| abstract | - Vasax Loraq (13 BBY) has never been shy about his talents flying TIE craft. What separates him from many other pilots who have the same habit is that he can actually back up even his most insane sounding boasts with solid performance. There has never been a starfighter trick or a maneuver developed yet that Vasax hasn’t been able to do. By many accounts, he is one of the most talented pilots in the Empire. Vasax is a ladies man and it’s not unusual to see him capitalizing on his own accomplishments to impress a woman. He is frequently seen spending his off-hours with female crewmembers. Another of his favorite hobbies is playing Sabacc, something in which he is quite talented. He identifies so much with the game that he keeps the Ace of Sabres card from his very first deck tucked away in his flight uniform every time he goes on a mission. Despite being somewhat egotistical and having only a loose appreciation for regulations, Vasax has a serious side when it comes to the health and well-being of those under his command. He won’t hesitate to risk his neck to save a comrade in trouble and he never orders them into doing something he feels is beyond their abilities. He also takes time off-duty to fraternize with them, doing what he can to help them with their problems or to improve their skills. While on missions, Vasax does everything he can to complete the objectives and see that his people get back safely. Vasax was the flight commander and creator of Sabacc Squadron, which was known for taking extreme risks in battle. He was then made a member of the famous Ghost Squadron, eventually assuming the mantle of leadership from Walter Sames after his death. He would then give up his command to Khal Arunson and take a promotion aboard the Dark Star as a Flight Major in charge of the entirety of the Star Destroyer’s starfighter forces. Contrary to many other men who occupy the same position, Vasax still leaves the comfort of the Star Destroyer to enter battle in his modified TIE Defender, Sabre Ace - named in honor of Sabacc Squadron and his love of the game.
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