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Ryle Torsyn was a Human male who served in the Rebel Alliance during their campaign against the Galactic Empire. Using the call sign Gold Three, Torsyn piloted a Y-wing during the Battle of Yavin.

Biography

Recruited into the Rebel Alliance by Garven Dreis, Ryle Torsyn was stationed at the Rebel base on Dantooine, where he served as a pilot in a squadron led by veteran Rebel pilot Davish "Pops" Krail. While there, Torsyn discovered a hidden Imperial homing beacon, forcing the base's evacuation, which he led, flying a BTL Y-wing starfighter.[3][4]

By 0 BBY, Torsyn had been transferred to the Alliance's Massassi Base on Yavin 4, and was a member of Gold Squadron under the command of Gold Leader Jon "Dutch" Vander. Flying a Y-wing as Gold Three, he was killed during the Battle of Yavin in the attack on the Death Star, along with most of his squadron.[1][2][3]

Behind the scenes

Torsyn was an unnamed character in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope[2] until the Star Wars Customizable Card Game gave him a name and call sign.[3] According to the website Aveleyman, He was portrayed by John Ketteringham,[5] an actor listed as a Death Star Controller during the film's production.[6]

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 According to X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide, Keyan Farlander was the only member of Gold Squadron to survive the Battle of Yavin.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Ryle Torsyn) (backup link)
  4. ↑  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Gold 3) (backup link)
  5. ↑ Aveleyman - John Ketteringham on aveleyman.com (archived from the original on November 4, 2018)
  6. ↑ Star Wars Aficionado — BEHIND THE SCENES: INSIDE THE DEATH STAR OVERBRIDGE on Blogspot (backup link)

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