Bistan



Bistan was a male Iakaru who served as a soldier in the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War, and took part in the Battle of Scarif.

Biography
Before the Battle of Scarif, Jyn Erso was present on Yavin 4 revealing information about a trap rigged in the Death Star to the Rebel Alliance spectators. When Jyn's speech was over, Bistan was amoung the spectators who cheered with excitement from her speech. Although excited, Bistan did not defy orders by Mon Mothma not to go to Scarif to help steal the plans for the Death Star in fears of extreme casualties of soldiers.

Bistan and many other were sent as reinforcements to Scarif during the Battle of Scarif after Admiral Raddus went to fight with Rogue One. Bistan was commissioned as the gunner of a U-Wing. Immediately upon arrival, Bistan mercilessly opened fire on an All Terrain Armored Cargo Transport. His rapid firing eventually weakened and pierced one of the walker's legs, causing the entire walker to collapse. However, later during the battle, one of the U-Wing's engines was struck by a stray laser causing the ship to pummel into the ground as a fireball where he was killed.

Personality and traits
Described as a fierce warrior, Bistan was a short, light skinned Iakaru covered in black hair with red eyes. He served as a door gunner on a UT-60D U-wing starfighter/support craft. Even though he wanted to ensure the freedom of fellow Iakaru, he really fought for the action and thrill of it.

Behind the scenes
Bistan is a character portrayed by Nick Kellington in the anthology film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The character was first revealed by a preview of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: The Official Visual Story Guide in the Edelweiss catalogue on May 17, 2016. His name and race were revealed by Pablo Hidalgo on The Star Wars Show on July 20, 2016.

Appearances

 * Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Non-canon appearances

 * Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes