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|designation=[[Sentience/Legends|Sentient]]<ref name="UAA">''[[Ultimate Alien Anthology]]''</ref>
  
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*Grey
  
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*Red<ref name="SOTE">''[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)]]''</ref>
  
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*Old: 60-79<ref name="UAA" />
  
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*Venerable: 80+<ref name="UAA" />
  
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|members=*[[Baraduk]]<ref name="UAA" />
  
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*[[Fivvic]]<ref name="CS">''[[Changing Seasons]]''</ref>
  
*[[Fivvic]]<ref name="CS">''[[Changing Seasons]]''</ref>
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*[[Tesar Sebatyne]]<ref name="SBS" />
  
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*[[Thared]]<ref name="Legacy 18">''[[Legacy 18]]''</ref>
  
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*[[Tull Raine]]<ref name="FOI">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=''Fists of Ion''|int=Fists of Ion|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-fists-of-ion.html|newhost=[[Suvudu]]}}</ref>
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*[[Tull Raine]]<ref name="FOI">{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=Fists of Ion|int=Fists of Ion|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-fists-of-ion.html|newhost=[[Unbound Worlds|Suvudu]]}}</ref>
 
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{{Quote|When you need crazy&mdash;''"<br />"''&mdash;call a Barabel.|Han and Allana Solo|Fate of the Jedi: Abyss}}
  
{{Quote|When you need crazy&mdash;''"<br />"''&mdash;call a Barabel.|Han and Allana Solo|Fate of the Jedi: Abyss}}
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==Biology and appearance==
  
==Biology and appearance==
 
{{Quote|On Nal Hutta, the Vong are invaderz. What doez one call them on Barab?"<br>"Prey?|[[Tesar Sebatyne]] and [[Jaina Solo Fel|Jaina Solo]]|The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey}}
  
{{Quote|On Nal Hutta, the Vong are invaderz. What doez one call them on Barab?"<br>"Prey?|[[Tesar Sebatyne]] and [[Jaina Solo Fel|Jaina Solo]]|The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey}}
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[[File:Krash MPQ.png|left|thumb|160px|A Barabel named [[Krash]]]]
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[[File:Barabel-EotECR.png|left|thumb|180px|A Barabel enforcer]]
 
Barabel were a bipedal race of reptilians who were covered in very tough dark colored scales. Evolved from nocturnal lizards, the Barabel adapted a thick layer of fat which allowed them to remain active and not sluggish when temperatures dropped. A [[Blaster/Legends|blaster]] set on stun would not damage them at all or slow them down, as it would merely bounce off their scales. Barabel were able to shed their tails if necessary, an ability that proved the undoing of many startled foes. They also possessed heavy retractable claws along with needle sharp teeth which could grow to be 5 centimeters in length. A carnivorous species, Barabel possessed two [[Stomach/Legends|stomachs]] in order to process the massive amount of food they required to survive.<ref name="UAA" />
  
Barabel were a bipedal race of reptilians who were covered in very tough dark colored scales. Evolved from nocturnal lizards, the Barabel adapted a thick layer of fat which allowed them to remain active and not sluggish when temperatures dropped. A [[Blaster/Legends|blaster]] set on stun would not damage them at all or slow them down, as it would merely bounce off their scales. Barabel were able to shed their tails if necessary, an ability that proved the undoing of many startled foes. They also possessed heavy retractable claws along with needle sharp teeth which could grow to be 5 centimeters in length. A carnivorous species, Barabel possessed two [[Stomach/Legends|stomachs]] in order to process the massive amount of food they required to survive.<ref name="UAA" />
   
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==Society and culture==
  
==Society and culture==
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{{Quote|Barabels are pretty good at thinning out vermin.|Han Solo|Vortex}}
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{{Quote|Barabels are pretty good at thinning out vermin.|Han Solo|Fate of the Jedi: Vortex}}
 
<div style="float:right">[[File:BarabelHunter-TCGTSS.jpg|left|thumb|180px|A Barabel hunter]]</div>
  
<div style="float:right">[[File:BarabelHunter-TCGTSS.jpg|left|thumb|180px|A Barabel hunter]]</div>
 
Living in low tech communities ranging from a few dozen individuals to no more than ten thousand, the Barabel community would be built around a warren where the group thrived and hunted from. The Barabel species was noted for its hunting and tracking prowess. This was because many of their actions were fueled by their hunting instincts, leading to the general feeling that Barabel were always angry, or in the very least, ornery. They were well known for their aggression but were also extremely loyal to their mates and parents. They also had a great deal of respect for the [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]], because of their first experiences with a Jedi Master who settled a dangerous clan dispute. Apologies, whether for a misdeed or in sympathy, were an unknown concept to Barabel. It was considered mildly insulting to a Barabel to be apologized to and apologizing tended to actually make a situation worse. This sometimes was disconcerting for members of other species, especially [[Human/Legends|Humans]], who were more ruled by emotions such as guilt or sympathy.<ref name="UAA" /> Barabels also found the term "shorttail" a grievous insult, and the response was usually a violent one. Had Saba Sebatyne not been a Jedi Master, she would have slashed off the arm of a [[Yaka]] who called her shorttail and beaten him in the head with it.<ref name="FotJA">''[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss]]''</ref>
  
Living in low tech communities ranging from a few dozen individuals to no more than ten thousand, the Barabel community would be built around a warren where the group thrived and hunted from. The Barabel species was noted for its hunting and tracking prowess. This was because many of their actions were fueled by their hunting instincts, leading to the general feeling that Barabel were always angry, or in the very least, ornery. They were well known for their aggression but were also extremely loyal to their mates and parents. They also had a great deal of respect for the [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]], because of their first experiences with a Jedi Master who settled a dangerous clan dispute. Apologies, whether for a misdeed or in sympathy, were an unknown concept to Barabel. It was considered mildly insulting to a Barabel to be apologized to and apologizing tended to actually make a situation worse. This sometimes was disconcerting for members of other species, especially [[Human/Legends|Humans]], who were more ruled by emotions such as guilt or sympathy.<ref name="UAA" /> Barabels also found the term "shorttail" a grievous insult, and the response was usually a violent one. Had Saba Sebatyne not been a Jedi Master, she would have slashed off the arm of a [[Yaka]] who called her shorttail and beaten him in the head with it.<ref name="FotJA">''[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss]]''</ref>
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Barabel had a native [[Barabel (language)|language]], though they also expressed emotion&mdash;such as amusement or grief&mdash;by "sissing." They were a communal race, with separate tribes on their [[Homeworld/Legends|homeworld]] numbering up to 10,000 individuals under the guidance of a pack leader. Unlike Humans, Barabel were much closer to the subconscious parts of their brains than other species.<ref name="UAA" /> Lone Barabel tended to refer to themselves as "this one" instead of typical first person pronouns such as me or I. Some common Barabel names were Ragath, Vangar, Tesar, Saba, Zal and Zozoped.<ref name="UAA" />
  
Barabel had a native [[Barabel (language)|language]], though they also expressed emotion&mdash;such as amusement or grief&mdash;by "sissing." They were a communal race, with separate tribes on their [[Homeworld/Legends|homeworld]] numbering up to 10,000 individuals under the guidance of a pack leader. Unlike Humans, Barabel were much closer to the subconscious parts of their brains than other species.<ref name="UAA" /> Lone Barabel tended to refer to themselves as "this one" instead of typical first person pronouns such as me or I. Some common Barabel names were Ragath, Vangar, Tesar, Saba, Zal and Zozoped.<ref name="UAA" />
   
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The Barabel had a rich mythology which resolved around a historic landing of a group of [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knights]] early in their history. Worshiping the Jedi as gods, the Barabel mythology revered these 'warriors from beyond the clouds.'<ref name="UAA" /> Among Barabel beliefs were a group of demons called the [[Blight of Barabel]]. Their names were often used as curses.
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The Barabel had a rich mythology which revolved around a historic landing of a group of [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knights]] early in their history. Worshiping the Jedi as gods, the Barabel mythology revered these 'warriors from beyond the clouds.'<ref name="UAA" /> Among Barabel beliefs were a group of demons called the [[Blight of Barabel]]. Their names were often used as curses.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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According to Barabel legend, a small group of [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]], led by the [[Ithorian/Legends|Ithorian]] [[Noga-ta]], came to Barab I some centuries before the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]]. In Barabel culture, they called these Jedi ''great warriors from the sky''. Noga-ta helped settle the [[Barabel War]] which had threatened to engulf their world in warfare. Consequently, the Barabel held Jedi in high esteem and would accept a Jedi's judgment in any dispute.<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
  
According to Barabel legend, a small group of [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]], led by the [[Ithorian/Legends|Ithorian]] [[Noga-ta]], came to Barab I some centuries before the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]]. In Barabel culture, they called these Jedi ''great warriors from the sky''. Noga-ta helped settle the [[Barabel War]] which had threatened to engulf their world in warfare. Consequently, the Barabel held Jedi in high esteem and would accept a Jedi's judgment in any dispute.<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
   
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After this contact with the Jedi, the Barabel had little contact with other species for centuries, though some had made their way off-world and had created a settlement on [[Abraxin]] circa [[67 BBY]].<ref>''[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|Darth Plagueis]]''</ref> It wasn't until the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] that Barab I received renewed attention. [[Planetary Safaris Inc.]] began organizing hunting trips to the Barabel homewell, with the quarry being the Barabel themselves. After a few Barabel were killed, a Barabel leader named [[Shaka-ka]] organized groups of her fellow hunters into armies which overwhelmed the safari ships. When an Imperial investigation led by [[Captain/Legends|Captain]] [[Osted Alater]] revealed that the Barabel were indeed [[Sentience/Legends|sentient]], the safaris were ended. Shaka-ka formed an alliance with Imperial [[Governor/Legends|Governor]] [[Paro Lanto]] and had the spaceport city of [[Alater-ka]] built in Alater's honor. Some Barabel began to travel offworld, working as [[Mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] and [[Bounty hunter/Legends|bounty hunters]]. Some Barabel were captured by [[Slavery/Legends|slavers]], but more often than not, those who purchased and used Barabel would find themselves at the mercy of their new slave's claws.<ref name="FHI" />
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After this contact with the Jedi, the Barabel had little contact with other species for centuries, though some had made their way off-world and had created a settlement on [[Abraxin]] circa [[67 BBY]].<ref>[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']]</ref> It wasn't until the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] that Barab I received renewed attention. [[Planetary Safaris Inc.]] began organizing hunting trips to the Barabel homewell, with the quarry being the Barabel themselves. After a few Barabel were killed, a Barabel leader named [[Shaka-ka]] organized groups of her fellow hunters into armies which overwhelmed the safari ships. When an Imperial investigation led by [[Captain/Legends|Captain]] [[Osted Alater]] revealed that the Barabel were indeed [[Sentience/Legends|sentient]], the safaris were ended. Shaka-ka formed an alliance with Imperial [[Governor/Legends|Governor]] [[Paro Lanto]] and had the spaceport city of [[Alater-ka]] built in Alater's honor. Some Barabel began to travel offworld, working as [[Mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] and [[Bounty hunter/Legends|bounty hunters]]. Some Barabel were captured by [[Slavery/Legends|slavers]], but more often than not, those who purchased and used Barabel would find themselves at the mercy of their new slave's claws.<ref name="FHI" />
   
 
Later, during the days of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]], several Barabel became part of the [[New Jedi Order|Jedi Order]]. The most prominent of these was [[Saba Sebatyne]], who went on to earn a seat on the [[Jedi High Council (New Jedi Order)|Jedi High Council]] and later served as interim [[Grand Master/Legends|Grand Master]]. The Barabel were nearly wiped out when Barab I was ravaged by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] during their [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]]. However, some Barabel escaped the widespread fires by retreating into Barab I's vast network of caverns.<ref name="NEGAS" />
  
