Elegos A'Kla

"Perhaps our ignorance of each other's nature and ways is what makes it appear that we are falling into a black hole of conflict. I would enlighten you and learn from you."

- Elegos A'Kla to Shedao Shai

Elegos A'Kla was a Caamasi New Republic Senator. He played a substantial role in the resolution of the Caamas dispute and the peace process initiated by Gilad Pellaeon that resulted in the Bastion Accords.

Biography
Prior to his role in the Senate, Elegos served as the Trustant of the Morymento Caamasi Remnant. During a pirate raid on his colony, he became caught up in a conflict between a pirate and Corran Horn, who was working undercover in the pirate organization in order to locate his wife Mirax. Corran saved Elegos's life, and in return Elegos masqueraded as Corran's manservant to protect his cover story for saving the Caamasi. Elegos was instrumental in aiding Corran on his path to become a Jedi and find his wife.

Elegos continued to aid the New Republic, helping Leia Organa Solo and her family during the Caamas Document Crisis and was a guest at the wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade..

Yuuzhan Vong war


By the time of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, Elegos was a New Republic Senator.

In the early months of the Yuuzhan Vong War, A'Kla traveled to Vong held space and surrendered. He attempted to negotiate with the Yuuzhan Vong to gain an understanding of their species and seek a peaceful resolution. A'Kla was aware of the risks involved to his life and health (both physical and mental), but believed he had to try regardless. He came to understand the Yuuzhan Vong and their ways, learning about how pain and death were central to the Yuuzhan Vong's life- the hard way. Fortunately, A'Kla's pain tolerance threshold was sufficient to keep him from breaking down.

"I regret that your actions forced me to slay Elegos. I want you to know I did it myself, with my bare hands. As I strangled him, I read in his eyes betrayal, but only at first. Before he died, he understood the necessity of his death. You must understand it, as well."

- Shedao Shai in a message to Corran Horn Shedao Shai often talked to Elegos, and they learned much from each other. However, to prove a point to Corran Horn, Shai slayed A'Kla to show the Jedi how to 'properly' deal with the dead. Shai stated in a message to Horn that A'Kla's eyes showed shock at his betrayal, but understanding at the necessity of his death. His skeleton was fitted with jewels, as well as platinum and gold coating, and was sent to Corran Horn, who had disrespectfully dealt with the remains of one of Shai's ancestors on Bimmiel.

Elegos was survived by his daughter, Releqy A'Kla, and had a Star Destroyer named after him.

Behind the scenes

 * Although The New Jedi Order Sourcebook shows him with gray hair and yellow eyes, the books describe him as having golden hair and violet eyes, as correctly depicted in the comic Star Wars: Union.

Appearances

 * I, Jedi
 * Specter of the Past
 * Vision of the Future
 * Star Wars: Union
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * Dark Tide II: Ruin
 * Balance Point
 * Edge of Victory I: Conquest
 * Star by Star
 * Force Heretic I: Remnant
 * Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen