Netrem Pollard/Legends
- "Being a member of a squadron means more than knowing how to fly in a formation."
- ―Netrem Pollard to Nera Dantels
Netrem Pollard was the commander of Dagger Squadron and led the squadron's assault on Bannistar Station. Pollard piloted the Black Dagger B-wing starfighter.
Biography
Netrum Pollard was a member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and part of the team that rescued Gial Ackbar from Imperial captivity. He continued to work with Ackbar after, keeping him safe. He was assigned to Shantipole Project with the commander; after meeting the Quarren Salin Glek, he did not either trust or like him. However, he had no evidence to base his assumption on, so held his counsel to Ackbar.[1]
When an Alliance team arrived at Shantipole to hand-deliver a holodisc to Ackbar, Pollard escorted them to the commander after they were initially barred from proceeding by Glek. During the assault on the facility by District Commander Bane Nothos' forces, Pollard assisted the Alliance team. At one point, he held off an squad of stormtroopers to allow the team and Ackbar to escape the Command Base in a life boat. He was wounded in the effort, and captured by the Imperial forces. During the team's mission to Research Station Shantipole, they found him in the base's Detention Area.[1]
Personality and traits
- "I wouldn't do that if I were you."
- ―Netrem Pollard
Netrem Pollard's life had been long and hard; he had a scarred face, and death held little mystery for him. He had an ageless quality, but people considered him to be sinister on first meeting, although he soon won them over. He was dedicated and loyal to the Alliance. He rarely spoke of his past, but he was a natural leader. However, Pollard was not an ambitious man; while it was believed that he would do well in a command position, Pollard preferred to work in important secondary roles.[1]
Skills and abilities
Pollard was skilled in the use of a blaster and unarmed combat, and could pilot a starship and use its weapons. He could also repair starships.[1]
Equipment
During his time with Project Shantipole, Pollard carried a heavy blaster pistol and a comlink.[1]
Behind the scenes
Lieutenant Pollard first appeared in Strike Force: Shantipole, an adventure published by West End Games for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game in 1988.[1] One of the writers of that adventure, Ken Ralston, previously worked at Games Workshop with game designer Tim Pollard. When Ralston left GW to work on Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Pollard, as a joke to his departing colleague, told him not to forget to write him into the Star Wars universe. Ralston unexpectedly obliged him, creating Lt. Pollard and making him a key part of the adventure.[4]
A figure of Pollard was released in the summer of 2008 to accompany Hasbro's Dagger Squadron B-wing Fighter toy. His first name was revealed in the toy's assembly manual.[5]
Appearances
- Strike Force: Shantipole (First appearance)
"Strike Force: Shantipole" – Classic Adventures: Volume Five- Rebellion 12
- Rebellion 13
- Rebellion 14
Sources
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
Star Wars: The Legacy Collection (Pack: Dagger Squadron B-wing Fighter) (backup link) (First identified as Netrem)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Strike Force: Shantipole
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Rebellion 12
- ↑ Rebellion 13
- ↑
Rich Handley with Tim Pollard (@rich.handley.3) on Facebook: Here's one of my contributions to the Star Wars franchise that I'm particularly proud of: The Palpatones (June 16, 2021) (screenshot)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Legacy Collection (Pack: Dagger Squadron B-wing Fighter) (backup link)
