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Brand, Empatojayos

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a one-time Jedi Knight, Empatojayos was hunted down as part of Palpatine's Jedi purge. He was nearly killed by Darth Vader, and was left for dead. He was rescued by the Ganathans, and fitted with a cyborg suit. The only organic parts of his body still functioning are his chest and head; his limbs could not be saved. His cyborg body was therefore equipped with repulsorlifts for mobility. The suit is also equipped with impressive life-support capabilities, and can withstand extremes of temperature and the effects of hard vacuum for an entire year. The Ganathans, seeing that Empatojayos' knowledge of the Force gave him certain supernatural abilities, elected him to be their king, a position he accepted. He is still the king when Han Solo and Princess Leia first discover the Ganath System, after fleeing Boba Fett and Nar Shaddaa a second time. Recognizing the need for the Jedi to return to the galaxy, Brand leaves Ganath with Luke Skywalker. Brand and the Jedi spent the next few months trying to stay one step ahead of the Emperor, who was trying to steal Anakin Solo for a new body. When they cornered the Emperor on Onderon, it was Brand who intervened wen Palpatine made his move. Brand grabbed Anakin and shielded him in the Light Side of the Force, while at the same time allowing the Emperor's spirit to enter his body. Brand returned Anakin to Leia, then was quickly consumed by the Dark Side energies flowing through Palpatine's spirit. Both Brand and the Emperor died on Onderon.