The Barnaba Family, a noble house, held dominion over the Barnaba Province within the Tapani sector. This house distinguished itself as the most pleasure-seeking among the noble families, prioritizing the establishment of new trends in fashion, the discovery of novel vacation destinations, and the pursuit of fleeting interests, rather than engaging deeply in politics within the sector.
For numerous centuries, the Barnaba family intentionally distanced itself from the power struggles of other houses, preferring to occasionally engage in minor intrigues while primarily indulging in their opulent lifestyle. Their strategic access to Mrlsst allowed them to capitalize on the profitable trade flowing through the Shapani Bypass, generating ample credits to sustain the lavish existence of its nobles.
Approximately one hundred years preceding the rise of the Galactic Empire, House Mecetti utilized the Great Council to enact legislation aimed at disrupting Barnaba's trade with the Freeworlds. In response to this economic threat, Barnaba swiftly forged an alliance with House Melantha, a primary adversary of Mecetti. While this alliance provided some relief, continuous conflicts with House Mecetti persisted. Subsequently, House Barnaba formed an alliance with the Jalk Syndicate, a former ally of House Mecetti. In exchange for allowing the syndicate to operate without restriction within Barnaba territory (excluding Vycinyth), the syndicate provided Barnaba with sufficient credits to postpone Mecetti's attempted takeover until Mecetti eventually relented. The alliance with Boss Tosk remained a secret from the majority of House Barnaba, including Lady Varin Arabella, who would have likely intervened to prevent it had she been aware.
Vycinyth, the sector's most prestigious vacation destination, was situated within Barnaba territory. The profits generated from this resort world directly enriched the house's treasury. Additionally, House Barnaba possessed a clandestine source of revenue through its alliance with Boss Tosk's Jalk Syndicate.
House Barnaba maintained a modest fleet consisting of five Tapani-class assault frigates, along with a number of system patrol craft dedicated to ensuring security within the Vycinyth system. Furthermore, House Barnaba possessed three luxurious cruisers equipped with concealed weaponry that could be mobilized for combat, as well as a contractual agreement with a mercenary group of approximately 400 Gamorreans known as Grrtok's Band.
- Lady Varin Arabella (High Lady)
- Lord Alec Lamere
- Sir Heron Strobestock
- Dame Elspeth Strobestock