Star Wars: The Complete History Of The Darksaber

7. Created By The First Mandalorian Jedi

The Darksaber was originally forged during the era of the Old Republic, created by the first Mandalorian ever to be inducted into the Jedi Order, Tarre Vizsla. Like all lightsabers, it was powered by a kyber crystal, except Vizsla did not conform to the conventional ideals of a Jedi’s weapon, instead using a rare black one in the style and shape of a katana.

Tarre Vizsla was a revered figure on Mandalore, and during his time as Jedi, became one of its rulers, gaining the title of Mand’alor. Because of it, the Darksaber became a symbol of leadership and power among the Mandalorian people, with those who were able to wield it considered to be worthy of leading and ruling their people.

After his passing, the Darksaber was kept in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant until the fallen of the Old Republic. Members of Vizsla’s clan snuck into the home of the Jedi Order and liberated it, returning it back to its rightful place in the universe.

The Mandalorians went to war with many factions over the centuries, but most prominently against the Jedi themselves, with the Darksaber, once a weapon of the Jedi Order, being used against them.