John D. Branon (1)Full unit name: Branon, John D.
Last updated: 02.05.2024 14:36:06
Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13
Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope
A New Hope
(MOVIE)
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Died: Battle of Yavin
Battle of Yavin
Event
Galactic Civil War
Known Facts (3)
Battle of Yavin (3) »
Summary
John D. Branon, sometimes known simply as John "D", was a young human male pilot
Pilot
Miscellaneous
Roles
who served the Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance
Organization
Rebel Alliance
during the Galactic Civil War.
A member of the Tierfon Yellow Aces, Branon was a friend of fellow pilot Jek Porkins
Jek Porkins
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
, who attested to his bravery and recommended him as a replacement for the fallen Red Squadron
Red Squadron
Organization
Rebel Alliance Navy
pilot Cesi Eirriss.
In 0 BBY, he participated in the Battle of Yavin
Battle of Yavin
Event
Galactic Civil War
under the callsign Red Four. Flying a T-65 X-wing starfighter
T-65 X-Wing
Starship
Starfighter Models
, Branon was shot down by TIE fighters
TIE Fighter
Starship
Starfighter Models
during the assault on the first Death Star
Death Star
Starship
Space Stations
, among the first pilots who were killed. He and Theron Nett were the only Rebels known to die at the hands of TIE pilots during the battle, as the rest of the known X- and Y-wings
BTL Y-Wing
Starship
Starfighter Models
that fell during the battle were destroyed by Darth Vader
Darth Vader
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
or gunned down by turbolaser fire.

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See also
UH
Known for being a member of the following organizations
Red Squadron
Known for serving or being a passenger on the following ships
T-65 X-Wing
Pilot
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Full unit name: Branon, John D. Last updated: 02.05.2024 14:36:06