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Wedge and X-Wings are the one absolute constant to the series. Wedge appears in almost every part of the series.

* [[Ace Pilot]]

* [[A Father to His Men]]

* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]

 

=== Tycho Celchu ===

Alderaanian pilot whose family died when the Empire destroyed his homeworld. He's a very different character in the comics than in the novels.

* [[Ascended Extra]]: one of the very few characters in this franchise who ever appeared in the movies (and even then, his two seconds of screen time were something of a [[Retcon]]).

* [[Berserk Button]]: Alderaanians are pacifists, Endor never happened.

 

=== Plourr Illo ===

The last surviving member of Eiattu IV's royal family, she didn't tell her squadron of her royal heritage until people from her world came looking for her. Her story was loosely inspired by the myth of Anastasia.

* [[Action Girl]]

* [[Badass Princess]]: Potential poster girl for the trope.

 

=== Baron Soontir Fel ===

Soontir Fel was a Corellian starfighter pilot of great skill, like Wedge, but he worked for the Empire until he executed a [[Heel Face Turn]]. Married Wedge's sister.

* [[Defector From Decadence]]

* [[Development Hell]]: ''The Reenlistment of Baron Fel'', a collaboration between [[Michael Stackpole]] and [[Timothy Zahn]], was written as a comic. Then the [[X Wing Series]] comic was cancelled. Then the authors remade it into a novella. This was ''ten years ago''. To this day it sits on their hard drives, because the publishers wouldn't buy it. A [http://gabri-jade.livejournal.com/318149.html fan] talking to Stackpole asked him to pitch it to one of the newer, more likely publishers, and he said he'd keep it in mind.

* [[Farm Boy]]

* [[Happily Married]]

* [[Send in the Clones]]: Fel proved ''very'' popular, and in the [[Hand of Thrawn]] duology he was revealed to be the template for Sleeper Cell Jenth.

* [[Universal Driver's License]]: Subverted. He's not flight-qualified on Y-Wings.

 

=== Nrin Vakil ===

A Quarren pilot who joined the squadron just before the campaign to restore Plourr as ruler. Initially clashed with Mon Calamari pilot Ibtisam, but the relationship developed into a {{spoiler|tragic romance}}.

* [[Fantastic Racism]]: His relationship with Ibtisam intially begins this way, as the Mon Calamari and Quarren species traditionally detest each other.

* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: Though not known for his ground combat skills during the comics, when he reappears in ''Isard's Revenge,'' he wades in with [[More Dakka|two very large blaster rifles]] looking like an avenging water monster. As Tycho puts it, "You haven't seen Nrin in a firefight."

 

=== Ibtisam ===

A Mon Calmari pilot who joined the Rogues shortly before the campaign to restore Plourr. Initially hostile to Quarren pilot Nrin Vakil, but their relationships develops into something more romantic.

* {{spoiler|[[Death by Sex]]: Ibtisam dies in the same arc that she and Nrin finally become a couple.}}

 

=== Elscol Loro ===

A human female pilot who was with the squadron briefly during the beginning of the post-Endor campaign. Widowed by the Empire, she later becomes a hazard to her squadron mates when her last friend is killed, and Wedge is forced to fire her. However, he pairs her up with a betrayed Imperial Special Forces soldier, and together they liberate worlds (reappearing in ''The Bacta War'').

* [[Heroic BSOD]]: occurs in ''The Phantom Affair'', when the mysterious "Jedi" popping up around the city reveals himself as her dead husband. {{spoiler|It's not really him, but a mathematician/musician working against the Empire.}} She also later has one when her Wookie friend Groznick is killed, leading to reckless flying and an ejection from the squadron by Wedge.

 

=== Feylis Ardele ===

Human female pilot who joined shortly before the Plourr-restoration campaign. Was originally part of an Imperial-allied militia, and nervous about her standing with the other Rogues as a result. However, as Tycho, Hobbie, and several other Rogues had served with the Empire, her fears were soon allayed.

* [[Action Girl]]: Feylis particularly distinguishes herself as a very cool fighter, both in the air and on the ground.

