Elyhek Rue

Elyhek Rue was a male Human pilot who served the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War.

Biography

During the Galactic Civil War, Elyhek Rue flew with the Griffon Flight Wing, a Rebel squadron sent to fight the Imperial subjugation of Ralltiir, where he took part in numerous raids, attacking the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer Devastator,^[3] distinguishing himself with a cool head and acrobatic skill in the cockpit. Later transferred to Red Squadron, Rue was given charge of the squadron's fourth flight in the hope of keeping the talented but reckless Nozzo Naytaan, Red Nine, in check.^[1]

In 0 BBY, he was present in the Great Temple on Yavin 4 during the briefing for the Battle of Yavin, where he sat next to Lepira and in front of Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles. He participated in the ensuing battle under the call sign Red Seven, and was killed in action. After his death, Luke Skywalker successfully destroyed the Death Star.^[1][2]

Behind the scenes

The name and initial backstory for Elyhek Rue was established by the Decipher Star Wars Customizable Card Game.

Appearances

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• Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
• Star Wars Manga: A New Hope 4 (Voice only)

Sources

• The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film (Picture only)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Star Wars: Mysteries of the Jedi (Indirect mention only)
• The Essential Guide to Warfare
• The Official Star Wars Fact File Part 1 (2013) YAV 1-4: The Battle of Yavin
• The Official Star Wars Fact File Part 1 (2014) 0 ABY 45-48: The Battle of Yavin
• Star Wars in 100 Scenes (Picture only)

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