The Acolyte is one of the most important processes of the Sith, but it unlocks a great mystery about Anakin Skywalker’s path and his transformation into a Sith.
Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader has left many fans with a burning question: Why is his lightsaber blue instead of red, as is common among the Sith? This mystery was recently explained in The Acolyte, a series that showed us important details about lightsabers and kyber crystals. Although Anakin Skywalker fell to the dark side, he never completed the process necessary to “destroy” the kyber crystal, which was necessary to change the color of cyberspace.
The truth behind the color of the lights
The lights don’t change color when the controller joins the dark side. In order for the lamp to turn red, it is necessary for the user of the dark side to “pour” the Kiber crystal, a process that involves pouring all of their negative emotions, such as pain and anger, into the crystal. This ritual was not performed during the prequels, despite Anakin’s many atrocities.
In the final episode of The Acolyte, Osha goes through this process in real time. After killing her master Sol, she wields a blue lightsaber and the kyber crystal inside the saber is exposed and the crystal changes color and turns red as Osha channels her hatred and pain. Not only does this act show his transition to the dark side, but it also gives a visual insight into the process that Anakin didn’t go through in the movies.
Continuation in the original trilogy
One of the practical reasons why Anakin’s lightsaber stays blue in the prequels is continuity. In the original trilogy, Luke Skywalker receives his father’s blue lightsaber, which would have been difficult to explain if Anakin’s saber had changed color during the prequels. Darth Vader’s red saber is featured off-screen in the Star Wars comics.
In Star Wars: Darth Vader #5 (2017), written by Charles Soule, Vader talks about how to bleed the Kyber crystal. The process is complicated and brings him back to the light side of the force, which shows his inner conflict and the difficulty of completely letting go of the Jedi past. This story shows Vader’s personal struggle and the challenge of bleeding the Kyber crystal, something not seen in Osha’s history, as he seems completely determined to join the dark side without the same internal conflict.
The importance of visual narrative in Acolyte
The moment Osha’s saber changes color in The Acolyte is visually stunning and helps fans understand the kyber crystal bleeding process. Even though Anakin Skywalker didn’t know the red saber in the prequels, this transformation of Osha’s saber gives a visual representation of what happens to users of the dark side. Additionally, it highlights the difference in experience and transition process between characters like Anakin and Osha.
In short, Anakin’s blue lightsaber was left that way because it completed the necessary bleeding process for the kyber crystal to turn red. Not only does this make sense in terms of narrative and continuity, but it also explores the complexity of the characters and their personal journeys in the Star Wars universe. The Acolyte series provides a new and exciting look at this process, further enriching Star Wars and giving fans a visual explanation of this crucial aspect of the lightsaber legend.
The kyber crystal bleeding process
For those wondering why Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber didn’t turn from blue to red during his transition to the dark side, the answer lies in the need to “flush” the kyber crystal. This process is necessary for the lightsaber to turn red and indicate that the rider has fully entered the dark side of the Force. Anakin never completed this process in the prologue, which explains why his saber remains blue even after becoming Darth Vader.
Osha’s story in The Acolyte and her transformation of the visual lights provide a new perspective on how this process works, enriching the narrative and giving new insights to Star Wars fans. Not only is this moment visually stunning, but it delves into the psyche of the characters and their relationship with the Force, showing the difference between simply joining the dark side and fully embracing it.