* [[Battle Couple]]: When new pilot Avan Beruss joins during the Brentaal IV campaign, he is immediately attracted to him. Though initially hesitant because of her grief at losing two squad members in the previous campaign, she warms to him, saying she was pleased to save his life.

 

=== Avan Beruss ===

Human male pilot who joined during the Brentaal IV campaign. The nephew of one of the New Republic's Provisional Councilmembers, he is well versed in political maneuvers, but not as experiences in maneuvers in a snubfighter.

* [[Battle Couple]]: With Feylis Ardele. He is immediately attracted to her upon joining the squadron, and later owes her his life in battle. They eventually become a couple, and he proclaims, "You keep me safe when we fly, I'll keep you safe when we swim."

* [[It's All My Fault]]: When the Rogues are trapped by an Interdictor cruiser on Ciutric, Avan tells Feylis that because his aunt is on the Provisional Council, she will not send reinforcements to avoid the appearance of [[Nepotism]]. She makes a no-dying-pact with him, however, and they both survive.

 

=== Koyi Komad ===

A university student introduced in ''The Phantom Affair'', this Twi'lek later became a mechanic for Rogue Squadron.

* [[Continuity Nod]]: Stackpole's novels don't have much to do with her, but she did appear in one of Allston's, angered by a [[Fantastic Racism]] policy that was due to the efforts of Warlord Zsinj. Allston later noted that Komad had married Nrin Vakil, further tying into Vakil's interspecies romance pattern.

* [[Off-Model]]: Her one-panel cameo appearance in ''Masquerade'' was... something.

 

=== Loka Hask ===

A former pirate turned Imperial captain. During his criminal days, he was directly responsible for the deaths of Wedge's parents, Jagged and Zena Antilles.

* [[Body Horror]]: When a young Wedge Antilles blew up his pirate vessel in revenge for the deaths of his parents, Hask survived via spacesuit. However, a Corellian limpet had stowed away in his suit, and cheerfully grafted itself to the side of his face, leading to Hask's distinctly horrifying appearance.

 

== Rogue Squadron books ==

=== Corran Horn ===

The real main character of the Rogue Squadron books, Force-sensitive, and [[Michael Stackpole]]'s golden boy. See [[Star Wars/Characters/New Jedi Order and Legacy Eras|the character sheet for the New Jedi Order and Legacy eras]] for his full entry.

 

=== Gavin Darklighter ===

Related to Biggs Darklighter, Luke's [[Mauve Shirt]] friend from [[A New Hope]]. See [[Star Wars/Characters/New Jedi Order and Legacy Eras|the character sheet for the New Jedi Order and Legacy eras]] for his full entry.

 

=== Tycho Celchu ===

Very different since the comics. The change in his character from a [[Hot-Blooded]] pilot to one who is endlessly patient and seems to have no temper whatsoever is usually attributed to the time he spent on the ''Lusankya'' being tortured by Isard.

* [[The Ace]]

* [[Ascended Extra]]

 

=== Derek "Hobbie" Klivian ===

Biggs' friend from the Academy. Hobbie is a long-time member of Rogue Squadron, where he serves as the resident cynic.

* [[Artificial Limbs]]

* [[Ascended Extra]]: He piloted a snowspeeder in ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''. He's the one who asks, "Two fighters against a Star Destroyer?"

 

=== Ooryl Qrygg ===

* [[Badass]]: Not only is he one of the better pilots in his generation of Rogue Squadron—tied with Corran and Bror for first to become an [[Ace Pilot|ace]]—but he's also insanely competent on ground missions, to the point of actually being ''scary'' on Talasea.

* [[Bizarre Alien Biology]]: When Wedge is asked whether Ooryl can see in the ultraviolet range, his first thought is "I wouldn't be surprised. He doesn't breathe or sleep and can regenerate severed limbs."

 

=== Bror Jace ===

* [[Improbable Piloting Skills]]: In the first book of the series, he has three "[[Ace Pilot|ace]] missions"—five or more kills in a single mission—and scores a total of ''twenty-two'' kills in only five missions, including NINE in the book's last mission.

