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"Baron Samedi" is the alias used by a warlord in Haiti who escaped from Level 5. He is the half-brother of René, and is an evolved human who has invulnerability.
Character History[]
Baron Samedi is The Haitian's older brother, we meet him after he chases Peter, Nathan and The Haitian through the forest in Haiti. The Haitian escapes, but Nathan and Peter are taken back to his village where he calls himself 'god' because of his power.
He mistreats his people and sells young girls into the sex trade. He is murderous. He is finally taken care of by The Haitian after a raging war, but nobody can use their powers because of the eclipse, when the eclipse finishes Peter manages to tackle everyone who is against them then after Nathan smashes Baron into a car The Haitian takes all his memories.
Powers[]
- Invulnerability: Baron's ability is invulnerability. The Haitian stated that his skin cannot be pierced by blade or bullets, making him immune to most of man's destructive weapons. it was shown his invulerability extends beneth his skin this was shown when, nathan smashed him into a car which would have caused internal damage such as a broken spine.
Memorable Quotes[]
"His followers think he's a god."
"Then I say we make him bleed."
- - The Haitian, Peter (referring to Samedi) (The Eclipse, Part 2)
"Others believe that names grant great strength."
"Is that why you call yourself Baron Samedi? So people will worship you like a god?"
"Is that why you took the title "Senator"?"
- - Samedi, Nathan (The Eclipse, Part 2)
Notes[]
- The Haitian says that he is his father's only son (It Takes a Village, Part 4), though later he says that Baron Samedi is his brother (The Eclipse, Part 1). Writers Joe Pokaski and Aron Coleite explained that this issue was actually addressed in a line that was cut. "The Haitian only discovered his brother after he was recruited into the Company. Seems that Voodoo priest father liked to use his ability to sleep around". The line was cut because it was deemed 'confusing'.
- According to his assignment tracker, Samedi is 6' 2" and weights 185 pounds.
- Samedi holds the rank of captain in his militia.
Trivia[]
- Baron Samedi (French for "Baron Saturday") is a figure in the Haitian Vodou religion. As Peter says in The Eclipse, Part 1, the original Baron Samedi is one of the aspects of Baron, the Loa of the dead. He is a sexual Loa, noted for disruption, obscenity, debauchery, and having a particular fondness for tobacco and rum.
- Several pop culture figures go by the name "Baron Samedi", including a Marvel Comics character, a James Bond villain, and a British rapper.