is there some sort of law that says a jedi cant have a red lightsaber?

Answer 1

Red and bronze colors are usually associated with the Sith. Purple, turquoise, yellow, blue, and green colors are usually associated with the Jedi. Orange, silver, pink, white, gold, and viridian typically do not represent either side. However, the Expanded Universe establishes no direct relationship between a lightsaber's blade's color and its user's affiliation. For example, in the computer game Jedi Knight the Dark Jedi Sariss used a blue lightsaber while her erstwhile ally Yun used a yellow blade.

The color of a lightsaber blade depends on the crystals used to focus it. According to non-canon sources, blue-bladed lightsabers are most often associated with Jedi Guardians; green-bladed lightsabers are generally associated with Jedi Consulars; yellow-bladed lightsabers are usually associated with Jedi Sentinels; and red-bladed lightsabers are almost always associated with the Sith and dark Jedi. The reason for this is said to be that the Sith cannot get the same crystals as the Jedi and must use synthasized ones that come out red. Note however, that the color of the lightsaber does not necessarily indicate the nature of the Jedi. Mace Windu's purple-colored lightsaber in the movie was colored differently because Samuel L. Jackson asked for it to be so. In the expanded universe, purple, being a mix of red and blue, shows the mastery of a lightsaber form known as Vaapad or form VII and the light side of the Force which allows Windu to use his fighting style and Force powers dangerously close to the Dark Side without being tainted. Due to the great difficulty involved in attaining such a rare type of crystal, it is also said that a purple crystal is a choice only the most skilled masters in lightsaber combat can make, which might also explain his unusual blade color. Usually the lightsaber crystal will call out to its chosen master during the trials to become a Jedi when the padawan travels to Ilum or Adega. This in part is why some sources claim that Jedi traditionally use Adegan crystals[citation needed].

Prior to the Battle of Ruusan, Jedi used lightsabers in a vast array of colors. Afterwards, Jedi relied on more common Ilum crystals such as blue and green. During his Knight Trials, Mace Windu braved the rock-encrusted world of Hurikane on the orders of his Jedi Master to obtain his lightsaber crystal. He encountered the planet's natives and, in a moment of panic, accidentally threw them over a cliff. Realizing his mistake, the young Padawan saved the native, reconstructing rocky alien's body by will of the Force. It was from this mission that Mace Windu was given the rare crystals as a gift. In the New Jedi Order era, Jedi had a wide array of colors such as orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and light blue.

The synthetic red crystals favored by the Sith can create a somewhat more powerful blade than blue or green crystals but are generally not as pure because of their artificial nature and can thus be undesirable as the focus of a lightsaber. The Sith apparently had a large supply of red crystals and also favored red as a symbol for passion. It was not uncommon for the Sith masters to supply their learners with the synthesized red crystals. However, Darth Vader, at the beginning of his Sith period, wielded a blue lightsaber until it was taken from him by Obi-Wan Kenobi, as shown in Revenge of the Sith. Likewise, Exar Kun used a blue double-bladed lightsaber in the Sith War.

Sith lightsaber crystals tend to be red because of Sith alchemy. When making their own lightsaber crystals, the materials they use and the way they make them almost always turn out crimson. Though most Sith wield a red lightsaber, the color does not affect their decision to use the lightsaber. For example, if the blade turned yellow when first ignited, it would make no difference to the user.

It is said that Sith "bloodshine" lightsabers include a biogenic compound introduced in the manufacturing process, giving the weapon's bearer a slight boost in overall power while wielding the lightsaber. However, it is theorized that these special crystals can have their properties exhausted. Whether this renders the crystal "normal" (compared to more common natural focusing crystals), or simply useless, remains unknown at this time.

Answer 2

Of course! If you saw the animated Clone Wars on Cartoon Network, it was proven to be so when Mace Windu fought weaponless a whole droid army, just by using the Force and punching and kicking in the most intense reflexes. It was awesome! Although the lightsaber is the most common and accurate weapon of the Jedi Knight, they can be without. Jedi didn't become what they are because of their lightsaber skills--it was because they are smart and make quick desicions. They could beat Albert Einstien any day! :D Well anyway, hope I get picked as best answer! And may the force be with us all. :)

Answer 3

Definately Jedi's cannot under any circumstances have a red light saber. Red is a dark side color-- it represents all that is evil in the world. Therefore, Jedi lightsabers cannot be red--ever.

Apprentice Jedi

Answer 4

George's Law..
(Paragraph V,subsection III)

Answer 5

Nope. You can have whatever color they have.
It's a director's choice that the bad guys have the red. It makes them seem more evil and angry, because that's usually what red personifies.

Answer 6

I doubt there is a law, but red is the color of anger and hatred, so they probably don't like it.

Answer 7

well, darth vader used to be a jedi me thinks... and he has a red light saber.

Answer 8

lucas law

Answer 9

Yes, young padiwan. -sarcasm-