Blue Squadron (Rebel Alliance)/Legends

Blue Squadron was a starfighter squadron active in the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War. Its pilots flew T-65 X-wing starfighters and other Rebel fighters.

Aboard Independence
When stationed aboard the Mon Calamari Star Cruiser Independence, Blue Squadron was commanded by Captain Ernek Marskan. This squadron later transferred to Yavin Base just prior to the Battle of Yavin and many pilots, including Marskan, were reassigned for that battle.

Battle of Yavin
Blue Squadron served at the Rebel base on Yavin 4, and participated in the Battle of Yavin. It was essential in clearing the first Death Star's surface of turrets, and neutralized a larger laser cannon emplacement.
 * Blue Leader - Captain Merrick Simms (X-wing)
 * Blue 2 - Commander Ru Murleen (X-wing)
 * Blue 3 - "Rookie One" (X-wing)
 * Blue 4 - Thurlow Harris (X-wing)
 * Blue 7 - Commander Jake Farrell (R-22 Spearhead)

First Battle of Bothawui
Following the Battle of Hoth, Luke Skywalker formed an unofficial Blue Squadron, comprised of Bothan agents piloting BTL Y-wing starfighters. They launched an attack against the Suprosa, a freighter carrying plans for the second Death Star. Many Bothans died on that mission.

Aboard Defiance
Another Blue Squadron was assigned to the Mon Calamari Star Cruiser Defiance during the build up to the Battle of Endor. At least one pilot, Blue Eight, was killed in action at the time. It is possible this was the same squadron that would serve at Endor.

Battle of Endor
Blue Squadron participated in the Battle of Endor, though the pilot roster was likely revised at this time. The squadron was comprised of A-wing and B-wing starfighters during this battle.
 * Blue Leader - Merrick Simms
 * Blue Wing - name unknown
 * Blue 5 - Ten Numb (B-wing)

Following the destruction of the second Death Star, Ten Numb was assigned as Blue Leader. The squadron was assigned to the New Republic base on Folor sometime afterwards.

Behind the scenes
In the novelization of A New Hope, Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles flew for Blue Squadron. Their squadron was changed to Red Squadron when it was realized that blue markings on the ships would be replaced by moving starfield during bluescreen shots. The information concerning the Battle of Yavin and the names of the pilots derived from the non-canonical game Star Wars: Rebel Assault and are given with caution.

Appearances

 * The Farlander Papers
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization
 * Star Wars: Rebel Assault
 * Firepower
 * Shadows of the Empire (novel)
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * X-wing: Rogue Leader
 * Dark Forces: Jedi Knight