Baron of the Empire

Soontir Fel receives the baton signifying the rank of Baron of the Empire from Emperor Palpatine.

Baron of the Empire was a title bestowed upon servants of the Galactic Empire for outstanding service to it, similar to the titles of Tan (for exceptional starfighter pilots) and Warlord of the Empire. Galactic Emperor Palpatine granted the title to Soontir Fel, an Imperial starfighter ace, for his excellent performance at the Battle of Derra IV. With the title came a baton signifying the rank and an estate, in Fel's case on his homeworld of Corellia.

Appearances

X-Wing Rogue Squadron 21 (First appearance) X-Wing Rogue Squadron 22 X-Wing Rogue Squadron 23 X-Wing Rogue Squadron 24 X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25 X-Wing Rogue Squadron 28 (Mentioned only) X-Wing: Wraith Squadron (and unabridged audiobook) X-Wing: Iron Fist (and unabridged audiobook) X-Wing: Solo Command (and unabridged audiobook) X-Wing: Isard's Revenge Vision of the Future (and unabridged audiobook) "Red Sky, Blue Flame" — Star Wars Gamer 7 Survivor's Quest (and unabridged audiobook) The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way The New Jedi Order: Ylesia The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force

Sources

Star Wars Handbook 1: X-Wing Rogue Squadron "ComicScan: Comics That Almost Were" — Star Wars Galaxy Collector 4 (Picture only) "ComicScan: 20 Tales to Tantalize" — Star Wars Galaxy Collector 5  Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited (no cardname specified!) "More Starships!" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) The Official Star Wars Fact File 11 (END 7-10: The Battle of Endor) "Who's Who in Rogue Squadron" — Star Wars Insider 59 The New Essential Guide to Characters (First identified as Baron of the Empire) The Official Star Wars Fact File 58 (TIE 5-6: TIE Interceptor) The Official Star Wars Fact File 61 (TIE 7-8: TIE Interceptor) The Official Star Wars Fact File 73 (ANT 3-4: Wedge Antilles) The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels The Official Star Wars Fact File 140 (FEL 1-2: Baron Soontir Fel) Star Wars Miniatures — Universe Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide The New Essential Chronology Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide: Special Edition Star Wars Comic Packs (Pack: Baron Soontir Fel & Hobbie Klivian) (backup link) Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 22 (Action Stations: Strike Force) Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 23 (Star Wars A–Z: I) TIE fighter pilots in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link) Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide: Updated and Expanded

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