Janek Sunber


 * "You've made me proud, Janek. On my best day I couldn't have matched what you've done..."
 * &mdash;General Ziering

Lieutenant Janek Sunber, also known as Tank, was an officer in the Imperial Army. Born on Tatooine, he left his homeworld behind, joining the Academy at the same - or close to the same - time as his friend, Biggs Darklighter. After graduation, he joined the Imperial Navy, hoping to prove himself as a starfighter pilot. Whilst he was an above-average pilot, his skills were not up to Imperial standards, but rather than return home and face humiliation, Sunber enrolled in the infantry. Hard-working and dedicated, Sunber made officer rank within a year.

Stationed on the jungle world of Maridun, Sunber proved himself as a credit to the army, remaining level-headed and calm as the Imperial presence on the jungle planet came under attack by numerous Amanin warriors. Although he earned the ire of his commanding officers, Captain Gage and Commander Frickett, he impressed General Ziering enough to receive a field promotion to captain, and shortly afterwards, commander.

It was thanks to Sunber that the Imperials on Maridun were able to battle the Amanin to a standstill, but General Ziering was killed during the battle, leaving the jealous Captain Gage as the only one who could verify Sunber's promotions to the Imperial leaders on Carida. Gage did not, and Sunber was made to surrender his rank insignia, returning to the position of lieutenant. He went on to aid in the capture of Jabiimite rebels, and would eventually face Luke Skywalker himself when the Alliance staged an infiltration of an Imperial prison on Kalist VI where Sunber was serving as a prison guard.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope {mentioned}
 * Empire 16: To the Last Man, Part 1
 * Empire 17: To the Last Man, Part 2
 * Empire 18: To the Last Man, Part 3
 * ''Empire 36: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 1
 * ''Empire 37: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 2
 * ''Empire 38: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 3
 * ''Empire 39: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 4
 * ''Empire 40: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 5