"Darth Baras and his former apprentice - known as the Emperor's Wrath - exchanged a deadly flurry of lightsaber strikes and Force powers as they fought in front of the Dark Council. The Wrath appeared able to deflect and resist every attempt of Baras's to kill him. As soon as the Wrath wore down Baras, the deceitful Sith removed his mask. Baras let out a harsh cackle then fired a continuous blast of Force lightning at the Wrath, but the Wrath deflected it with his lightsaber.

Baras taunted the Wrath, mocking his futile attempts at vengeance. He then prompted the Wrath to give in and die. The Wrath replied that if he dies, then Baras will too. The Wrath angrily flicked his lightsaber, deflecting the lightning back at Baras. Baras screamed out in anger, then both continued the duel. Baras, more angry than ever, switched to the Shien form, hoping to end the duel against his apprentice fast. The Wrath still proved more resilient against Baras's strikes and powers. When at last both combatants stopped, the Wrath declared his Master tired and spent. Baras tried to call on a Force storm, but exhausted of his strength, he was unable to do so. He was faced with two options: confess to his lie or beg.

Desperate, he called upon the Dark Council to aid in killing the Wrath. He first called on Darth Marr, claiming that he will suffer the Emperor's disfavour, to which the masked Sith Lord stated he'll risk it. Baras then turned to Darth Ravage, one of those who truly believed his claim, but the Dark Councilor refused to oppose the Emperor's Wrath. Alone, Baras goaded his former apprentice to kill him, and declared one day, he would strike from the shadows and take his revenge.

The Wrath prepared to execute his former Master, but Baras screamed he was invincible; undaunted, the Wrath impaled his former Master, killing him. Darth Vowrawn, speaking on behalf of the Dark Council, acknowledged that the Emperor's Wrath has free reign, answerable only to the Emperor himself. Darth Marr agreed, but warned that the Wrath's actions will not be challenged so long as their supreme master's enforcer doesn't interfere with their plans. The Dark Council then pledged their allegiances to the new Emperor's Wrath, who then departed Korriban to strike at those who would oppose the Sith Emperor."