Barona Tyrell

Barona Tyrell was a zabrak Jedi Master who rose to prominence during the Cold War and the Galactic War between the Galactic Republic and the Reconstituted Sith Empire. Among his achievements was the slaying of the Sith Emperor, Darth Vitiate, with whom his fate became inescapably entwined. He was later named Commander of the Eternal Alliance, a coalition of Imperial and Republic forces who fought against the Eternal Empire of Zakuul. He was considered one of the most influential Jedi of the Old Republic.
== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
Barona was born on the planet Dantooine to the farmers Ophelia and Jorvus Tyrell. Growing up among the rolling plains and fertile fields, Barona's parents instilled in him the values of hard work, dedication and responsibility as he aided them in planting and harvesting for many years. Barona was seen as an older brother to many of the other children in the surrounding homesteads, helping them with their problems and listening to their worries.
In his teens, Barona and Jorvus entered the ruins of the Jedi Enclave as they searched for one of their shaaks that had escaped from their pen. They were then attacked by a large Sithspawn that had made the Enclave its home. As the monster was about to kill his father, Barona discovered his connection to the Force by causing a landslide which sent the beast falling to the lower levels of the Enclave.
When they returned, his parents informed him that they would not contact the Jedi if he did not want to become one, believing the decision to be his alone. Barona asked his mother later that night what she thought he should do, and she said that whatever he decided, she would support him. She also told him that if he decided to be a Jedi, she believed he would be a great one, having seen his selfless spirit toward those around him. The next morning, Barona informed his parents that he would go to the Jedi, and his parents sent a request for the Jedi to accept him as a student. 
A week later, the family was visited by Sakan Do'nair, a Kel-Dor Jedi Master. He informed them that, as Barona was past the typical age of acceptance, there was some reluctance to take him in. However, Do'nair had felt impressed to see Barona personally to decide his case. Do'nair asked Barona why he wanted to become a Jedi. He responded that, after he had saved his father from the Graul, he realized that these abilities weren't just a way for him to be special, but a way for him to protect others and make a meaningful difference to those around him. He continued that even if the galaxy never knew he existed, as long as he could make someone's life better with these gifts, then he would feel his life hadn't been wasted. Do'nair was satisfied with his answer, and the next morning took Barona with him to Tython.
== Quotes ==
"No matter what you do, no matter how much you endure, you will NEVER escape me!"
"Then I'll accept that fate, if it means I'm the only one who needs to suffer."
- Vitiate (in the form of Valkorian) and Barona.
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