** Note: He beats out Corran Horn! Guy with YMMV [[Canon Sue]] mark.

 

=== Nawara Ven ===

* [[Artificial Limbs]]

* [[Batman Gambit]]: The way he [[Out-Gambitted|played]] the [[Smug Snake]], Dr. Edda Gast, in ''Solo Command'' definitely qualifies as one of these. And arguably qualifies him for [[Magnificent Bastard]] status because he pulled it off so [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|awesomely]].

 

=== Booster Terrik ===

* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: The "jerk" part can be seen in his general behavior, ''especially'' toward Corran Horn. The "heart of gold" comes into play where his daughter Mirax and adopted son Wedge are concerned.

* [[Papa Wolf]]: Very protective of his daughter Mirax, and also cares a great deal for his adopted son Wedge Antilles. He does not like Corran one bit.

 

=== Erisi Dlarit ===

* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: Until ''The Bacta War''. In that one, she's just a bitch.

* [[The Mole]]

 

=== Ysanne Isard ===

Effective leader of the Empire for the first two Rogue Squadron novels, originally being the Director of Imperial Intelligence. Later led an Imperial remnant based on Thyferra. After that it gets...complicated.

* '''[[Bad Boss]]'''

* [[Big Bad]]: For ''Rogue Squadron'', ''Wedge's Gamble'' and ''The Bacta War''.

 

=== Kirtan Loor ===

Old enemy of Corran Horn from when he was an Imperial Intelligence overseer on Corellia, and ensured the killer of Corran's father got [[Off on a Technicality]]. Serves under Isard and is tasked with leading the pro-Imperial resistance after the New Republic takes Coruscant.

* [[Distaff Counterpart]]: In one short story, Corran Horn helped a Rebel sympathiser infiltrate a facility by using his knowledge of Loor's backstory to create the identity of "Kirtana Loor" for her. The real Loor showed up soon afterwards and it's implied he did ''not'' find it as funny as Corran.

* [[Expy]]: [[Invoked Trope|Invoked]] in-universe—Loor believes he looks like a "taller, handsomer Grand Moff Tarkin" and plays up the resemblance. In actuality he is neither as intelligent and masterfully manipulative, nor as much of a [[Complete Monster]], as Tarkin was.

 

== Wraith Squadron books ==

=== Wes Janson ===

Another long-time Rogue, and a temporary Wraith, Wes is a prankster and an excellent gunner.

* [[Adult Child]]: Sometimes. He can be mature and serious when he wants, but he also believes that you can't look dignified if you're having fun - and you have to have fun. It helps prove that you're alive.

* [[Ascended Extra]]: Wedge's [[Guy in Back]] during ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''.

 

=== Lara Notsil / {{spoiler|Gara Petothel}} ===

Lara is an Imperial spy who specializes in creating false identities. She infiltrates the Wraiths, but starts to have doubts about her allegiance...

* [[Becoming the Mask]]

* [[Blondes Are Evil]]: Played straight in ''Wraith Squadron'', subverted after that.

 

=== Myn Donos ===

Donos was a hot-blooded Corellian, until the squadron he commanded, Talon, was destroyed in an ambush just after they were fully instated. He was the only survivor through little more than luck. The ordeal has left him with heavy psychological scars.

* [[Angst Coma]]: After Shiner, his astromech, is destroyed, he cracks and "goes away" into his own head because Shiner was the last Talon - the only thing he had left from his old squad. As long as Shiner survived, he hadn't completely failed them.

* [[Cold Sniper]]: Even before the destruction of his squadron. Yes, he has looked down a scope at people completely unaware that he existed and pulled the trigger. No, he doesn't much like doing that. It's why he transferred.

 

=== Garik "Face" Loran ===

As a former child star of propaganda holodramas, Face inspired many to join the Imperial army. Now, he attempts to atone for his childhood by flying for the New Republic.

* [[The Atoner]]: He thinks he needs to pay back for helping the Empire when he was young.

* [[Awesomeness By Analysis]]: An expert at reading [[Body Language]]. He can tell what planet you're from by the way you ''walk.''

 

=== Ton Phanan ===

Ton is a bitter, sarcastic doctor who is allergic to Bacta, and thus ended up half-cybernetic when the medship he was serving on was attacked. He became a pilot after deciding that he'd rather kill people than heal them.

