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Darth Sidious' electrum lightsaber.
Electrum was a rare metal once used in lightsaber construction as a sign of Force mastery. This lightsaber modification was called an Electrum Detail or Electrum Detailing.[1] A purely cosmetic accessory, this feature was only allowed to high-ranking Jedi, an honor bestowed on Masters at their promotions, after having demonstrated their skill. It was a rarity among Force-users, both Jedi and Sith.
During the Cold War, between Galactic Republic and Sith Empire, electrum was used to build heavy armor, including Mandalorian armor.[2]
Mace Windu was known to have used an Electrum hilt for his lightsaber, as was Darth Sidious.[1] This Electrum detail gives the lightsaber hilt a distinctive gold color.[1] Electrum was also used to make jewelry. Electrum was mined on several planets, including Abregado-rae and Duros.
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
- Cloak of Deception
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows (Mentioned only)
"Hidden Depths" — Force and Destiny: Game Master's Kit (Mentioned only)- Planet of Twilight (First appearance)
- The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial (Mentioned only)
- The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse
- Millennium Falcon (and audiobook)
Sources
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds
- The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- Grand Admirals: What Have They Got in their Pocketsses? on Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka — Daniel Wallace's StarWars.com Blog (original site is defunct)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Jedi Academy Training Manual
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jedi Academy Training Manual
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Star Wars: The Old Republic — Electrum Onslaught Armor
