Force Sensitive Archive
Thread: When do I get a light saber?
Read the Jedi Revamp FAQ. Better yet, read it several times. I've read all of the FAQs and that one, IMO, is by far the best.
DO NOT unlock any more branches right now until you've read the guide. As I understand it, you can only get six. I picked the vehicle control branch just because it seemed useful, but the other five I picked were melee speed, melee defense, ranged defense, survival, and melee accuracy. I originally was thinking of the crafting and experimentation branches, since I've played a master weaponsmith/architect before, but a couple friends of mine who've made Jedi and stuck with the game since day 1 advised against it. In any event, you should probably review the branches VERY closely and make an informed decision before picking things just for the heck of it.
As for your questions, read the guide - it's stickied at the top. Once you've read it a couple times, come back and ask your questions.