Meetra Surik Crystal

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Meetra Surik Crystal

TheMeetra Surik Crystal was a naturally-formedcrystal that had forged abond with theJediMeetra Surik, resonating withher and her relationship withthe Force. As a result, the crystal acquired its character from Surik and had the ability to augment herpowers.

Inthe wake of theJedi Civil War, Surik, who wasexiled from theJedi Order due to her participation in theMandalorian Wars, found the crystal formation within aForce-sensitivecrystal cave located on theOuter Rimworld ofDantooine during her search forJedi MasterVrook Lamar. The use of the crystal as alightsaberfocus ensured that the weapon could only be used by Surik as well as enhancing the other components and subsidiary crystals found in the lightsaber.

Properties[]

The Meetra Surik Crystal was part of a naturalcrystal formation in theCrystal Cave on theOuter RimplanetDantooine. It absorbed excess energy from beings who wereattuned tothe Force. Upon discovery by theJediMeetra Surik,^[1] the crystal formed abond with her, and as such, acquired its character and strength from Surik's own relationship with the Force. In turn, the crystal was capable of augmenting Surik's ownpowers and physical finesse.^[4] The crystal formation was glowinggreen on the cave floor.^[1]

After Surik had picked the crystal from the cave,^[1] it was light-to-white in color and, as Surik matured in the Force, the depth of the crystal's power manifested itself by turning the glow of the crystal from translucent to a near-blinding, radiating light.^[4] The use of the crystal as alightsaberfocus enhanced the potency of the other components and subsidiary crystals used in the lightsaber's construction, as well as ensuring that the weapon could only be used by Surik.^[1]

History[]

In the year3951 BBY,^[2] inthe end of theDark Wars, Meetra Surik—exiled from theJedi Order for defying theCouncil's wishes during theMandalorian Wars—and her companions arrived on Dantooine in search ofJedi MasterVrook Lamar. During her visit for information toKhoonda, the seat of the Dantooine government, she was informed byZherron, thecaptain of theKhoonda Militia, of a problem concerning attacks from the insectoidkinrath on local settlers. Surik offered to eliminate the kinrath hive that Zherron believed to be located in a cave in the nearbyKhoonda plains.^[1]

Surik and two of her companions arrived at the crystal cave, and the group fought their way through the kinrath hive in the tunnels to the last cavern, the location of the nest. After Surik defeated the kinrath matriarch and her hatchlings,Kreia, one of her companions and informal Jedi Master, informed her that the cavern was a Force-sensitive location in which crystals absorbed and reflected Force energy. As Surik searched for Force-infused crystals to harvest for eventual placement in a lightsaber, she came upon the glowing crystal formation in which she found the crystal that bound itself to her, a rare phenomenon, according to Kreia. Throughout the duration of the journey, as Surik's connection to the Force developed and deepened, Kreia assisted Surik in refocusing the crystal's properties to reflect Surik's burgeoning relationship with the Force.^[1]

Behind the scenes[]

Meetra Surik crystal was created forObsidian Entertainment's2004video gameStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.^[1] In the game, the Jedi Exile's name is chosen by the player, and the crystal gains the name accordingly.^[5] In the2011 novelThe Old Republic: Revan, the name of the Jedi Exile was confirmed to be Meetra Surik.^[3]

During gameplay, the player character has the choice to follow either thelight side ordark side path during quests, and this may result in a shift in the Force alignment of the character. The characteristics of the Meetra Surik crystal will reflect these changes in alignment, as well. Depending on the player character's alignment, the crystal may have a color of light-to-white, gray, or, dark-to-black as well as the brightness changing between blinding, intense, brilliant, dim, or opaque. Furthermore, there will be changes in the bonuses applied to the player's charisma, dexterity, and strength, in addition to the amount of damage dealt to an opponent. In total, there are forty-seven variations of the crystal for color, abilities, and glow available to the player, but only one variation will be in use at any given time.^[4]

Appearances[]

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords(First appearance)

Sources[]

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide

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