Duel in the Dark Council Chambers (Galactic War)

"Attack me if you dare!"

- Darth Baras to the Wrath

A lightsaber duel took place during the the Cold War being the final confrontation between Darth Baras and the new Emperor's Wrath.

Prelude
Darth Baras was the master of the Sith Warrior who would become the Emperor's Wrath. They often had different opinions and that never changed. When the Sith Warrior was made a Lord of the Sith, Darth Baras forged a plan. He planned to act as the Voice of the Emperor to gain a higher position. But for that to work, he had to imprison the true Voice of the Emperor. His former apprentice managed to see through Baras' plan and freed the true Voice. The Emperor thanked the Sith Lord and made him the new Emperor's Wrath. The new Wrath, with the help of Darth Vowrawn went to Korriban to get rid of Baras once and for all.

The duel
"The Master will the slave's last wish. The Emperor calls for your death. Attack me if you dare." "I was never, nor shall I ever be, your slave!"

- The Emperor's Wrath and Baras before their duel

Baras and his former apprentice exchanged a deadly flurry of lightsaber strikes and Force powers as they fought in front of the Dark Council. The Wrath appeared able to deflect and resist every attempt of Baras's to kill him. As soon as the Wrath wore down Baras, the deceitful Sith removed his mask. Baras let out a harsh cackle then fired a continuous blast of Force lightning at the Wrath, but the Wrath deflected it with his lightsaber.

Baras taunted the Wrath, mocking his attempts to strike him down. He then prompted the Wrath to give in and die. The Wrath replied that if he dies, then Baras will too. The Wrath angrily flicked his lightsaber, deflecting the lightning back at Baras. Baras screamed out in anger, then both continued the duel. Baras, more angry than ever, switched to the Shien form, hoping to end the duel against his apprentice fast. The Wrath still proved more resilient against Baras's strikes and powers. When at last both combatants stopped, the Wrath declared his Master tired and spent. Baras tried to call on a Force storm, but exhausted of his strength, he was unable. Desperate, he called upon the Dark Council to aid in killing the Wrath, clinging to his lie, but since the Wrath proved victorious, no Council member would assist. Alone, Baras goaded his former apprentice to kill him, and declared one day, he would strike from the shadows and take his revenge.

The Wrath prepared to execute his former Master, but Baras screamed he was invincible; undaunted, the Wrath impaled his former Master. Then Darth Vowrawn and the rest of the Dark Council pledged their allegiances to the new Emperor's Wrath.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic