Bane's Heart (lightsaber)

"The smaller blades give you greater speed and maneuverability&hellip;You will sacrifice reach and leverage, but you will be able to create a shield of impenetrable defense."

- Darth Bane to Zannah

Bane's Heart was the name given to the double-bladed lightsaber of the Sith Lord Darth Zannah, created specifically to suit her petite figure, as well as her particular choice in lightsaber combat form, Soresu. Darth Zannah's lightsaber served its master during the early years of the Galactic Republic's reformation.

Specifications
The lightsaber was designed to facilitate Zannah's specialization in the third form of lightsaber combat. It featured a slightly enlarged hilt for easy wielding and blades slightly shorter than the norm to allow for tighter movements. It was powered by a Synthetic lightsaber crystal dubbed the "Bane's Heart", which had been provided by her master.

History
The lightsaber was created by Darth Zannah during her years of intensive training under Darth Bane on Ambria. Centuries after her death, the crystal within Zannah's weapon would come into the possession of the Kaleesh General Grievous, and later still the combat droid N-K Necrosis.

Appearances

 * Darth Bane: Rule of Two
 * Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil
 * Star Wars Galaxies