#Wedge Antillies

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Happy release anniversary to X-Wing: Isard's Revenge, published this day in 1999! Mike Stackpole's last foray in the series picks up from the final battle of the Thrawn Trilogy — and sees Rogue Squadron form an uneasy alliance with the dangerous Imperial spymaster, Ysanne Isard...

"The Isards make their own luck."

The New Republic has no love for Imperial Warlords, but Wedge Antilles, Corran Horn and the Rogues will risk all to bring home prisoners of war!

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The Boys are Back in Town

Most of the X-Wing series focused on either Wraith or Rogue squadron in their full capacities and on standard missions. That is NOT this book. This book focuses on Wedge Antillies, Wes Janson, Tycho Celchu, and Derek "Hobbie" Klivian as they slide inexorably from a diplomatic mission to something that Padme Amidala would unquestionably describe as "aggressive negotiations." Let's talk Starfighters of Adumar.

When you have a planet that has evolved outside of either imperial or republic influence that reveres pilots to an arguably unhealthy degree and you can't drag Luke Skywalker out of whatever he is currently doing, you get Wedge "I blew up two Death Stars, you don't scare me" Antilles. Wedge then puts together a crack team of his three best pilot buddies to hammer out a treaty between Adumar and the New Republic (I'd be LYING if I told you I was picturing anything other than Adam Sandler casting his best friends and taking them on epic vacations and incidentally making a movie for this bit).

As per usual, things go pear-shaped basically before they even get boots down on Adumar, because among its other problems, Adumar loves the HELL out of dueling. To the death. Usually with starfighters. Some asshole decides to try to increase his personal clout by shooting Wedge down as they fly in. This doesn't work, but hot damn does it set the tone...

The toxic dueling culture is not limited to snubfighters, however. Cheriss ke Hanadi (the undisputed queen of duels with blastswords) guides Red Squadron through the twists and turns of Adumari culture. That does not stop Wes from getting in a duel at the diplomatic reception, though. This duel is incredible because it's Wes giving an object lesson in how to humiliate the living hell out of an overly cocky opponent with a blastsword while functionally unarmed. This fight is glorious, and it's a beautiful follow-up to the "getting ready for the ball" scene our boys get to have where Wes lights up like a kid at Christmas when he discovers that blastswords are basically "blaster[s] that you have to hit people with."

Cheriss gets done a wee bit dirty by this book, because she basically develops a crush on Wedge, and when she finds out that he and Iella have gotten together, she sets herself up to get murdered by fighting a stupid number of duels in a row. The rest of Red Squardon steps in though, and as an added bonus, the New Republic medics give her a medication for her chronic vertigo to allow Cheriss to become a pilot. This series literally is not here for anyone who isn't a New Republic pilot, so I don't love Cheriss's arc, but honestly it could have been a lot worse, so I'm not complaining too hard.

The draw for this book though, is unquestionably the character work in our four protagonist pilots. The plot of the novel is pretty simple, all things considered, so Allston takes the opportunity to really dig into character for our boys, and getting to follow them on a somewhat nontraditional mission and using their skills as best they can is just FUN. As a friend says, this book is delicious candy fluff, and the characters are the candies.

Even when the mission goes directly to hell and Red Squadron has to run the gauntlet for their lives, the choices and twists and turns are largely character-driven. That makes what could have been a run-of-the-mill climactic escape into a really tense, well-constructed series of choices and consequences that are just FUN because of the characters who have been dropped into the situation.

There's objectively not too much substance to this book, but it ties Wraith Squadron as my favorite X-Wing book because of the character work and focus on the top four New Republic pilots. Plus, it's a little adorable that this is where Wedge and Iella really get together, and I am HERE for legends continuity legacy families.

[bookishbrigitta]

Fuck, my hand slipped, and now I might be doing an It's a Wonderful Life AU for Han Solo?

Ever since landing in the sleepy town of Bespin Falls as a teen in search of work, Han Solo has wanted nothing more than to leave. And yet, he keeps on finding reasons to stay: A friend in need, a boy in danger, a girl smarter and prettier than anything he’d ever laid eyes on. Until Han finds himself hopelessly in debt to Bespin Falls’ most evil landlord and wishing he’d never been born. Meanwhile, second-class Force ghost Obi-Wan Kenobi needs one more project to earn his wings…

Dramatis personae:

Han Solo as George Bailey

Leia Organa as Mary Bailey nee Hatch

Jacen Solo as Pete Bailey (the speller)

Benjamin Solo as Janey Bailey (the piano player)

Jaina Solo as Susan “Zuzu” Bailey (the sweet one)

Anakin Solo as Tommy Bailey (the baby)

Luke Skywalker as Harry Bailey

Mara Jade as Ruth Bailey, Harry's wife

Chewbacca and Mallatobuck as Pa and Ma Bailey

C-3PO as Uncle Billy Bailey

R2-D2 as Building & Loan Receptionist (Aunt Bailey?)

