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Garven Dreis (4)

Full unit name: Dreis, Garven
Last updated: 20.11.2025 16:45:48
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Basic info

	First appearance: A New Hope A New Hope (MOVIE)
	Species: Human
	Gender: Male
	Was killed by: TIE Advanced x1 of Vader (Battle of Yavin)

Known Facts (4)

Battle of Yavin (4) ť

Served as Pilot on T-65 X-Wing (Red Leader)
Wore K-22995 Light Flight Helmet
Wore Diagnostech Life Support Unit
Was killed when TIE Advanced x1 of Vader (Black LeaderCrew Vader) destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red LeaderCrew Garven DreisR5-K6)

Summary

	Garven "Dave" Dreis was the commander of Red Squadron, and a T-65 X-wing starfighter pilot for the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Hailing from the planet Virujansi in the Inner Rim, Dreis originally served with the Rarefied Air Cavalry, fighting in the Clone Wars. During the Battle of Virujansi, Dreis had the opportunity to fly alongside the "Hero With No Fear," Anakin Skywalker. In the wake of the Clone Wars and the subsequent Declaration of a New Order, Dreis joined the Rebel Alliance - an organization dedicated to shaking the Galactic Empire's hold on the galaxy - after seeing the Empire commit atrocities on his homeworld. Dreis served the Alliance in numerous battles, adopting a fatherly approach to commanding his men, and supervised the instruction of new recruits personally. In 0 BBY, he was posted at the Alliance's base on Dantooine, leading Dantooine Squadron, and was transferred to Yavin 4's Great Temple shortly afterward. Placed in command of Red Squadron, Dreis took the call sign "Red Leader," and the nickname "Boss." From there, he led Red Squadron in an attack on the Empire's Death Star superweapon, which was moving to destroy the Alliance base. When an attack run on the battlestation's vulnerable thermal exhaust port from pilot Jon Vander's Gold Squadron failed, Dreis was forced to make his own attempt. He almost succeeded, but his proton torpedoes failed to enter the Death Star's exhaust port. Dreis was subsequently shot down by the Sith Lord Vader. Read more...	See also Alliance Starfighter Corps Anakin Skywalker Dantooine Death Star Gold Squadron Jon 'Dutch' Vander Yavin IV

Known for being a member of the following organizations

Red Squadron
Commander, Red Leader (Battle of Yavin)

Known roles


Commander As part of Red Squadron (Red Leader)	Pilot As crew of T-65 X-Wing (Red Leader)

Related vehicles (starships, vehicles etc)

T-65 X-Wing
Show All (2)

DetailsBattle of YavinServed on this ship as Pilot (Red Leader)TIE Advanced x1 of Vader (Black Leader) destroyed this vehicle operated by Red Squadron (Red Leader), killing him, Yavin System

Related armor, closing, and other similar items and components


K-22995 Light Flight Helmet Used it during Battle of Yavin	Diagnostech Life Support Unit Used it during Battle of Yavin

All characters this character met

Vader
Details

DetailsTIE Advanced x1 (Black Leader) destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red Leader) killing him, Yavin System during Battle of Yavin

Complete list


PILOT	PILOT	SWTCG : Cards	SWTCG : Cards
Garven Dreis \| X-Wing (Unique)	Garven Dreis, Red Leader \| X-Wing (Unique)	0701 : Enhance : Pilot Ready Room	0772 : Objective : Running the Trench
UID00004153	UID00000769	0701	0772
Tags (2) T-65 X-Wing \| Red Squadron	Tags (2) T-65 X-Wing \| Red Squadron	Tags (10) Alliance Starfighter Corps \| Rebel Alliance Navy \| Rebel Alliance \| Wedge Antilles \| Jan Dodonna \| Garven Dreis \| Luke Skywalker \| Red Squadron \| General \| K-22995 Light Flight Helmet \| Diagnostech Life Support Unit	Tags (5) T-65 X-Wing \| TIE Fighter \| Red Squadron \| Black Squadron \| Death Star
		Battle of Yavin	Battle of Yavin

Full unit name: Dreis, Garven Last updated: 20.11.2025 16:45:36