The emitter matrix was a crucial component of the lightsaber. A saber's blade was emitted out the handle through the emitter matrix which kept a tight magnetic grip on the beam and allowed it to reliably extend to a predetermined length. A lightsaber would explode shortly after ignition if the emitter matrix was inverted - a tactic used once by Petro, a Jedi initiate, to subdue a group of pirates.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "A Test of Strength"
• The Force Unleashed novel

SourcesEdit

• The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force