Obi-Wan Kenobi as Angel Clarence Odbody

Jabba Desilijic Tiure as Mr. Potter the Crooked Banker

Lando Calrissian as Sam Wainwright the Plastics Businessman

Wes Janson as Bert the Cop

Hobbie Klivian as Ernie the Taxi Driver

Qi’ra as Violet Bick the Maybe-Prostitute

Wedge Antillies as Marty Hatch the Matchmaker

Tobias Beckett as Mr. Gower the Pharmacist

Crix Madine as Nick Martini the Barkeeper

[atlasdotnet]

I think i might be gay holy shit isnt he just so

WEDGE ANTILLIES NEEDS TO BE TALKED ABOUT MORE WHY DOESNT ANYONE REALLY FANBOY OVER HIM??? LOOK AT THAT MAN CMON

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After the final results, Hera is officially the winner! Well done, General Syndulla!

The most popular character that wasn't a poll option was Wedge Antillies by far, congrats and know that you are loved!

Me when I only tag star wars rebels so I can have a totally not at all biased poll and then my fav wins :0 :)

I may well be inviting a terrible monster into my life through this poll, I don't know.

(this has probably been done before but I haven't seen it)

Reblog for a wider answer pool!

Edit-- everyone saying I misspelt Hera's name you are right and I'm so sorry 😭😭

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OC Profile: Malia Lars

Full name: Malia Shmi Lars. Date of birth: 19 BBY, Tatooine. Family: Owen Lars ( father, deceased), Beru Lars (mother, deceased), Anakin Skywalker (step-uncle, deceased), Padme Amidala (step-aunt, deceased), Luke Skywalker (cousin), Leia Organa (cousin). Friends: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, Wedge Antillies, C-3PO, R2-D2, Biggs Darklighter (deceased). Current position: Commander of Blue Squadron, New Republic Army. Callsigns: Red Eight (Battle of Yavin) Blue Leader (Battle of Endor) Vehicles: Zephyr-G swoop bike, T-16 Skyhopper, T-65 X-wing starfighter, A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter. Skills: Capable of piloting various types of vehicles, good shot with a blaster, brave, loyal and dedicated to the cause. Hogwarts house: Gryffindor. Nicknames: 'Lia (by Luke Skywalkwer and Biggs Darklighter), Angel (by Han Solo). Height: 5'8. Hair colour: dark brown. Eye colour: blue. Face claim: Shelley Hennig. First appearance: A New Hope. Last appearance to date: Return of the Jedi. Status: Alive as of 4 ABY.

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anonymous said : MW from Bridgerton, Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, Star Wars

from bridgerton, members would love to see: francesca bridgerton, anthony bridgerton, violet bridgerton, queen charlotte, lady danbury, portia featherington, marina thompson, cressida cowper, theo sharpe, prudence & philipa featherington, will mondrich, genevieve delacroix!

from the vampire diaries: tyler lockwood, jackson kenner, aurora de martel, rafael waithe, ethan machado, maya machado, lucien castle, esther mikaelson, finn mikaelson, freya mikaelson, nora hildegard, valerie tulle, mary louise, luke & liv parker, finch tarrayo, or eva sinclair!

from teen wolf: scott mccall, kira yukimura, theo raeken, erica reyes, jodan parrish, braeden, danny mahealani, vernon boyd, or hayden romero!

and from star wars, we’d love to see: cosinga palpatine, owen lars, jabba the hutt, cad bane, echo, chewbacca, c-3po, lando calrissian, wedge, boba fett, fennec shand, bo katan kryze, korkie kryze, celly organa, kayo organa, niano organa, deara antillies, finn, or grogu!

[minnesotanaccent]

On god bro we gonna get you a therapist

[jedischild]

Allea didn't doubt she had met the general once when she was very young, though she had no memory of it. Her Uncle Han had spoken of Wedge Antillies in passing, and she assumed if her father would have if he hadn't run off, leaving her with Aunt Leia.

"My uncle spoke of you once of twice, Sir." Allea said with a small smile.

"The Resistance is grateful for your squadron, though I think if my uncle's stories are anything to go by, a squadron being trained by you might be an extra blessing." The red head motioned for the general to follow her.

"General Organa will be with you as soon as she can, but I can keep you company while you wait, if you'd like."

@red-flight liked for a starter For Wedge Antilles, because they said go for whoever I wanted.

Allea had grown up surrounded by Rebellion heroes, from the time she was twelve, Allea had spent a lot of her time shadowing her Aunt Leia.

Today, Aunt Leia got caught up in a meeting so it was up to Allea to greet the new troops coming on to base. So she went to the hanger, the sight of X-Wings coming in for a landing always brought back memories and made Allea a little homesick.

"General Antilles!" The red haired Skywalker said pulling herself out of her own thoughts, she had a job to do.

"General Organa sends her regards, but she's in a meeting. I'm Lieutenant Allea Skywalker, we are glad to have you and your squadron with us." It was a carefully rehearsed script, nice words and pleasantries, but Allea really wanted to ask the general a billion questions about the war, about her father and aunt and uncle in their youth.

Now just wasn't the time.

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TROS Spoilers

I can't believe they killed Snap Wexley ;-; I liked him.

Poor Wedge too, imagine being in the battle where your adoptive son dies and theres nothing you can do about it.

Poe is probably going to have to break the news to Karè Kun. Speaking of, I wonder where the rest of Black Squadron was, they never put them in the movies.

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Luke rests his head on Wedge’s shoulder, an act that he’s done many times over the years. He closes his eyes. He’s at peace here in a way he isn’t anywhere else.

Four times Wedge and Luke fell asleep together and were interrupted, and one time they weren’t.

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What is a Wraith, Anyway?

Ok, so I am primarily a Jedi girl when it comes to Star Wars, but snark-ass Corellian pilots also occupy a very soft spot in my heart. Han Solo is now and forever the GOAT Corellian smuggler and pilot, but Wedge Antillies--particularly as he is expanded in the EU books--is absolutely in the top 5 favorite pilots. I'm not overly fond of Rogue Squadron, if we're being honest, but I adore the antics and missions of Wraith Squadron. So let's talk Aaron Allston's Wraith Squadron.

*Spoilers below, so beware!*

Wedge Antillies.

Wes Janson.

Myn Donos (and Shiner).

Kell Tainer.

Garik "Face" Loran.

Falynn Sandskimmer.

Jesmin Ackbar.

Voort "Piggy" saBinring.

Hohass "Runt" Ekwesh.

Ton Phanan.

Eurrsk Thri'ag.

Tyria Sarkin.

This is Wraith Squadron, Wedge's pet project that pulled together competent officers who might have been bad at office politics or made a few too many mistakes or whose careers were otherwise dead and would jump at another chance to fly. Wedge's plan was to create an experienced, multi-talented squadron to take on the jobs for which the venn diagram of piloting, ground skills, and espianage is a circle. And while he did do that, he also somehow managed to take a bunch of hard case and traumatized pilots and transform them into a family.

The progression of the transformation though, is beautifully paced. We spend the early sections of the novel learning about each individual pilot's personal (or not so personal, given Tainer's near-paralyzing fear of Janson that tends to read as aggression) issues or motivations and getting some tentative interpersonal bonding. Interestingly, Face and Jesmin aren't hard cases or screwups. Face is tying to atone for having been the Empire's golden boy child actor in their propaganda films--although I wouldn't ever have recovered from having to sit in Ysanne Isard's LAP while she told me I was a good imperial citizen. Jesmin, however, is simply trying not to be a waste of her training because as Admiral Ackbar's neice, no commander has ever been willing to put her in actual danger.

Jesmin is, unfortunately, the first casualty of the squadron, and during the mission where she is lost, Myn Donos's R2 unit, Shiner, is unfortunately blown to peices. Myn has some seriously unresolved trauma (and arguably PTSD and survivor's guilt) from being the sole survivor of his former squadron, and Shiner's loss absolutely breaks him.

Ultimately, however, it's the loss of one squadmate and the threat of losing a second one that really cements Wraith squadron as a unit. This begins with medic Ton Phanon (attempting to) hiding the extent of Myn's breakdown from Wedge and Wes. The rest of the squadron then works to cover his shifts and duties, trying to give him time to snap out of it on his own. Eventually though, Kell overhears Wes and Wedge privately plotting how to keep buying Myn time and preventing the breakdown from landing on any official reports or paperwork.

This neatly severs the Gordian knot of Kell's fear of Wes, and ultimately gives the squad the courage to stage an intervention for Myn.

Having saved the squadmate they could, the Wraiths go on to become a tightly knit family and scary effective squad of pilots with commando skills.

I love this book. The team dynamics and the journey to find those dynamics are beautifully plotted and written, and the book flies by.

[pan-gya]

Wedge Antilles is so stupid and I love him.

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Original Trilogy Characters in Star Wars Rebels

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someone: you know what? fuck wedge

luke, slamming his lightsaber on the table: I'M TRYING