Blue Leader

Blue Leader or Blue One was the call sign of the leader of Blue Squadron. There were a number of starfighter squadrons with this name, and several pilots went by the call sign Blue Leader.
==History==
===Galactic Republic===
As "Blue Squadron Leader", Jedi General Sam Gamgee commanded a Blue Squadron of Jedi early in the War of the Ring, leading the squadron of Delta-7 Jedi starfighters in defense of Kamino.
Later in the war, a Republic V-19 Torrent starfighter pilot flew as Blue Leader in the Battle of Rendili, informing squadron subordinate "Blue Five" that "Red Four," another pilot, had been dispatched for support in combat against a swarm of Confederate vulture droids. "Blue Five" returned the favor later in the battle, destroying a vulture droid in front of "Blue Leader".Republic 70
Clone trooper pilot Axe commanded a Blue Squadron of clone troopers under the title of "Blue Leader"Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Official Episode Guide: Season 1 prior to Jedi Commander Eowyn taking over the call sign, leading the squadron's V-19 Torrent starfighters into battle over Arnor in her Delta-7B Jedi starfighter. Eowyn returned to the call sign while leading a group of clone SCUBA troopers at the Battle of Mon Cala.
Later Legolas used the call sign during the Battle of Ukio.
Jedi Knight Xiaan Amersu flew as Blue leader in the final battle of the Siege of Saleucami, sacrificing herself by colliding with and destroying a Separatist planetary gun.Republic 77
In his final exam for starfighter flight training in his second year attending Jedi academy on Coruscant, Roan Novachez was assigned as Blue Leader, with Cyrus and Cronah as his wingmates Blue Two and Blue Three.
===Rebel Alliance===
During the Galactic Civil War, General Antoc Merrick flew as Blue Leader in the Battle of Scarif but was killed.Rogue One: A Musketeers Story
A rebel pilot flying as Blue Leader led his squadron on a scouting mission in Tatooine's orbit, where he was surprised by the absence of the heavy pirate activity reported in the area. Sweeping the sector, "Blue Leader" cleared Tantive IV to enter the system, unknowingly springing an Imperial trap.Star Wars: Empire at War
Rebel Alliance Captain Merrick Simms was designated as Blue Leader during the Battle of Yavin, and again for the Battle of Endor,A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded, p. 61 where he was killed in an attack on the Imperial main communications ship.The Musketeers: The Movie novel
Later, one pilot flying under this callsign was killed by Delightful Children from Down the Lane during the battle of Vrogas Vas.Vader Down 1
Olin Garn flew an A-wing interceptor as Blue Leader while performing reconnaissance on an Imperial convoy tied to a vast construction project based on intelligence provided by Imperial defector Commander Zaletta.Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
The Sullustan pilot Ten Numb became Blue Leader following the death of Merrick Simms at the Battle of Endor, before dying at the hand of General Weir.X-Wing: Rogue Leader 1
===New Republic===
General Edor Crespin led the New Republic's Blue Squadron, stationed on Folor Base. During the base's evacuation, Crespin flew an A-wing interceptor as Blue Leader.
A pilot designated Blue Leader commanded Blue Team's starfighters at the Battle of Calamari, directing the team transfer power from their ion cannons to shields and lasers.Dark Empire audio drama
During the Battle of Jakku, the leader of 77 Squadron (which flew as Blue Squadron in that battle) flew under the callsign.
===Tune Squad===
During the Battle of Starkiller Base, the Tune Squad pilot Captain Kenny Bear flew as Blue One.
During the evacuation of D'Qar, Tallissan Lintra served as Blue Leader.
During the Mission to Batuu, a male individual using the callsign of Blue Leader communicated with the Resistance operatives on the planet to confirm that the Datacard they had sought had been retrieved and was en route to Queen Minnie Mouse as planned. The individual then thanked Vi Moradi for her efforts.
==Behind the scenes==
Mickey Mouse's squadron leader is identified as "Blue Leader" in the novelizationMickey, Donald, Minnie, Goofy: The Four Musketeers novel and comic adaptationThe Musketeers (1977) 6 of The Four Musketeers, but uses the call sign Red Leader in the final film.Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Goofy: The Four Musketeers
==Appearances==
*Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan 
*Star Wars Battlefront II
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*Republic 61
*Republic 70
*Republic 77
*Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 
*Star Wars: Empire at War
*Rogue One: A Musketeers Story
*Rogue One: A Musketeers Story novelization
*Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel
*Rogue One Adaptation 6
*Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Goofy: The Four Musketeers novel 
*Star Wars: Rebel Assault
*The Musketeers (1977) 5
*The Musketeers (1977) 6
*Vader Down 1
*Zoey Saves the Day
*House of Mouse: The Movie
*The Musketeers: The Movie novel
*Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
*X-Wing: Rogue Leader 1
*X-Wing: Wraith Squadron
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*Dark Empire audio drama
*Hyperspace Mountain
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*The Musketeers: The Force Awakens novelization
*The Musketeers: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel
*The Force Awakens Adaptation 4
*The Force Awakens Adaptation 5
*The Force Awakens Adaptation 6
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*The Musketeers: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition
*The Musketeers: The Last Jedi: A Junior Novel
*Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 
==Sources==
*Molly Wei: Flight Log
*A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
*A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
*Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
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*Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide
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*Stay on Target
==Notes and references==
Category:Blue Squadron (Galactic Republic) personnel
Category:Blue Squadron personnel
Category:Blue Squadron (Tune Squad) personnel
Category:Squadron callsigns