This lightsaber was the chosen weapon of Jedi Master Rahm Kota, and was a heavy-duty model that saw frequent use. During the Dark Times, Kota's lightsaber was wielded by the Jedi General during his personal insurrection against the Galactic Empire. In 2 BBY, Starkiller was dispatched by Darth Vader to kill Kota and bring the lightsaber to Vader. Starkiller blinded Kota with his own weapon, and though the Jedi escaped, Starkiller turned it over to Darth Vader.