Blue Five/Legends

Blue Five was the call sign of the fifth member of Blue Squadron. There were a number of starfighter squadrons with this name, and several pilots went by the call sign Blue Five.

History

A Republic pilot designated Blue Five flew a V-19 Torrent starfighter in the Battle of Rendili during the Clone Wars. Swarmed by Confederate vulture droids, the pilot requested aid from "Blue Leader", and would survive—with the support of "Red Four"—to destroy a vulture droid ahead of the squadron leader.

Another V-19 Torrent pilot, Clone trooper Tucker, flew as Blue Five in the Battle of Ryloth, where he was killed, along with most of his squadron.

Blue Five was the call sign of Ten Numb when he flew a B-wing starfighter with the Rebel Alliance's Blue Squadron during the Battle of Endor. He was ordered to lead the attack on the Executor, and drew enemy fighters away from the strike force led by General Lando Calrissian and Commander Wedge Antilles. He was promoted to Blue Leader shortly after that battle.

Behind the scenes

Blue Five is the call sign given in the novelization and comic adaptation of A New Hope to Luke Skywalker, who is identified as Red Five in the final film.

Appearances

• Republic 70
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Storm Over Ryloth"
• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novel (First appearance)
• Classic Star Wars: A New Hope 2
• Star Wars (1977) 6
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
• X-Wing: Rogue Leader 1 (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial

Sources

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Death Star II Limited (Card: Ten Numb) (backup link)
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Death Star II Limited (Card: Blue Squadron 5) (backup link)
• Stay on Target