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The emitter matrix, also referred to as a high energy flux aperture[1] was a crucial component of the lightsaber. A saber's blade was emitted out the handle through the emitter matrix which kept a tight magnetic grip on the beam and allowed it to reliably extend to a predetermined length. A lightsaber would explode shortly after ignition if the emitter matrix was inverted - a tactic used once by Petro, a Jedi initiate, to subdue a group of pirates.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "A Test of Strength"- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed novelization (and unabridged audiobook)
Sources
- Star Wars Technical Journal of the Planet Tatooine
- Tales of the Jedi Companion
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition (as high energy flux aperture)
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force