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Jek Porkins (4)Full unit name: Porkins, Jek TonoLast updated: 21.12.2025 22:45:12Version: 9.05.000.2025.12.06Links: 56 |
Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope A New Hope(MOVIE) | |
| Species: Human | |
| Gender: Male | |
| Height: 1.78 meters Aliases: Belly Runner, Piggy | |
| Was killed by: Death Star of Galactic Empire (Battle of Yavin) | |
| Was born on: Bestine IV | |
Known Facts (9)
Ambush on a Convoy (2)
- Served as Pilot on BTL Y-Wing (Porkins)
- Interacted with
- Wes Janson, Kissek Doran
Mission to Commenor (3)
- Interacted with Nera Dantels
- Served as Pilot on T-65 X-Wing
- Arrived on Yavin IV
Battle of Yavin (4)
- Served as Pilot on T-65 X-Wing (Red 6)
- Wore K-22995 Light Flight Helmet (as member of Red Squadron)
- Wore Diagnostech Life Support Unit (as member of Red Squadron)
- Was killed when Death Star of Galactic Empire destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red 6Crew Jek PorkinsR5-D8) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser, Yavin System
Summary
| Jek Tono Porkins was a free trader and pilot from Bestine IV.Growing up on Bestine Jek hunted sink crabs while flying his skyhopper over rocky islands. The hunt required that he shoot from low altitudes while maintaining high speeds. He became very good at such strafing runs.In 3 BBY, Porkins, along with the other Bestines, was forced to abandon his homeworld when the Galactic Empire chose it as the site of a new high-security military base.Seeking the opportunity to strike back at the Empire, Porkins joined the Rebel Alliance and was assigned to Tierfon Rebel Outpost for pilot training with the Tierfon Yellow Aces. Thanks to his previous experience piloting a Skyhopper, the transition from the T-16 to the X-Wing went smoothly. His skill at low-altitude strafing runs and his rotund physique earned him the nickname "Belly Runner". In under 40 hours of actual cockpit time, Porkins racked up an impressive 16 kills, all confirmed.After the completion of the Empire's Death Star, the Yellow Aces were taken to fully active status and transferred to fill gaps in pilot rosters at other Rebel bases. When Porkins's good friend Wes Janson was taken ill with a case of Hesken Fever, Porkins was given his friend's assignment instead and transferred to Red Squadron, operating out of the Great Temple on Yavin 4.Porkins soon took part in his first missions with Red Squadron, working with Biggs Darklighter, Wedge Antilles, and Cesi Eirriss to help retrieve a number of astromech droids from the smuggler Nera Dantels on Commenor. The group returned to Yavin 4 just before the arrival of the Death Star in the Yavin system, on a mission to destroy the Rebel base. Porkins flew as Red Six during the Battle of Yavin, his skills at strafing aiding the Rebels early in the battle. However, when his T-65 X-wing starfighter was struck by debris, leaving him with several mechanical and computer malfunctions, Porkins was hit by enemy turbolaser fire and killed. | ||
Known for being a member of the following organizations
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DetailsTrainee (between 3 BBY and Ambush on a Convoy)Lieutenant, Pilot, Tierfon Rebel Outpost (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan) |
Known roles
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DetailsAs crew of BTL Y-Wing (Porkins)As crew of T-65 X-WingAs crew of T-65 X-Wing (Red 6)As crew of T-16 Skyhopper (before and during 3 BBY)As part of Tierfon Yellow Aces, Tierfon Rebel Outpost (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan) |
DetailsAs crew of T-16 Skyhopper (before and during 3 BBY) |
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Details DetailsOperated as Pilot of Tierfon Yellow Aces, helding the rank of Lieutenant (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan) |
Details DetailsHave been killed when Death Star of Galactic Empire destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red 6) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser during Battle of Yavin |
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DetailsServed on this ship as Pilot (Porkins) during Ambush on a Convoy |
DetailsServed on this ship as Pilot during Mission to CommenorBattle of YavinServed on this ship as Pilot (Red 6)Death Star of Galactic Empire destroyed this vehicle operated by Red Squadron (Red 6) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser, killing him, Yavin System |
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All characters this character met
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DetailsParticipated in conversation with her during Mission to Commenor |
DetailsParticipated in conversation with him during Ambush on a Convoy |
DetailsParticipated in conversation with him during Ambush on a Convoy |
All organizations this character interacted with (specific members unknown)
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DetailsDeath Star destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red 6) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser killing him, Yavin System during Battle of Yavin |
Known subordinates, assistants, aides or other individuals who have worked for this character in some capacity
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Complete list
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| Power of the Jedi | SW : Databank | SW : Databank | PILOT |
| Jek Porkins (X-Wing Pilot) (84457) | Jek Porkins (Red Six) | Wes Janson | Jek Porkins | X-Wing (Unique) |
| 84457 / 84455 | SWDB_00014313 | SWDB_00014314 | UID00004317 |
Tags (17)Biggs Darklighter | Lieutenant | Death Star | T-65 X-Wing | Bestine IV | Rebel Alliance | Red Squadron | Trader | T-16 Skyhopper | Galactic Empire | Leia Organa Solo | Princess | Pilot | Wes Janson | Bestine System | Tierfon Rebel Outpost | Hesken Fever |
Tags (18)Wes Janson | Gunner | T-47 Airspeeder | Pilot | Wedge Antilles | AT-AT | Tierfon Rebel Outpost | Tierfon Yellow Aces | Yavin IV | Hesken Fever | Rogue Squadron | New Republic | T-65 X-Wing | Rebel Alliance | Taanab | Kissek Doran | Wraith Squadron | Taanab Yellow Aces |
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Events (2) |
Full unit name: Porkins, Jek Tono Last updated: 21.12.2025 22:45:04