Later, during the days of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]], several Barabel became part of the [[New Jedi Order|Jedi Order]]. The most prominent of these was [[Saba Sebatyne]], who went on to earn a seat on the [[Jedi High Council (New Jedi Order)|Jedi High Council]] and later served as interim [[Grand Master/Legends|Grand Master]]. The Barabel were nearly wiped out when Barab I was ravaged by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] during their [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]]. However, some Barabel escaped the widespread fires by retreating into Barab I's vast network of caverns.<ref name="NEGAS" />
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Despite finding their way to some honorable positions, most Barabel became pirates or mercenaries. One famed Barabel bounty hunter active during the [[Galactic Civil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]] was [[Skahtul]], who notably captured [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke Skywalker]], a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]].<ref name="SOTE" /> Concurrently, [[Tull Raine]] rose to widespread popularity as a [[Shockboxing|shock boxer]] who held the championship title for the [[Outer Rim Territories/Legends|Outer Rim Territories]] for years.<ref name="FOI" /> Barabels were frequent shockboxing participants and were known to be exceptionally suited to the sport.<ref name="GaW">''[[Galaxy at War]]''</ref>
  
Despite finding their way to some honorable positions, most Barabel became pirates or mercenaries. One famed Barabel bounty hunter active during the [[Galactic Civil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]] was [[Skahtul]], who notably captured [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke Skywalker]], a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]].<ref name="SOTE" /> Concurrently, [[Tull Raine]] rose to widespread popularity as a [[Shockboxing|shock boxer]] who held the championship title for the [[Outer Rim Territories/Legends|Outer Rim Territories]] for years.<ref name="FOI" /> Barabels were frequent shockboxing participants and were known to be exceptionally suited to the sport.<ref name="GaW">''[[Galaxy at War]]''</ref>
   
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While [[Force-sensitive/Legends|Force-sensitive]] Barabel were not very common, a group of Forceful individuals that contained Barabel were active during the time of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]]. Under the command of [[Saba Sebatyne]], these so-called [[Wild Knights]] rose to notoriety during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]] and later became a strong part of the [[New Jedi Order|Jedi Order]].<ref name="SBS" /> Sebatyne would later ascend to a seat on the [[Jedi High Council (New Jedi Order)|Jedi High Council]] and serve as interim [[Grand Master/Legends|Grand Master]] following the death of [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] [[Kenth Hamner]].<ref>''[[The Essential Reader's Companion]]''</ref> Another notable Force-sensitive member of the species was Master [[Thared]]<ref name="Legacy 18">''[[Legacy 18]]''</ref> of the [[Imperial Knight]]s who fought alongside [[Emperor|Empress]] [[Marasiah Fel]] at the [[battle of the Floating World]].
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While [[Force-sensitive/Legends|Force-sensitive]] Barabel were not very common, a group of Forceful individuals that contained Barabel were active during the time of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]]. Under the command of [[Saba Sebatyne]], these so-called [[Wild Knights]] rose to notoriety during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]] and later became a strong part of the [[New Jedi Order|Jedi Order]].<ref name="SBS" /> Sebatyne would later ascend to a seat on the [[Jedi High Council (New Jedi Order)|Jedi High Council]] and serve as interim [[Grand Master/Legends|Grand Master]] following the death of [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] [[Kenth Hamner]].<ref>''[[The Essential Reader's Companion]]''</ref> Another notable Force-sensitive member of the species was Master [[Thared]]<ref name="Legacy 18" /> of the [[Imperial Knight]]s who fought alongside [[Emperor/Legends|Empress]] [[Marasiah Fel]] at the [[battle of the Floating World]].
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' {{Mo}}
  
*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}}
  
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|Darth Plagueis]]''
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*[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']]
 
*''[[Darth Maul: Saboteur]]''
  
