Compressed energy crystal

A compressed energy crystal, also called compressed crystals and abbreviated CEC, was a type of lightsaber crystal. CECs were also the central component in Ves Volette's light sculptures. Removing the crystal from a sculpture would result in the collapse of the gaseous light within, permanently destroying it.

Certain compressed crystals, when used in lightsabers, caused the energy blade to take on a peculiar "pulsating" appearance with a thinner core. Lightsaber blades created by compressed crystals appeared to be more precise than normal blades.

Compressed energy crystals included but were not limited to Luxum, Ilum and Adegan crystals, and Corusca gems.

Jedi Jax Pavan considered using a crystal from one of Volette's light sculptures to construct a new lightsaber since appropriate crystals were nearly impossible to find due to the Empire's control of the remaining supply. However Jax's companion Dejah Duare, Volette's former partner, vehemently opposed the idea as the sculptures were now irreplaceable after the artist's death. The issue was resolved when Jax was able to confiscate a lightsaber from Aurra Sing.

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