Dak Ralter/Legends

"Right now I feel like I could take on the whole Empire myself."

- Dak Ralter, 3 ABY

Dak Ralter was a pilot and gunner in the Rebel Alliance.

Biography
Born to prisoners of a labor colony on Kalist VI, Ralter had no concept of freedom until he met a Rebel pilot imprisoned in the colony. The pilot told Ralter of the world beyond Kalist VI, and together they plotted an escape. Ralter managed to get away, but the Rebel pilot died during the effort.

To honor the man responsible for his freedom, Ralter joined the Rebel Alliance pilot corps. He underwent a rapid training program and was deployed at Echo Base with Rogue Squadron as Rogue Six. During the Battle of Hoth, Ralter served as the gunner in Luke Skywalker's snowspeeder. An Imperial AT-AT fired a direct hit into the rear of the vehicle, and Ralter was killed instantly.

Behind the scenes
Dak Ralter was portrayed by John Morton in The Empire Strikes Back.

Throughout most of the history of Star Wars, Ralter's first name was spelled "Dack." However, this changed with the release of the DVDs, whose subtitles revealed his name should actually be spelled "Dak." Lucasfilm employee Leland Chee has indicated here that future publications will reflect this decision.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back