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"He might have been the last Jedi with a purple light saber or he got it to show that he had power"
A good guess, but not quite accurate. The actor who portrayed Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson) demanded that his Light saber be purple if George Lucas wanted him in the movie. George originally only wanted blue and green light sabers as a show of unity and theme, but he acquiesced to Mr. Jacksons request in the end.
If you are looking for a Canon (or In-story) excuse, then its because the Jedi Order only had access to so many Lightsaber Crystal Caves (my name for the caves where jedi find the crystals that are the heart of their lightsaber) at that point. The crystals in the lightsabers are what give them each their own unique colour. At that time the Jedi Order only had access to green and blue crystals (in general). Other colours were less common.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoLightsaber colours are determined by the focus crystal used during their construction. Mace Windu's focusing crystal is simply a different kind used than in the commoner blue, green, and even red lightsabers.
Outside the context of the movies, his character has a purple lightsaber simply because Samuel Jackson asked for one.
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What special concession did George Lucas make to Samuel L. Jackson when he joined the 'Star Wars' prequels?
If you meant to ask if George Lucas gave Samuel L. Jackson any special accommodations, then yes. According to the bonus material on the complete saga Blu-Ray box set, the only reason why Mace Windu got a purple lightsaber was because when George told Samuel the "regular" lightsaber colors, Samuel asked, "No purple?" and George decided to grant him "his wish."
What color is Darth Vader's lightsaber beam?
Green when he was a Jedi. Yes, but before he completed his training he had his father's (Anakin Skywalker also known as Darth Vader's) blue lightsaber. If his father hadn't cut off Luke Skywalker's hand, he would probably still have the blue lightsaber. And Darth Vader lost a valuable memoir by losing the blue lightsaber. After Luke lost his hand, he had to get a new lightsaber, which was green and that was the color he preferred than blue. And in my opinion his new green lightsaber is better. Luke later retrieved Anakin's saber and gave it to his wife Mara Jade.
Should you buy the count dooku fx lightsaber?
Only if you really want it
Do Jedi have to use force to hold down the button on a lightsaber?
No, they don't. Once you flip a switch it is on. Some Jedi (or anyone who can use the force) build their lightsaber with the switch on the inside of the lightsaber so no one can use their own weapon on them without opening themselves in the force.
Is yodas lightsaber smaller than other Jedi and Sith?
Yoda's lightsaber is technically called a "shoto," which is a short lightsaber. Only a handful of Jedi, including Anakin Skywalker's Padawan Ahsoka Tano, use a shoto along with their original lightsaber, which is not an easy thing to do.
What is the blade color of MAce Windu's Lightsaber?
Mace Windu's current lightsaber is purple, his old one was yellow.
Who was the only member of the jedi council to have a purple lightsaber?
Mace Windu was the only member of the Jedi Council to have a purple lightsaber. It was a unique blade that reflected his unusual blend of Light Side and Dark Side powers.
How did Mace Windu from Star Wars get a pink lightsaber?
It's actually purple and I don't know much detail as to how he got it, but he is famous for wielding a purple-colored lightsaber since the purple lightsaber crystals were nearly extinct at that time
What would happen if you used every type of lightsaber crystal in a lightsaber?
You can't do that because there is room for only one lightsaber crystal.
What is the balder colour of mac windus lightsaber?
Mace Windu's lightsaber color is purple. But all lightsaber blades give off a white glow along with the color of the lightsaber crystal inside, for the lightsaber produces the smell of ozone when activated
What color is mace windus lightsaber?
Master Windu is easily recognized because he is the only Jedi to wield the purple blade in combat.
What is the color of queen Amidala's lightsaber?
It would make more sense if her lightsaber was purple. It is the girlyest color of known lightsabers. No offense Samuel L. Jackson. Though it is possible that Disney will give her a pink one in the new movie current and/or flashbacks.
What color of lightsaber does Kyp Durron use?
Kyp Durron uses a red lightsaber in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
Were can you get a purple led lightsaber for 6 dollars to 40 dollars?
you can find it on marketplace website
Lightsabers come in many colors but who is the only Jedi to wield a purple blade?
Mace windu from the star wars prequel triology films. There are also many people in the book sequels that have purple lightsabers like Kyp Durron, Jaina Solo and Anakin Solo... PS. i did not make these people up they are part of the main series of books that take place after Return of the Jedi and they are canon.
What is the reason there are different coloured light sabers in star wars?
Each lightsaber contains a crystal, unique to the jedi/sith that wields it. To complete their jedi training, a jedi must find the crystal to complete the construction of their own lightsaber. In the early days of the galaxy, the Sith had both purple and red lightsabers, while the jedi have yellow, blue, and green. Later on, the Sith abandoned (for the most part) purple lightsabers, and jedis that are on the light-side of the force, but can also wield dark-side powers for good purposes, wield a purple lightsaber. Mace Windu, for example, uses a purple lightsaber because he can also use the dark side; his lightsaber form requires him to use it.
Why are lightsabers purple?
Well, really, it's just because Samuel L. Jackson asked for a purple lightsaber because it's his favorite color. That could be true, but I read something that Samuel L. Jackson just asked for a different color lightsaber just so he could stand out. But it never said about him asking for a purple lightsaber just because it is his favorite color. Eh. You could argue either side, I guess.. But I've only heard about him wanting to stand out once, and I've heard it was his favorite color quite a few times. In every movie he starred in he asked for some prop of his to be purple. Probably because he wanted to stand out and because it was his favorite color.
