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Wes Janson was a pilot for the Rebel Alliance and New Republic. He served as Wedge Antilles's gunner at the Battle of Hoth. He later went on to become a key member of Rogue Squadron, the Rebel Alliance's most elite fighter squadron. Later, he served in Wraith Squadron, the New Republic's pilot/commando unit. Janson eventually reached the rank of Major after years of service fighting against the Empire, including the campaigns against Warlord Zsinj, Admiral Delak Krennel, and Grand Admiral Thrawn. Retiring from service after the end of the Galactic Civil War, Janson later returned and continued to serve the New Republic by leading a group of volunteers during the Yuuzhan Vong War.

In addition to his piloting skills, Janson was a deadly shot with blasters and skilled at hand to hand combat. When he wasn't fighting, he was known for his practical jokes and witticisms among his fellow pilots.