Who Is Wedge Antilles? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wedge Antilles is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 231 comic issue appearances. A long-serving Rebel Alliance and New Republic X-wing pilot, Wedge Antilles is one of the greatest heroes of the Galactic Civil War and widely considered to be the best fighter pilot in the galaxy.

Who is Wedge Antilles?

Origin The son of Jagged and Zena Antilles , Wedge Antilles was born and raised on the planet Corellia . The youngest of two children, he lived with his parents and attended farm school, as well as spending much of his youth developing an interest in flying and the maintenance of various ships. He was orphaned at 17 when his parents sacrificed themselves to save the rest of Gus Treta station from Bonestar Pirates. He hunted down those who were responsible for his parents' death and killed them in revenge. Striking out on his own, he became a freighter pilot and fell in love with Mala Tinero, a woman whose father, Rallo, was involved with the Rebels. The Imperial forces eventually uncovered Rallo's involvement in rebellion and attacked him, leveling an entire town in retaliation. In the ensuing chaos, Tinero was killed. His former ambivalence to the Empire shattered, Antilles joined the Rebel Alliance .

Key facts

Wedge Antilles is of human origin and first appeared in "Lo, The Moons Of Yavin!". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 231 recorded issue appearances, Wedge Antilles ranks among the most featured characters in comics.