Basic info
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First appearance: Empire Strikes Back Empire Strikes Back(MOVIE) |
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Species: Human |
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Known Facts (3)
Battle of Hoth (2) »
Attack on Firith Olan's Hideout (Tatooine) (1) »
Summary
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Wes Janson was an ace starfighter pilot![](MyCollection_Unit_Rebel Alliance Pilot.jpg) | Alliance Starfighter Corps(Rebel Alliance Navy)OrganizationRebel Alliance Navy | of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and New Republic. Janson first joined the Alliance prior to the Battle of Yavin![](MyCollection_Unit_Battle of Yavin.jpg) | Battle of YavinEventGalactic Civil War | , but contracted an illness that prevented him from flying in that engagement. He later served with Rogue Squadron![](MyCollection_Unit_Rogue Squadron.jpg) | Rogue SquadronOrganizationRebel Alliance Navy | , the Rebellion's most elite starfighter squadron. As a key member of the Rogues, he fought at the battles of Hoth![](MyCollection_Unit_Battle of Hoth.jpg) | Battle of HothEventGalactic Civil War | and Endor![](MyCollection_Unit_Battle over Endor.jpg) | Battle over Endor(Endor Campaign)EventGalactic Civil War | , among others. After Endor, Janson flew in multiple engagements as part of Rogue Squadron, including covering the defection of Imperial Grand Vizier Sate Pestage. Following that mission, Rogue Squadron was temporarily disbanded and Janson, along with his good friend Derek Klivian![](MyCollection_Unit_Klivian, Derek 'Hobbie'.jpg) | Derek Klivian(Human)CharacterSupporting Characters | , were assigned to train new pilots. He would later go on to serve with Wraith Squadron, the New Republic's pilot/commando unit. Janson was the first executive officer of the squadron and saw action both in space and on the ground during commando missions against Warlord Zsinj. After Zsinj was defeated, Janson transferred back to Rogue Squadron. Janson eventually reached the rank of Major after years of service fighting against the Galactic Empire, including in campaigns against Prince-Admiral Delak Krennel and Grand Admiral Thrawn![](MyCollection_Unit_Thrawn.jpg) | Thrawn(Chiss)CharacterMajor Characters | , as well as a diplomatic mission to Adumar.Janson retired from active service after the end of the Galactic Civil War, but returned to serve the New Republic by leading a group of volunteers during the Yuuzhan Vong War. The Yellow Aces were heavily involved at the Battle of Borleias, garnering a reputation as an elite unit. After the Yuuzhan Vong![](MyCollection_Unit_Yuuzhan Vong.jpg) | Yuuzhan VongSentient Species | surrender, Janson retired again, but peace was fleeting. He would once again return to combat in the Second Galactic Civil War, joining Rakehell Squadron in support of Luke Skywalker![](MyCollection_Unit_Skywalker, Luke.jpg) | Luke Skywalker(Human)CharacterMajor Characters | 's insurgency against Jacen Solo![](MyCollection_Unit_Solo, Jacen (Darth Caedus).jpg) | Jacen Solo(Human)CharacterMajor Characters | , who had fallen to the dark side. Janson flew in the Battle of Centerpoint, providing cover for Jedi infiltration teams.Read more... |
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Known for being a member of the following organizations
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Rogue Squadron |
Known roles
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GunnerT-47 Airspeeder |
Known for operating the following planetary vehicles or structures
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T-47 AirspeederGunner |
Complete list
Full unit name: Janson, Wes Last updated: 11.07.2024 13:45:10