* [[Artificial Limbs]]

* [[Combat Medic]]/[[Deadly Doctor]]: Being a doctor can come in handy when you're asked to surrender your weapons. He cut a guy's throat with a laser scalpel at one point when everyone had been relieved of their blasters or vibroknives, because their captors hadn't realised his equipment could re-purposed. He's a good guy, but he's a little creepy about it.

 

=== Kell Tainer ===

The Wraiths' demolition expert, Kell's father was in the Rebellion during its early days, but panicked and tried to flee during a critical mission and had to be shot down to avoid it being compromised. He was Wes Janson's first kill. Kell is attempting to make up for his father's failure, but blames Janson just as much.

* [[Ace Pilot]]: He's the most skilled pilot in the squadron except for Wedge (and possibly Janson).

* [[Badass Normal]]: In addition to his demolition skills, he also has martial arts training, which he uses to good effect in the field at least [[Once an Episode|Once A Book]]. See also [[Ace Pilot]].

 

=== Tyria Sarkin ===

A human female pilot from Toprawa, a planet viciously subjugated by the Empire. Blackmailed by a training officer, her career is flaming out in a combination of poor piloting skills and black-market pressure until Wedge picks her for the Wraiths for her dual talents of minor Force-sensitivity and experience as a Toprawa Ranger, an elite anti-Imperial guerrilla force. She eventually becomes a Jedi Knight.

* [[Action Girl]]: Even more so than other Wraiths, as her background was one of fight, die, or be viciously humiliated just to survive on Toprawa. Even more so when her Force abilities improve.

* [[Always Second Best]]: Despite being a [[Psychic Powers|Force-sensitive]] with no small amount of combat experience, her low scores as a pilot are a constant source of insecurity for her. For instance, initially she can't even use her Force Powers consciously; she just gets suspiciously accurate and life-saving hunches every now and then.

 

=== Voort "Piggy" saBinring ===

Piggy is a Gamorrean who was a result of Imperial experimentation. As a result, his intelligence surpasses by far that of his species, and even most humans.

* [[Genius Bruiser]]: How much of a genius? He's considered a living tactical computer, able to increase the efficiency of pilots he flies with thanks to his mental calculations. How much of a bruiser? He picks up a desk and slams a ship bulkhead (and an assassin) with it so thoroughly he nearly knocks someone out in the next hallway over from the resulting dent. [[Determinator|All while being gutshot from a blaster.]]

** And at one point, he single-handedly captures a Corellian corvette using an X-Wing's blaster cannon. That he fires like a rifle. He kind of, uh, melted the ship's captain.

 

=== Warlord Zsinj ===

* [[Badass Mustache]]

* [[Bad Boss]]: Zigzagged; he's capable of considerable brutality and cruelty stemming from emotion, but can also sometimes be pragmatic. For example, when the Imperial Stormtrooper Gatterweld offers to help him regai control of ''Razor's Kiss'', we see in the next book that Zsinj rewarded him with an officer's commission, even though the attempt failed.

 

=== General Melvar ===

* [[The Dragon]]: To Zsinj.

* [[The Nondescript]]: Described as having incredibly bland features. People find it even harder to recognise him because they usually see him in makeup pulling a stereotypical villainous expression as part of his [[Obfuscating Stupidity]].

 

=== Admiral Apwar Trigit ===

* [[Bad Boss]]: Unlike most Imperial villains, this is far from obvious at first—he seems to have genuine respect for much of his crew, but {{spoiler|still abandons them to die at the end, trying to justify it by saying the New Republic would interrogate them and use that information to kill others}}.

* [[It's All About Me]]

 

=== Captain Darillian ===

* [[It's All About Me]]: About all we learn about him is that his ego was ''enormous''.

* [[Miles Gloriosus]]: He had a captain's log recorded in full holo (in real-world terms, like using high-definition film for your private video blog) and boasted to it about fighting "the Rebels" like a cartoon villain - which makes his ignoble end before ever seeing ''any'' combat (or page-time) that much more morbidly hilarious.

* [[Something They Would Never Say]]: Face's impression of him almost cracks when he fails to recognise an Imperial Intelligence expression used by Trigit that the real Darillian would have, as both men had Intelligence backgrounds.

 

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