Basic info

	First appearance: Empire Strikes Back Empire Strikes Back (MOVIE)
	Species: Human

Known Facts (3)

Battle of Hoth (2) »

• Was a member of Rogue Squadron (Rogue 3)
• Served as Gunner on T-47 Airspeeder (Rogue 3)

Attack on Firith Olan's Hideout (Tatooine) (1) »

• Was a member of Rogue Squadron

Summary

	Wes Janson was an ace starfighter pilot Alliance Starfighter Corps (Rebel Alliance Navy) Organization Rebel Alliance Navy of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and New Republic. Janson first joined the Alliance prior to the Battle of Yavin Battle of Yavin Event Galactic Civil War , but contracted an illness that prevented him from flying in that engagement. He later served with Rogue Squadron Rogue Squadron Organization Rebel Alliance Navy , the Rebellion's most elite starfighter squadron. As a key member of the Rogues, he fought at the battles of Hoth Battle of Hoth Event Galactic Civil War and Endor Battle over Endor (Endor Campaign) Event Galactic 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 Derek Klivian (Human) Character Supporting 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 Thrawn (Chiss) Character Major 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 Yuuzhan Vong Sentient 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 Luke Skywalker (Human) Character Major Characters 's insurgency against Jacen Solo Jacen Solo (Human) Character Major Characters , who had fallen to the dark side. Janson flew in the Battle of Centerpoint, providing cover for Jedi infiltration teams. Read more...	See also Alliance Starfighter Corps Battle of Yavin Battle over Endor Derek Klivian Jacen Solo Luke Skywalker Thrawn Yuuzhan Vong

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Known for being a member of the following organizations

Rogue Squadron

Known roles

Gunner T-47 Airspeeder

Known for operating the following planetary vehicles or structures

T-47 Airspeeder Gunner

Complete list

The Official Star Wars Fact File	PILOT	FIGHTER SQUADRON	SWTCG : Cards
Snowspeeder (V.SNO1)	Wes Janson | X-Wing (Unique)	X-Wing Squadron	0698 : Objective : Rogue Squadron Assault
V.SNO1	UID00004316	UID00008356	0698
Tags (13) T-47 Airspeeder | Wedge Antilles | Alliance Starfighter Corps | Rebel Alliance Navy | Rebel Alliance | Rogue Squadron | AT-AT | Blizzard Force | Hoth | Rebel Alliance Hoth Trooper | Rebel Alliance Army | DF.9 anti-infantry battery | Rebel Alliance Engineer	Tags (2) T-65 X-Wing | Rogue Squadron	Tags (2) T-65 X-Wing | Rogue Squadron	Tags (2) T-65 X-Wing | Rogue Squadron
Battle of Hoth
		According to SWM the one of the pilots is Wes Janson, while according to SWTCG the whole flight is Rogue Squadron

Full unit name: Janson, Wes Last updated: 11.07.2024 13:45:10