Darth Baras

"Restrain yourself, Jedi. We came here to discuss peace."

- Baras, to Satele Shan

Baras was a Sith Lord of the resurgent Sith Empire during the Great Galactic War waged between the Empire and the Galactic Republic. He served the Empire as ambassador to Alderaan during the peace talks at the close of the war. He was instrumental in the Treaty of Coruscant and later returned to Korriban to report his success on Alderaan to the Sith Emperor's Dark Council.

Sacking of Coruscant
Baras was one of the individuals who represented the Sith Empire in peace talks with the Galactic Republic on Alderaan. After the beginning of the Sacking of Coruscant, he was greeted by the Jedi Knight Satele Shan who engaged him him in combat. During the duel, Baras explained that the Jedi would be forced to accept peace quickly on the Sith's terms. Satele would stand down from the duel upon the request of her master Dar'nala.

After the treaty was signed, Baras returned to Korriban and met with the rest of the Dark Council in the academy. The Council congratulated him on the success of the negotiations, saying they were thinking of giving him more power. Baras said he had everything he wanted, and would have to decline any offer for more power.

Later, he was attacked by Lord Angral, who had led the attack on Coruscant. Angral said if Baras had held the negotiations out longer, he could have killed all the Jedi on the planet. Baras countered by saying he was attacked because of Angral's murder of the Supreme Chancellor, and that he had simply followed the Emperor's orders. Angral said that next time he had the chance to destroy the Jedi and Republic he'd do it no matter what. Baras said Angral would never get that chance again.

Personality and traits
"With all due respect, my ambitions go no further than my current role."

- Baras

Baras was very sure of himself, as well as very confident in his knowledge of how the Jedi and the Galactic Republic would respond to the Sith Empire's demands after the sacking of Coruscant. He knew the Jedi and the Republic would have to accept the demands laid out by the Sith once they held Coruscant captive and at their mercy.

Unlike other Sith, Baras was particularly unambitious, as well as more rational than his fellow Sith Lord Angral.

Powers and abilities
Baras was skilled in lightsaber combat, being able to hold his own against Jedi Satele Shan and Sith Lord Angral.

He demonstrated skill in Force lightning when he used it to force Angral into submission.

Lightsaber
Lord Baras used a uniquely designed lightsaber. There were three pointed spikes protruding from the top of the hilt surrounding the emitter matrix. This design could be seen on other lightsaber's however, such as those of Exar Kun, and both Ulic and Cay Qel-Droma. More unique was the lower half of the hilt which appeared to be made from either bone, or possible the fang of some large creature. It had a slightly curved hilt, though this was likely due to shape of the fang or bone comprising half the handle.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic, Threat of Peace Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant
 * ''Star Wars: The Old Republic

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