Wes Janson (pronounced /W?s J?n'-s?n/) was an ace starfighter pilot of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and New Republic. He served with Rogue Squadron, the Rebellion's most elite starfighter squadron. As a key member of the Rogues, he fought at the battles of Hoth and Endor, among others. He would later go on to serve with Wraith Squadron, the New Republic's pilot/commando unit. Janson eventually reached the rank of Major after years of service fighting against the Galactic Empire, including the campaigns against Warlord Zsinj, Prince-Admiral Delak Krennel, and Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Janson retired from active service after the end of the Galactic Civil War, but returned to serve the New Republic by leading a group of volunteers during the Yuuzhan Vong War. After the Yuuzhan Vong surrender, Janson would once again return to combat in the Confederation-Galactic Alliance War, joining Rakehell Squadron in support of Luke Skywalker's insurgency against Jacen Solo.

Aside from his piloting skills, Janson was a gunner, first and foremost. He was regarded as a deadly shot with blasters and skilled at hand-to-hand combat. When not fighting, he was known for his practical jokes and witticisms among his fellow pilots.
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