Arvel Crynyd/Legends

Arvel Crynyd was the leader of the A-wing-filled Green Group during the Battle of Endor. At the climax of the battle, he was leading an element in a strafing run of key locations on the Star Dreadnought Executor when anti-fighter fire struck his A-wing, sending it careening out of control. By happenstance or by Force provision, the fighter plowed into the shieldless bridge of Executor, killing Crynyd as well as Admiral Piett and his bridge crew instantly. With control lost, and in the middle of a battle manuver, the mighty warship crashed into the second Death Star, thus turning the tide at the Battle of Endor.

His name was later applied to a New Republic Medal of Bravery, which was one of the New Republic's most prestigious honors. An Imperial-class Star Destroyer captured at Milagro was also renamed Crynyd in his memory.

Behind the scenes
Arvel Crynyd was played by Hilton McRae in an uncredited performance.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi