Matchstick (1)Full unit name: Matchstick (CP)
Last updated: 02.05.2024 14:36:06
Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13
Basic info
First appearance: The Clone Wars (TV Series)
Species: Human (Clone)
Died: Attack on the Malevolence
Attack on the Malevolence
Event
The Clone Wars
Relations: Shadow Squadron
Shadow Squadron
Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
, Clone Pilot
Clone Pilot
Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Known Facts (3)
Attack on the Malevolence (3) »
Summary
"Matchstick" was the nickname of a clone trooper pilot
Clone Pilot
Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
who served in the Republic Navy during the Clone Wars. Matchstick was the commander of the Republic's Shadow Squadron
Shadow Squadron
Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
, flying under the call sign "Shadow Two." In 22 BBY, while Matchstick and Shadow Squadron were serving under the command of Jedi
Jedi Order
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
General Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
, the Confederate Subjugator-class heavy cruiser Malevolence
Malevolence
(Subjugator-class Heavy Cruiser)
Starship
Named Starships
began attacking a number of Republic fleets across the galaxy. Following the Battle of Abregado, Matchstick and Shadow Squadron accompanied Skywalker and his Padawan, Jedi Commander Ahsoka Tano
Ashoka Tano
(Togruta)
Character
Major Characters
, to the Bormus Testing Facility to retrieve several BTL-B Y-wing starfighters
BTL-B Y-Wing
Starship
Starfighter Models
for an upcoming assault on the Malevolence.
After acquiring the starfighters, Skywalker developed a plan to destroy the Malevolence with the newly acquired bombers by ambushing the Confederate warship near the Kaliida Nebula. After being briefed about their mission aboard Skywalker's flagship, the Resolute, Matchstick and Shadow Squadron - with Skywalker in the lead - departed the Resolute and took a dangerous shortcut through the nebula to intercept the Malevolence. During the journey, Matchstick's bomber was damaged after a large neebray manta - a winged vacuumbreather nesting in the nebula - grazed his fighter's port engine, although the pilot was able to continue on with his squadron. Upon emerging from the nebula, Shadow Squadron engaged
Attack on the Malevolence
Event
The Clone Wars
the Malevolence and the Vulture droid starfighters
Vulture-class Droid Fighter
Starship
Starfighter Models
that it deployed. When the massive warship fired its ion pulse cannon on the squadron, Matchsticks' engines failed while attempting evasive maneuvers due to the damage inflicted by the neebray manta. Losing control of his ship, Matchstick collided with squadmate Tag's Y-wing, which killed both pilots.

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See also
UH
Known for serving or being a passenger on the following ships
BTL-B Y-Wing
Pilot
Complete list

Full unit name: Matchstick (CP) Last updated: 02.05.2024 14:36:06