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- "Hey everybody, look who it i—oh, you know who it is!"
- ―Hype Fazon
Hype Fazon was a Rodian male pilot who served with the Aces squadron, a team of highly-skilled starfighter pilots tasked with the defense of the Colossus refueling station during the era of the New Republic. Operating under the callsign "Ace One," Fazon piloted the starship Green Ace—an extravagant racer designed for speed and maximum manueverability.
In addition, the Aces participated in the station's racing competitions, with Fazon developing his reputation as the squadron's top racer. His exceptional piloting skills attracted the attention of many high-end sponsors whose logos Fazon added to his ship's hull in return for their patronage. As his fame increased, Fazon also became known for his pomposity, bravado, and enormous ego.
Biography
In the years following the conclusion of the Galactic Civil War,[2] Hype Fazon resided[1] on the ocean planet Castilon in the galaxy's Outer Rim Territories.[3] During the era of the New Republic,[2] Fazon became known as one of the most talented pilots on the Colossus,[1] a large refueling station located on Castilon.[3] Ultimately, he came to serve as leader of a squadron, known as the "Aces,"[1] earning Fazon the callsign "Ace One."[2] In addition, his personal starfighter was designated Green Ace due to its color and affiliation.[4] Together, the Aces flew defense for the Colossus,[2] and therefore, protected the platform from various threats to its security.[1]
Like his teammates, Fazon competed in the Colossus' racing tournaments[2] which became the source of his fame. In time he became known as the Aces' top racer;[1] as his popularity increased, Fazon acquired the patronage of numerous high-end sponsors, a fact which Fazon advertised by covering his starship in their logos.[4]
Personality and traits
Hype Fazon was boastful, vain[1] and pompous.[4] He relished the fame that came with his reputation as the top racer of the Aces, a status that fueled his enormous ego and bravado.[1] Despite his extravagance and pomposity,[4] however, he cared about the wellbeing of his fellow Aces.[2]
Fazon was a Rodian male with blue eyes and green skin.[1]
Skills and abilities
Hype Fazon lived up to his reputation as the Aces squadron's most talented racer, notwithstanding his ego, due to his exceptional piloting skills.[1] The Green Ace was designed to be the perfect match for his pompous nature, having been plastered with the names and logos of his financial supporters. Beyond its extravagance, however, Fazon's racer boasted wings that could shift angles for maximum maneuverability while speeding through turns.[4]
Behind the scenes
- "It's one of the few times I've created a character around the person."
- ―Dave Filoni
Hype Fazon is a character created for the Star Wars Resistance animated series. He is voiced by Donald Faison, whose name and personality inspired the creation of Fazon.[2]
Appearances
Sources
Star Wars Resistance Trailer Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link) (First pictured)- Meet Team Fireball on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Meet the Aces in a New Star Wars Resistance Featurette on StarWars.com (backup link) (First identified as Hype Fazon)
- Meet the Cast of Star Wars Resistance on The Star Wars Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Strap In for a New Star Wars Resistance Extended Sneak Peek on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars Resistance: Meet the Pilots
- Hype Fazon in the Databank (backup link)
- Green Ace in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11
Hype Fazon in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
Meet the Aces in a New Star Wars Resistance Featurette on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Colossus in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Green Ace in the Databank (backup link)