*''[[Darth Maul: Saboteur]]''
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*[[Darth Maul (2000) 3|''Darth Maul 3'']]
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*''[[Darth Maul 4]]''
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*[[Darth Maul (2000) 4|''Darth Maul 4'']]
 
*''[[Star Wars 11: Outlander, Part 5]]'' {{Flash}}
  
*''[[Star Wars 11: Outlander, Part 5]]'' {{Flash}}
 
*''[[Star Wars 17: Emissaries to Malastare, Part 5]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars 17: Emissaries to Malastare, Part 5]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Purge: Seconds to Die]]'' {{Vision|[[Sha Koon]]}}
  
*''[[Star Wars: Purge: Seconds to Die]]'' {{Vision|[[Sha Koon]]}}
 
*''[[The Hutt Gambit]]''
  
*''[[The Hutt Gambit]]''
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030417positiveid|text=''Positive ID''|int=Positive ID}}
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030417positiveid|text=Positive ID|int=Positive ID|archivedate=20090831065317}}
 
*{{InsiderCite|128|And Leebo Makes Three}}
  
*{{InsiderCite|128|And Leebo Makes Three}}
 
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]''
  
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]''
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*''[[Domain of Evil]]''
  
*''[[Domain of Evil]]''
 
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Two''|story=Domain of Evil|stext=''Domain of Evil''}} {{C|Reprint}}
  
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Two''|story=Domain of Evil|stext=''Domain of Evil''}} {{C|Reprint}}
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*''[[The Jewel of Yavin]]''
 
*''[[Rebellion 0: Crossroads]]''
  
*''[[Rebellion 0: Crossroads]]''
 
*''[[Rebellion 2: My Brother, My Enemy, Part 2]]''
  
*''[[Rebellion 2: My Brother, My Enemy, Part 2]]''
 
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Doomsday Ship]]'' {{C|[[Shi'ido]] appearance}}
  
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Doomsday Ship]]'' {{C|[[Shi'ido]] appearance}}
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*''[[Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom]]
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*''[[Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom]]''
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*''[[Honor Among Thieves]]''
 
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]]
  
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]]
 
*[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'' novel]]
  
*[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'' novel]]
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*[[Shadows of the Empire (junior novelization)|''Shadows of the Empire'' junior novelization]]
  
*[[Shadows of the Empire (junior novelization)|''Shadows of the Empire'' junior novelization]]
 
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Partners No More|stext=''Partners No More''}}
  
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Partners No More|stext=''Partners No More''}}
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*''[[Soulsaber (adventure)|Soulsaber]]'' {{Mo}}
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*[[Soulsaber (adventure)|''Soulsaber'']] {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Shadows of the Empire: Evolution]]''
  
*''[[Shadows of the Empire: Evolution]]''
 
*''[[Shadows of the Empire in Action Figures]]'' {{Nc}}
  
*''[[Shadows of the Empire in Action Figures]]'' {{Nc}}
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*''[[Queen of the Empire]]''
  
*''[[Queen of the Empire]]''
 
*''[[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]]'' {{Mo}}
  
*''[[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]]'' {{Mo}}
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*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=''Fists of Ion''|int=Fists of Ion|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-fists-of-ion.html|newhost=[[Suvudu]]}}
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*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=Fists of Ion|int=Fists of Ion|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-fists-of-ion.html|newhost=[[Unbound Worlds|Suvudu]]}}
 
*''[[The Courtship of Princess Leia]]''
  
*''[[The Courtship of Princess Leia]]''
 
*''[[Tatooine Ghost]]''
  
*''[[Tatooine Ghost]]''
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*''[[Legacy of the Force: Fury]]''
  
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Fury]]''
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Invincible]]''
  
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Invincible]]''
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*[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|''Millennium Falcon'']]
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Outcast]]''
  
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Outcast]]''
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen]]''
  
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen]]''
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*''[[The Last Command Sourcebook]]''
  
*''[[The Last Command Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]''
  
