Horizon Squadron

Horizon Squadron was a starfighter squadron of A-wing starfighters that served as part of the Rebel Alliance's starfighter corps during the Galactic Civil War. While stationed at the same base as the Tierfon Yellow Aces, the squadron maintained a rivalry with Rancor Squadron, who were teased by Horizon as they were often given more prestigious assignments. The unit was led by Ghartes, who held the title of Horizon Leader.

At some point, Horizon Squadron was tasked with escorting Alliance dignitaries, including Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan, to Dantooine. Ghartes had boasted about the assignment for days, pleased by the honor. However, upon arriving at the hangar with the dignitaries, he found the base hangar redecorated with a banner proclaiming, "HOME OF THE VAUNTED CONVOY HERDERS." Rancor Leader, dressed in makeshift robes, conducted a mock knighting ceremony for their pilots. One pilot was declared "Supply Convoy Liaison Facilitator of the Month." The event left Ghartes stunned, while Yellow Ace Wes Janson laughed at the scene.

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