Wobbly as a mother Gorgybird

Wobbly as a mother Gorgybird was a code phrase used by X-wing pilots. It is used when a pilot will tell his astromech droid to make it look like his engines are damaged by trailing smoke. The enemy will think the ship is damaged and vulnerable. To stop any allies from trying to help the rebel, the pilot will tell his squadron, "I'm wobbly as a mother Gorgybird." The pilot will then tell his droid to kill the smoke, and then he will destroy the unsuspecting enemies on his tail. The phrase stems from the mother gorgybird, who pretends to be wounded to lure predators away from her nest. This trick was used by Wes Janson while battling the Irrukiine on Malrev IV.

Appearances

 * Requiem for a Rogue