Vader's Secret Apprentice

Starkiller Lightsabers

The saber Vader kept hidden. Starkiller's raw, industrial hilt in two builds, machined from aircraft-grade aluminium and assembled in our Lincolnshire workshop. Free UK delivery, no import fees, 12-month warranty.

Blade colour
Red
Known for
Vader's apprentice
Allegiance
Sith
Builds
2

Starkiller is Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Galen Marek. His lightsaber is deliberately crude — exposed wiring, salvaged parts — because it was built in secret. Red as Vader's apprentice, blue after he turns. We build it in 2 configurations.

The collection

Shop Starkiller Sabers

2 builds available — each assembled and put through a 14-point quality check before dispatch.

About Starkiller

Galen Marek — codenamed Starkiller — is Darth Vader's secret apprentice, taken as a child and raised to hunt Jedi. He is the protagonist of The Force Unleashed, and one of the most powerful Force users ever written.

His signature weapon

Starkiller's hilt is raw and industrial: exposed wiring, salvaged parts, nothing ceremonial about it. It looks like something assembled in secret, which is exactly what it was. We build it in two versions.

Blade and colour

Red as Vader's apprentice, blue after he turns. Both of our builds ship with a red blade as standard, and most boards let you change colour on demand — which suits Starkiller rather well, given he ends up on the other side.

Why own a Starkiller saber

Because almost nobody has one. It is a hilt that people who know, recognise instantly — and everyone else asks about.

The character at a glance

Name
Galen Marek
Codename
Starkiller
Allegiance
Sith
Blade colour
Red
Known for
The Force Unleashed
Builds in range
2
Build time
5–11 days
Warranty
12 months
Which board is right for you?

RGB or Neopixel?

The short version, so you can pick the right Starkiller saber. Full specifications are on each product page.

 RGBNeopixel
BrightnessGoodSignificantly brighter
Blade effectsColour change, basic clashRising ignition, blade shimmer, localised clash
Heavy duellingToughest — nothing in the blade to breakDuel-capable, but electronics sit in the blade
Sound fonts1636
Best forFirst sabers, hard use, sparringDisplay, cosplay, film-accurate effects

Not sure? Our buyer’s guide walks through the decision in full.

Answers

Starkiller Lightsaber FAQs

Is Starkiller a Sith or a Jedi?
Both, in sequence. Galen Marek is raised as Darth Vader's secret apprentice, then turns against the Empire and becomes the founding symbol of the Rebellion. We list him under Sith, which is where his saber design comes from.
What colour is Starkiller's lightsaber?
Red while he serves Vader, blue after he turns. Our sabers ship with a red blade as standard, and most boards let you change colour from the hilt.
What is the difference between the V1 and V2?
Two distinct hilt designs from The Force Unleashed. The V1 is the Neopixel build; the V2 is the alternate configuration. Full specifications are on each product page.
Are your Starkiller lightsabers duel-ready?
Yes. Both use a thick-walled polycarbonate blade and a reinforced chassis. For heavy contact, an RGB board is the more impact-resistant choice — there are no electronics inside the blade to damage.
Why collectors choose us

Assembled & Tested in the UK

Built in Lincolnshire

Every saber is assembled and put through a 14-point quality check in our Caistor workshop before it ships.

No Import Fees

Ships from within the UK. No customs delays, no surprise charges. The price you see is the price you pay.

12-Month Warranty

Covered by a full UK warranty, with repairs handled here by us — not an overseas factory.