Jake Farrell/Legends

Jake Farrell was a Galactic Republic flyman until the early days of the galactic empire. He trained some of the best Imperial pilots, until Palpatine instituted his New Order. As the Empire grew more cruel and sent him on ever destructive instead of defensive missions, Farrell left everything behind and hid to a remote planet to pass the rest of his life in peace.

However some years later, he came out of retirement and joined the Alliance in an effort to empower their pilots against the Empire. Farrell flew an R-22 Spearhead during training and later he flew as Blue 7 in the Battle of Yavin. He saved Rookie One's life during the Death Star I Trench Run.

Farrell fought also in the Battle of Endor. He flew into the Death Star II, then broke off at Lando Calrissian's Orders to see if he can get some of those TIE Fighters to follow him. He joined the ewok celebration on endor and was dancing with the rebels and ewoks.

Behind the scenes
Farrell's portrait in the game was based on the pilot seen saying, "Copy, Gold leader!" in response to General Lando Calrissian telling him to get out of the Death Star in Return of the Jedi.

There have also been rumors that this not was Tycho Celchu. Author Michael A. Stackpole, who created Tycho Celchu, has resolved that question.

It's not known if the designers intended that particular nameless pilot to be migrated into the scenario evolving therefore a backstory for him, or just borrowed his looks. Whatever was the case, the identity was assigned retroactively to that nameless character.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rebel Assault
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi