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This Squadron carries out numerous intelligence gathering and fighting missions with Antilles as its leader. Sometime later he leaves Rogue Squadron to form Wraith Squadron. He helps to plan the invasion of the planet, and is later instrumental in the invasion's success. Some time later he rebuilds the Squadron and joins the push to take Coruscant. He is later promoted to commander and, when Rogue Squadron is disbanded after suffering heavy losses, he spends some time at diplomatic postings. During this time he fights against the Tofs, and runs several important missions that involved protecting intelligence operatives, protecting royalty, and supporting Alliance incursions into the Core Worlds. Despite this low status, he is one of the most respected and revered members of the Alliance. Attempts are made to advance him further but, unwilling to give up flying, he engineers his own demotion. Rogue LeaderДЇollowing a mission in which he liberates the planet Tandankin, Antilles is officially made the leader of Rogue Squadron. Mechanical failures force him to fly blind in the assault on the Death Star itself he is responsible for helping to destroy the ship's core and, by extension, the Death Star itself. During the Battle of Endor he leads his fighters in a battle with Imperial forces. He and his Wing join in the assault on the second Death Star. Return of the JediДЄntilles is placed in charge of a team of fighters that he names Red Wing. He returns to training pilots, reforming the Rogue Squadron and leading them on a number of successful missions. He organizes the rescue of General Crix Madine and joins Skywalker in escorting the remainder of the Alliance ships off-planet. When the new base on Hoth comes under attack by the Empire he fights to defend it and later supports the evacuation efforts. The Empire Strikes BackДЄntilles is stationed on Hoth where he is tasked with training new pilots. He is able to use his status as a hero to recruit many new supporters to the Alliance, having particular success with union leaders from the Corellian Engineering Corporation.

He gains a reputation as a skilled and daring fighter, and is involved in numerous missions on behalf of the Alliance. Rogue SquadronДЄfterwards he and Skywalker form a subgroup of Renegade Flight, called Rogue Squadron, which they lead on various missions. He participates in and is one of the few to survive the Battle of Yavin, saving Luke Skywalker's life during the fighting. Major Story Arcs A New HopeДЄntilles quickly becomes a rising star in the Alliance, joining the Alliance Starfighter Corps and participating in numerous assaults on various Imperial strongholds and installations. He made his first appearance in comics in Star Wars #5, written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Howard Chaykin.

WEDGE ANTILLES GALAXY OF HEROES SERIES

Wedge Antilles was originally created by George Lucas for his Star Wars series of movies. His former ambivalence to the Empire shattered, Antilles joined the Rebel Alliance. The Imperial forces eventually uncovered Rallo's involvement in rebellion and attacked him, leveling an entire town in retaliation. Striking out on his own, he became a freighter pilot and fell in love with Mala Tinero, a woman whose father, Rallo, was involved with the Rebels. He hunted down those who were responsible for his parents' death and killed them in revenge.

He was orphaned at 17 when his parents sacrificed themselves to save the rest of Gus Treta station from Bonestar Pirates. The youngest of two children, he lived with his parents and attended farm school, as well as spending much of his youth developing an interest in flying and the maintenance of various ships. The son of Jagged and Zena Antilles, Wedge Antilles was born and raised on the planet Corellia.

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