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Article Title/Topic: Lightsaber Hilts
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Force users from both dark and light each possess a lightsaber with its hilt being the pinnacle of the saber itself. After all, lightsaber hilts are at the very beginning of handling the saber and are what powers the entire blade and hold its precious energy source. It plays a vital role to its very own purpose in combat defence or offence. Each hilt is constructed to satisfy the needs and demands unique to its owner. With such variety and diversity in combat forms and combat styles - like the user's unique combat style is a unique saber hilt. The anatomy of the saber hilt comprises three components; handgrip, blade emitter, activation switch, and energy source.
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The earliest record of lightsaber hilts roughly 15,500 BBY required the use of a mounted backpack energy source, however over the years of increasing growth of technology development. Lightsaber development would soon transform into belt-mounted packs through the utilisation of the Jedi and gradual technology advancements. Delving into the various types of lightsaber hilts, involves the numerous methods it is constructed in the first place as well as the resources used. Although most saber hilts were made out of metal, alternatively, wood that had just as much strength could be used in replacement of simple alloys. Dark-side practitioners' and light-side practitioners' assembly of their hilts both are reliant on creating a connection to The Force. Entering a deep state of meditation, meant lightsabers were incredibly difficult to mass-produce due to the involvement of The Force being essential to its assembly and proper function. Popularised designs of hilts are the following; curved hilts, shotos (shorter blade length sabers), double-bladed, and dual-phase designs.
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When approaching the assembly of your saber here at The Temple, you may seek assistance from architect droid Huyang who has aided the creation of the past generation and future generations of Jedi Knights and Jedi Legacies.