The bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse was invented by Jedi Master Kit Fisto, who, as an amphibian Nautolan, understandably has an interest in using his lightsaber underwater. After he introduces it to the Jedi Order, it becomes a hit during the Clone Wars, remaining so popular that it becomes a common upgrade. In fact, some of the most prominent lightsabers in the “Star Wars” franchise are equipped with a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse, from the one Ben Kenobi (Alec Guinness) gives Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in “A New Hope” to both of Ahsoka Tano’s (Rosario Dawson).
Easily the most iconic personal weapons in the galaxy far, far away, lightsabers are as cool as they are versatile … and the Jedi Knights’ willingness to adopt Fisto’s bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse as a regular feature shows that they’re always ready to tinker with them to make them even better.