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]''
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*''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three]]''
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*{{Journal|4|Creatures Preview}}
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*{{Journal|5|A Buyer's Guide to Alternative Starships}}
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*''[[Galladinium's Fantastic Technology]]''
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*''[[Alliance Intelligence Reports]]''
 
*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]''
  
*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]''
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*''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three]]''
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*''[[The Jedi Academy Sourcebook]]''
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*{{Journal|10|Cracken's Rebel Operatives (article)|Cracken's Rebel Operatives}}
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*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
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*''[[The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded]]''
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*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
  
 
*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]''
  
*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]''
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*{{SOTE|cardname=Luke's Taken Prisoner|link=http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/sote/soteTC036.jpg|archiveurl=https://archive.fo/5gOlw}}
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"When you need crazy—"
"—call a Barabel."
―Han and Allana Solo[src]

Barabel were a species of sentient cold-blooded reptilians native to the dark, murky world Barab I. A highly aggressive and territorial species, Barabel who traveled off their homeworld often found work as fringers or soldiers.

Biology and appearance

"On Nal Hutta, the Vong are invaderz. What doez one call them on Barab?"
"Prey?"
―Tesar Sebatyne and Jaina Solo[src]
Barabel-EotECR

A Barabel enforcer

Barabel were a bipedal race of reptilians who were covered in very tough dark colored scales. Evolved from nocturnal lizards, the Barabel adapted a thick layer of fat which allowed them to remain active and not sluggish when temperatures dropped. A blaster set on stun would not damage them at all or slow them down, as it would merely bounce off their scales. Barabel were able to shed their tails if necessary, an ability that proved the undoing of many startled foes. They also possessed heavy retractable claws along with needle sharp teeth which could grow to be 5 centimeters in length. A carnivorous species, Barabel possessed two stomachs in order to process the massive amount of food they required to survive.[1]

For breeding, Barabel devised a system in which the nest eggs of two females were fertilized by two males. Subsequently, the four individuals protected the nest. As fathers would end up not knowing which of the offspring were their own, Barabel younglings took the surname of their mothers.[9]

Society and culture

"Barabels are pretty good at thinning out vermin."
―Han Solo[src]
BarabelHunter-TCGTSS

A Barabel hunter

Living in low tech communities ranging from a few dozen individuals to no more than ten thousand, the Barabel community would be built around a warren where the group thrived and hunted from. The Barabel species was noted for its hunting and tracking prowess. This was because many of their actions were fueled by their hunting instincts, leading to the general feeling that Barabel were always angry, or in the very least, ornery. They were well known for their aggression but were also extremely loyal to their mates and parents. They also had a great deal of respect for the Jedi, because of their first experiences with a Jedi Master who settled a dangerous clan dispute. Apologies, whether for a misdeed or in sympathy, were an unknown concept to Barabel. It was considered mildly insulting to a Barabel to be apologized to and apologizing tended to actually make a situation worse. This sometimes was disconcerting for members of other species, especially Humans, who were more ruled by emotions such as guilt or sympathy.[1] Barabels also found the term "shorttail" a grievous insult, and the response was usually a violent one. Had Saba Sebatyne not been a Jedi Master, she would have slashed off the arm of a Yaka who called her shorttail and beaten him in the head with it.[10]

Barabel had a native language, though they also expressed emotion—such as amusement or grief—by "sissing." They were a communal race, with separate tribes on their homeworld numbering up to 10,000 individuals under the guidance of a pack leader. Unlike Humans, Barabel were much closer to the subconscious parts of their brains than other species.[1] Lone Barabel tended to refer to themselves as "this one" instead of typical first person pronouns such as me or I. Some common Barabel names were Ragath, Vangar, Tesar, Saba, Zal and Zozoped.[1]

The Barabel had a rich mythology which revolved around a historic landing of a group of Jedi Knights early in their history. Worshiping the Jedi as gods, the Barabel mythology revered these 'warriors from beyond the clouds.'[1] Among Barabel beliefs were a group of demons called the Blight of Barabel. Their names were often used as curses.

