Taquito/Legends

Taquito was a male Rodian pilot and a friend of Jaybo Hood. During the Clone Wars, he lived on the Outer Rim planet of Iego, which was invaded by the Confederacy of Independent Systems. When the Separatists' left, they installed a laser grid system over Iego which destroyed all ships that tried to leave the planet. The inhabitants of Iego believed the grid to be a god called "Drol." Taquito was one of the many pilots who tried to break through the grid, but his ship was destroyed, resulting in his death.

Biography
Taquito was a male Rodian and good friend of a Human youth named Jaybo Hood. He lived on the Outer Rim planet of Iego, during the Clone Wars when the Confederacy of Independent Systems invaded Iego but left the planet some time later, leaving many droids behind. The Separatists' also left a LaserWeb Defense Station surrounding the planet, which destroyed all ships attempting to leave Iego. The inhabitants believed the grid to be a god they called "Drol". Many starfighter pilots tried to get through the grid, but they were all unsuccessful and their ships were destroyed. Taquito also tried, but like those before him, his ship was destroyed by the grid. He managed to send a last-minute distress call, but he was killed when his craft exploded.

Around 22 BBY, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker went to Iego to find Reeksa root to manufacture a cure for the newly-rediscovered Blue Shadow Virus on Naboo. After finding the roots, they tried to leave but were forced to return to Iego due to the laser field. Amit Noloff showed the Jedi a hologram of Taquitos' death to prove that Drol was not a myth. With the help of Jaybo Hood, the Jedi were able to destroy the laser grid, enabling the inhabitants of Iego to leave at their discretion.

Personality and traits
Although Taquito was brave enough trying to get past the laser grid, his piloting abilities didn't match his bravery and resulted in his death.

Behind the scenes
Taquito first appeared in "Mystery of a Thousand Moons," the eighteenth episode in Season One of The Clone Wars TV series.

Taquito is also the name of a Mexican dish, that is also very popular in Puerto Rico. It consist of a small rolled-up tortilla and some type of filling, usually beef or chicken.

Notes and references
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