Wilek Nereus

Wilek Nereus was a human male who served as governor of Bakura during its short tenure within the Galactic Empire. Following the annexation of Bakura by the Empire in 1 BBY, Nereus administrated the planet and wielded greater authority than even the Prime Minister and the Bakuran Senate. A staunch Imperial loyalist, he despised the Rebel Alliance and viewed alien species as objects.

In 4 ABY, Bakura was attacked by the saurian Ssi-ruuk from the Unknown Regions. With local Imperial defenses overwhelmed, Nereus dispatched a message drone to the Imperial fleet in the Endor system. Following a truce with Alliance delegates, the Imperials and rebels were able to defeat the Ssi-ruuvi invaders. No longer needing the Alliance's help, Nereus then turned on his former rebel allies and destroyed several of their ships. However, he was deposed and captured by Bakuran revolutionaries. In an ensuing confrontation with Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, Nereus was killed.

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