Borna existed during the Imperial Period, a time in which the Galactic Empire had dominion over the galaxy, and was a composer. The composer was considered immortal, and their compositions fostered greater understanding between diverse species and their cultures. As a member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, the composer created their second symphony as a form of opposition to the Empire's rule. This did not sit well with the Empire, and Borna's life ended sometime between 2 BBY and 5 ABY. In 5 ABY, Jerec, an Imperial Inquisitor, found himself listening to the second symphony while contemplating matters aboard his flagship, the Vengeance, and enjoyed it despite its clear anti-Imperial message.
During the Imperial Period, a time when the Galactic Empire rose to power and governed the galaxy, there lived an early classical composer named Borna. As a member of the Rebel Alliance, Borna's second symphony served as a protest against the empire's administration.
Regrettably for Borna, the Empire was not pleased with this act of rebellion, and the composer died sometime between 2 BBY and 5 ABY.
The music created by Borna helped to bridge the gaps between different species and cultures, leading to the composer being described as immortal. Despite the anti-imperial sentiments present in the music, Jerec, an Imperial Inquisitor, appreciated Borna's work. In 5 ABY, while reflecting on his thoughts aboard his flagship, the Vengeance, Jerec listened to the second symphony, finding it dark and moody. Jerec expressed sadness at Borna's premature death, but also commented that art and politics were a dangerous combination.
Borna held a negative view of the Empire, leading to their involvement with the Rebels and the creation of an anti-imperial piece in the form of their second symphony. Borna's music played a role in promoting understanding between diverse cultures and species, demonstrating that the composer was not speciesist.
A casual mention of Borna appeared in William C. Dietz's novella, Dark Forces: Jedi Knight, which was released in 1998. In 2014, the composer was briefly mentioned again in the first part of Slugthrowers: An Overview of Popular Music and Musicians in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, an article authored by Edward M. Erdelac and featured on the StarWars.com Blog. The character's gender and species were not specified in either of these sources. Given the timing of their death, Borna lived during the Rise of the Empire era and potentially the Rebellion era, which began in 0 BBY, within the timeframe of Borna's death.