Biggs Darklighter

Biggs Darklighter was a human male pilot who fought for the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the early days of the Galactic Civil War. He grew up on the desert world of Tatooine, where he became a close boyhood friend of Luke Skywalker. The two became pilots and dreamed of leaving Tatooine. Darklighter left his homeworld for the Imperial Academy, but defected from the Galactic Empire after graduation in order to join the Rebel Alliance. He returned to Tatooine one final time to tell Skywalker of his plans.
With his home planet behind him, Darklighter relocated to the Rebel base on Yavin 4. He reunited with Skywalker, who had helped rescue Princess Leia Organa, a leader in the Alliance, from the Death Starwith stolen plans for the planet-destroying space station. The Rebellion analyzed the plans and organized the Battle of Yavin, where Darklighter and Skywalker flew as members of Red Squadron in the assault on the station. Skywalker successfully destroyed the Death Star, but not before Darklighter was killed in combat by Darth Vader.
== Skills & Abilities ==
Darklighter was a skilled pilot, and loved to fly alongside Skywalker. He gained piloting experience on Tatooine, including flying through the narrow Beggar's Canyon, and eventually used that experience to join the Imperial Academy and the Rebel Alliance.
== Relationships ==
=== Allies ===
* Rebel Alliance
** Red Squadron
*** Luke Skywalker - Friend
*** Wedge Antilles
*** Garven Dreis ✝
*** John D. Branon ✝
*** Jek Porkins ✝
*** Bren Quersey ✝
*** Nozzo Naytaan ✝
*** Theron Nett ✝
=== Enemies ===
* Galactic Empire
** Darth Vader ✝ - Killer
Category:A New Hope Characters
Category:Deceased Characters
Category:Characters Killed by Darth Vader
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Category:Heroes
Category:Pilots