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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.<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
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.<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]] that Barab I received renewed attention. [[Planetary Safaris]] 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 [[Sentience|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 [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] and [[bounty hunter]]s. Some Barabel were captured by [[Slavery|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]] 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 [[Sentience|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 [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] and [[bounty hunter]]s. Some Barabel were captured by [[Slavery|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]], 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]]. The Barabel were nearly wiped out when Barab I was ravaged by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] during their [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of [[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]], 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]]. The Barabel were nearly wiped out when Barab I was ravaged by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] during their [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of [[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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While most Barabel remained on their homeworld during the reign of the [[Galactic Republic]] due to their relative obscurity and their dearth of available [[starship]]s, 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 General]]s whom he highly respected.<ref name="CS" />
While most Barabel remained on their homeworld during the reign of the [[Galactic Republic]] due to their relative obscurity and their dearth of available [[starship]]s, 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 General]]s whom he highly respected.<ref name="CS" />
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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]] was [[Skahtul]], who notably captured [[Luke Skywalker]], a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance]].<ref name="SOTE" /> Concurrently, [[Tull Raine]] rose to widespread popularity as a [[shock boxer]] who held the championship title for the [[Outer Rim Territories]] for years.<ref name="FOI" />
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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]] was [[Skahtul]], who notably captured [[Luke Skywalker]], a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|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]] for years.<ref name="FOI" />
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 [[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]] following the death of [[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">''[[Star Wars: Legacy Volume 2 18]]''</ref> of the [[Imperial Knight]]s who fought alongside [[Emperor|Empress]] [[Marasiah Fel]] at the [[battle of the Floating World]].
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 [[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]] following the death of [[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">''[[Star Wars: Legacy Volume 2 18]]''</ref> of the [[Imperial Knight]]s who fought alongside [[Emperor|Empress]] [[Marasiah Fel]] at the [[battle of the Floating World]].