Mara Jade's first lightsaber

"The DL-18 for my hip, the sleeve gun for surprise, and... yes the lightsaber. Old fashioned, but useful."

―Mara Jade

This lightsaber was the weapon carried by Emperor's Hand Mara Jade. It produced a magenta blade when ignited.

History

Mara Jade with her lightsaber after the Battle of Endor.

This lightsaber was constructed by Mara Jade from a rare crystal given to her by Emperor Palpatine when she became an Emperor's Hand.

She used this weapon with her hold-out blaster throughout the Galactic Civil War, including in the Shelsha sector, on Svivren, Chibias and Kintoni. She lost it after the Battle of Endor, during her duel with Lumiya on Caprioril.

Several years later, Mara Jade joined the New Jedi Order and constructed a new purple-bladed lightsaber as part of her training to become a Jedi Knight.

Behind the scenes

Mara Jade Limited Signature Edition Lightsaber.

The official design of the lightsaber's hilt was released for the promotional images of Mara's model, Shannon McRandle. The most famous is the cover of Star Wars Insider 47.

In 2008, Master Replicas released a limited edition (750 pieces) prop replica from Mara Jade's lightsaber. It was featured with a signed plaque by Shannon McRandle.

Appearances

• Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 0 (First appearance)
• Allegiance
• Allegiance audiobook
• Choices of One
• Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand
• "Handoff"—Star Wars Gamer 10
• "Mara Jade: A Night on the Town" — Star Wars Tales 1
• "The Crystal"—Star Wars Gamer 5 (Mentioned only)

Non-canon appearances

• Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi

Sources

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Mara Jade on mission.

• "Mara Jade: Flesh and Blood" – Star Wars Insider 47
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Enhanced Jabba's Palace (Card: Mara Jade's Lightsaber) (backup link)
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Enhanced Jabba's Palace (Card: Mara Jade, The Emperor's Hand) (backup link)
• "The Emperor's Pawns"—Star Wars Gamer 5
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide
• Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• File:SWGTCGsmall.jpg Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Galactic Hunters (Card: Mara Jade) (backup link not verified!)
• The Essential Reader's Companion (Picture only)
• File:StarWarsLCG Logo.png Star Wars: The Card Game – Balance of the Force (Card: Mara Jade) (Picture only)
• File:StarWarsLCG Logo.png Star Wars: The Card Game – Lure of the Dark Side (Card: Agent of the Emperor) (Picture only)
• File:StarWarsLCG Logo.png Star Wars: The Card Game – Lure of the Dark Side (Card: Mara Jade's Lightsaber)