Vader did not "bleed" his crystal in the traditional sense. This phrase is likely referencing the process of "bleeding" a kyber crystal in Star Wars, which is the process of tuning a lightsaber crystal to a specific color.
Here's how it works:
- Kyber crystals are naturally occurring crystals that are used to power lightsabers. They are typically found in various colors, but can be manipulated to emit different colors of light.
- Bleeding a crystal involves a process where a Force user uses their connection to the Force to purify and refine the crystal, aligning it with their will and resulting in a specific color.
- This process is depicted in Star Wars: Rebels where Kanan Jarrus bleeds his lightsaber crystal to blue, and in Star Wars: The Last Jedi where Luke Skywalker bleeds his crystal to green.
While Vader's lightsaber is red, his crystal is not naturally red. It was bleached by the dark side of the Force, which turned the crystal red. This process is not considered "bleeding" the crystal, as it does not involve refining or aligning the crystal to a specific color.
In conclusion, Vader did not "bleed" his crystal. His lightsaber's red color was a result of the dark side of the Force corrupting and bleaching the crystal.
