Barshnis Choard

"Barshnis Choard is a competent administrator, but he has far too many ties with the wealthy and powerful of his sector."

- Palpatine

Barshnis Choard was the Human male Imperial Governor of Shelsha Sector in 0.5 ABY. He had broad shoulders, black hair, and a bad temper. He had a son named Crayg.

Choard was involved in a plot to declare the independence of the entire Shelsha sector. Although the exact details of the masterminding of this plot remain foggy due to the shifting allegiance of Choard, Vilim Disra and Caaldra, Choard was a willing participant. His actions were uncovered by a combination of Disra, Emperor's Hand Mara Jade, and the Hand of Judgment (which included Choard's own nephew, Saberan Marcross).

Though Jade originally ordered the governor's execution, a delay caused by Marcross and confusion sown by Caaldra resulted in the decision to let Choard stand a public trial for his treason against the Galactic Empire. His ultimate fate is unknown.

Behind the scenes

 * Although listed as a governor, his position as head of a sector seems more fitting for someone with a title of moff; however, several comparisons of these ranks are made in reference to Choard, and the error may have been an intentional statement of rank, even if a seeming continuity contradiction. However, it is possible for one to hold the post of Sector Governor without having been given the dignity of Moff.

Appearances

 * Allegiance