Flying Bantha Squadron

"While they may not be X-wings, they should do the job."

- Hanc Thorben

Flying Bantha Squadron was a Rebel Alliance unit made up of four modified TIE fighters. Led by Commander Luke Skywalker, the squadron was filled out by the pilots Alph, Shira Brie, and Captain Hanc Thorben—who also helped outfit the TIE fighters.

The squadron was formed specifically for Operation Earplug, which sought to end the threat of the Empire's utilization of the bizarre Teezl. The fighters were bought from a disreputable arms-dealer and refitted with shields, hyperdrive and nav computers. They were also outfitted with ejection seats as a last gap measure.



The refitted TIEs were tested against the Imperial outpost Spindrift, where they performed perfectly. The attack against Giel's armada was also a success, with the teezl destroyed, but only two TIEs survived—those belonging to Skywalker and Thorben.

Those two fighters were claimed by New Republic Intelligence who later used them for occasional fact-finding forays against the Imperial Remnant.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars 60: Shira's Story
 * Marvel Star Wars 61: Screams in the Void