Elyhek Rue/Legends
- "Red Seven standing by."
- ―Elyhek Rue checking in during the Battle of Yavin
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
Elyhek Rue was played by Mykel Mills.[4][5]
The name and initial backstory for Elyhek Rue was established by the Decipher, Inc. Star Wars Customizable Card Game. According to a Star Wars CCG fan site, Elyhek Rue was named as an anagram of Decipher employee Kyle Heuer,[6] who also developed the Sony Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game. Formerly, Heuer's tournament director designation was "Red 7."[source?]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
Sources
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Elyhek Rue) (backup link)- Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Red 7) (backup link)
- The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film (Picture only)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
- The Official Star Wars Fact File (2013) Part 1 (YAV1-2, The Battle of Yavin)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File (2014) Part 1 (0BBY 46, The Battle of Yavin)
- Star Wars in 100 Scenes (Picture only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 The Essential Guide to Warfare
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ Laurie Goode email confirmation
- ↑ Laurie Goode Email Confirmation 3
- ↑ Anagramed Decipherians (2005-08-15). Corellian Engineering Corporation published by ReoCities (archived from the original on April 6, 2016)
- ↑ Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Death Star II Limited (Card: Red Squadron 7) (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
