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Jek Porkins (4)

Full unit name: Porkins, Jek Tono
Last updated: 05.04.2025 15:16:35
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Basic info

	First appearance: A New Hope A New Hope (MOVIE)
	Species: Human
	Gender: Male
	Died: Battle of Yavin
	Height: 1.78 meters Aliases: Belly Runner, Piggy
	Was born on: Bestine IV

Known Facts (9)

Ambush on a Convoy (2) ť

Served as Pilot on BTL Y-Wing (Porkins)
Interacted with
Wes Janson, Kissek Doran

Mission to Commenor (3) ť

Interacted with Nera Dantels
Served as Pilot on T-65 X-Wing
Arrived on Yavin IV

Battle of Yavin (4) ť

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)
Jek Porkins died when T-65 X-Wing (Red 6Crew Jek PorkinsR5-D8) was destroyed by Death Star

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. Read more...	See also Biggs Darklighter Galactic Empire Rebel Alliance Sink Crab Wedge Antilles

Known for being a member of the following organizations


Red Squadron Show All (2)DetailsMission to CommenorLieutenant (Battle of Yavin)	Tierfon Yellow Aces Show All (2)DetailsTrainee (between 3 BBY and Ambush on a Convoy)Lieutenant, Pilot, Tierfon Rebel Outpost (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan)	Trader Bestine IV (before and during 3 BBY)

Known roles


Pilot Show All (5)DetailsT-16 Skyhopper (before and during 3 BBY)BTL Y-Wing (Porkins)T-65 X-Wing (Red 6)T-65 X-WingTierfon Yellow Aces, Tierfon Rebel Outpost (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan)	Gunner T-16 Skyhopper (before and during 3 BBY)

Areas this character has operated in or visited

Tierfon Rebel Outpost

As member of Tierfon Yellow Aces in a role of Pilot (after Ambush on a Convoy and until Destruction of Alderaan)

Known places of residence

Bestine IV

Before and during 3 BBY

Known for serving on the following ships


BTL Y-Wing Porkins, Pilot	T-65 X-Wing Show All (2)DetailsRed 6, PilotPilot

Known for operating the following planetary vehicles or structures

T-16 Skyhopper
Pilot and Gunner (before and during 3 BBY)

Known weaponry & equipment

DH-17 Blaster Pistol

Known armor & apparel


K-22995 Light Flight Helmet	Diagnostech Life Support Unit

All characters this character met


Nera Dantels Mission to Commenor	Wes Janson Ambush on a Convoy	Kissek Doran Ambush on a Convoy

Known subordinates, assistants, aides or other individuals who have worked for this character in some capacity

R5-D8
Astromech (between 3 BBY and Battle of Yavin)

Known property

T-16 Skyhopper

Complete list


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 (7) Alliance Starfighter Corps \| Rebel Alliance Navy \| Rebel Alliance \| Red Squadron \| Pilot \| K-22995 Light Flight Helmet \| Diagnostech Life Support Unit	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 \| Jek Porkins \| 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	Tags (3) T-65 X-Wing \| TIE Fighter \| Red Squadron
Battle of Yavin	Events (2) Battle of Yavin \| Galactic Civil War	Events (7) Battle of Hoth \| Battle of Yavin \| Battle of Brentaal \| Ambush on a Convoy \| Mission to Mrlsst \| Eiattu Campaign \| Yuuzhan Vong War	Battle of Yavin

Full unit name: Porkins, Jek Tono Last updated: 05.04.2025 15:16:16