History

"You know what they say: If you're captured by Barabels, don't let them give you to the females."
―Han Solo[src]
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A Barabel with a war hammer.

According to Barabel legend, a small group of Jedi, led by the Ithorian Noga-ta, came to Barab I some centuries before the rise of the Galactic Empire. In Barabel culture, they called these Jedi great warriors from the sky. Noga-ta helped settle the Barabel War which had threatened to engulf their world in warfare. Consequently, the Barabel held Jedi in high esteem and would accept a Jedi's judgment in any dispute.[11]

After this contact with the Jedi, the Barabel had little contact with other species for centuries, though some had made their way off-world and had created a settlement on Abraxin circa 67 BBY.[12] It wasn't until the rise of the Galactic Empire that Barab I received renewed attention. Planetary Safaris Inc. began organizing hunting trips to the Barabel homewell, with the quarry being the Barabel themselves. After a few Barabel were killed, a Barabel leader named Shaka-ka organized groups of her fellow hunters into armies which overwhelmed the safari ships. When an Imperial investigation led by Captain Osted Alater revealed that the Barabel were indeed sentient, the safaris were ended. Shaka-ka formed an alliance with Imperial Governor Paro Lanto and had the spaceport city of Alater-ka built in Alater's honor. Some Barabel began to travel offworld, working as mercenaries and bounty hunters. Some Barabel were captured by slavers, but more often than not, those who purchased and used Barabel would find themselves at the mercy of their new slave's claws.[6]

Later, during the days of the New Republic, several Barabel became part of the Jedi Order. The most prominent of these was Saba Sebatyne, who went on to earn a seat on the Jedi High Council and later served as interim Grand Master. The Barabel were nearly wiped out when Barab I was ravaged by the Yuuzhan Vong during their invasion of the galaxy. However, some Barabel escaped the widespread fires by retreating into Barab I's vast network of caverns.[11]

Barabel in the galaxy

Dont shoot the barabel

Barabels were physically powerful.

While most Barabel remained on their homeworld during the reign of the Galactic Republic due to their relative obscurity and their dearth of available starships, some Barabel had managed to escape their world and reach the Republic. Officer Fivvic served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars, fighting alongside Jedi Generals whom he highly respected.[3]

Despite finding their way to some honorable positions, most Barabel became pirates or mercenaries. One famed Barabel bounty hunter active during the Galactic Civil War was Skahtul, who notably captured Luke Skywalker, a member of the Rebel Alliance.[2] Concurrently, Tull Raine rose to widespread popularity as a shock boxer who held the championship title for the Outer Rim Territories for years.[8] Barabels were frequent shockboxing participants and were known to be exceptionally suited to the sport.[13]

While Force-sensitive Barabel were not very common, a group of Forceful individuals that contained Barabel were active during the time of the New Republic. Under the command of Saba Sebatyne, these so-called Wild Knights rose to notoriety during the Yuuzhan Vong War and later became a strong part of the Jedi Order.[5] Sebatyne would later ascend to a seat on the Jedi High Council and serve as interim Grand Master following the death of Jedi Master Kenth Hamner.[14] Another notable Force-sensitive member of the species was Master Thared[7] of the Imperial Knights who fought alongside Empress Marasiah Fel at the battle of the Floating World.

Appearances

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A Barabel

Sources

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A Barabel headshot

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 Ultimate Alien Anthology
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shadows of the Empire (novel)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Changing Seasons
  4. ↑ Star Wars 17: Emissaries to Malastare, Part 5
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The New Jedi Order: Star by Star
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Legacy 18
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 HyperspaceIcon Fists of Ion on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com; new link on Suvudu; backup link)
  9. ↑ Fate of the Jedi: Conviction
  10. ↑ Fate of the Jedi: Abyss
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
  12. ↑ Darth Plagueis
  13. ↑ Galaxy at War
  14. ↑ The Essential Reader's Companion
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