Reska Myks

Arrow Squadron

> "*For a Gotal, communication is everything.*"
> ― Reska Myks to members of Arrow Squadron
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## **Overview**

**Reska Myks** was a female Gotal that flew as part of New Republic's starfighter group, Arrow Squadron during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Joining the unit just prior to their assignment to the Tingel Arm, Myks was talented pilot with skills in surveying and mathematics. Highly emotional and sensitive - as were most Gotals, Myks joined the fight against the Empire after her people were systemically targeted by Imperial forces under Warlord Zsinj.

Her call sign was Arrow Six.

## **Biography**

### **Prior to the Rebellion**

Myks served as a surveyor and geology expert for one of Antar 4 - the Gotal homeworld - largest mining companies. The planet was rich in minerals and ores and refineries dotted the surface of the planet. As part of her duties, Myks was tasked with flying small mining craft through the labyrinth of corridors and caverns that made up the mining infrastructure. Using her naturally heightened sensory abilities as well as a undeniable skill, she quickly became one of the best surveying pilots in the company. Her work with the mining company helped to repair the extensive damage done to the Gotal's economy during the Clone Wars when Antar 4 was occupied by the Confederacy of Independent Systems.

Eventually, the rise of the Galactic Empire had an impact on Myks and her planet. The Empire was naturally suspicious of the Gotals and their ability to feel and connect with other species. As such, Gotals of any influence or position were removed from power. Myks and the entire leadership of her mining company lost their jobs to Imperial overseers. The Empire, however, did not want to lose Myks valuable skills. She was captured and intended to be used as slave labor, piloting her survey craft for the Empire against her will.

However, Myks and several of the other mine employees were alerted to these plans by a defecting Imperial agent and were able to flee offworld. She eventually made her way to the Rebel Alliance where her skills as a pilot were put to use. Myks was fueled by her sense of pride and determination to rid her planet of the Imperial occupiers.

### **The Alliance**

Myks managed to pass through the training program just as Alliance Starfighter Command needed an influx of pilots. The corp had been seriously reduced in number after the Battle of Endor and subsequent clean up operations. Myks, along with several dozen new recruits, were pushed through the training regime and quickly assigned to various units. Myks was assigned to Arrow Squadron shortly before it was deployed to the Tingel Arm. The middle aged Gotal was anxious to get underway against the Empire and to meet her new squadron mates.

Gotals were often percieved as difficult to deal with given their complex communication structure and their ability to "feel" the emotions of those around them. This ability had the potential to upset some individuals and Gotals were, in many circles, prejudiced against.

After a discussion with her new commanding officer, Lieutenant Udas, Myks understood that she had his support and that the Arrows were an eclectic mix themselves.

### **The Tingel Arm**

> "*Just because this is my first assignment it doesn't mean that I'm new to the helm. Don't cut me any slack.*"
> ― Reska Myks to Lieutenant Udas and Danic Polis
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Myks joined the Arrows alongside newcomers the human pilot Ashar Fogg and Trianii pilot Petrasa, the later of which would serve as a scout and liaison to the region. Myks skill as a surveyor would be utilized to find pinpoints and targets in the Arrows overall strategy.