course, Yoda is the most powerful Jedi of them all. He was the head of the Jedi Order in the prequels, the mystic recluse in the originals, and he even made a token appearance in one of the sequels.
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What happened to Mace Windu's body?

Anakin severed Windu's arm before he could kill Palpatine, which allowed the Emperor to unleash a torrent of Force lightning that sent Windu plummeting to his death. After that, nothing more was said or shown about Windu in the Star Wars saga, and what happened to his body is a mystery.
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Why does KYLO Ren's lightsaber crackle?

The modified lightsaber incorporated a crossguard hilt based on an ancient design dating back to the Great Scourge of Malachor and contained a cracked Kyber crystal, requiring it to have lateral vents on either side of the handle in order to divert the extra heat generated by the crystal.
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Is Finn Mace Windu's son?

Finn is not only Lando Calrissian's son but Mace Windu's grandson. Mace Windu could have had a child several years before the Clone Wars, then hiding him (Lando) on Cloud City to keep Lando safe as Mace knew that the Sith were nearby and building strength.
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Can Sith have non red lightsabers?

While a Sith usually wields a red lightsaber, they can, and have wielded other colors of lightsabers. Most often a Sith obtains their kyber crystal from a weapon they have stolen from a Jedi.
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Where did Mace Windu get his purple crystal?

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In 58 BBY, a young Mace Windu was sent to Hurikane on a mission as a Padawan. In exchange for helping the stone-encrusted native species, Windu was given a handful of the rare amethyst Hurrikane crystals, which he used to create his unique electrum lightsaber.
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Do any Jedi have red lightsabers?

Some Jedi are explicitly shown using red lightsabers in Legends, however. This includes Adi Gallia, Even Piell, Depa Billaba, A'Sharad Hett, and even Luke Skywalker.
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Are there female Jedi?

The female Jedi of Star Wars are sometimes overlooked, but that doesn't make them any less than their male (or non-binary) counterparts.
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Can Grey Jedi use force lightning?

Bindo acquitted himself for being talented with Jedi mind tricks and was capable of using dark side techniques such as Force lightning.
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Is Rey a GREY Jedi?

Rey could actually be the first Gray Jedi, which might finally explain the meaning of Star Wars Episode VIII's title. This isn't the first time Star Wars has teased the presence of Gray Jedi in the galaxy.
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What color is Leia's lightsaber?

Leia Organa's lightsaber was a blue-bladed lightsaber powered by a kyber crystal in the core of the hilt. It was silver and copper in color and featured mother-of-pearl inlays.
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Why did Rey call herself Skywalker?

Although Solo was the last of the Skywalker bloodline, Rey assumed the name "Skywalker" to honor their memory, repudiating her own heritage as a Palpatine.
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