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Supreme General |
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Military Commander |
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Male |
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1.8m |
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Orange |
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- "It's a trap!"
- ―Gial Ackbar
Gial Ackbar was a male Mon Calamari who became the foremost military commander of the New Galactic Republic and to the Alliance of Nations during the Galactic Civil War of his home universe and the First Multiverse War.
Ackbar hailed from the planet Dac, he was in charge of the Mon Calamari Guard when he was a captain, during the Viau Clone Wars, he fought in the battle that had secured Prince Lee-Char's way to the throne as King of Dac. Having previously been an Imperial slave to Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin during the reign of the Galactic Empire, he was freed by Captain Juno Eclipse and was recruited to join the Rebellion, emerging as a symbol of defiance against the Empire's subjugation of non-humans of the Skyriver Galaxy. His presence attracted Mon Calamari support for the Rebel Alliance, thus supplying the Mon Calamari star cruisers that made up a bulk of the New Republic Fleet.
He fought alongside Renegade Squadron and was once captured by bounty hunter Boba Fett. When the Multiverse War came to his universe, Ackbar supported the cause and fought alongside the officers and soldiers of the Alliance of Nations, earning the rank of Admiral in the New Republic Navy. During the First War, he fought
During the Battle of Endor, later revealed to be a trap for him and the Alliance, he and many high ranked officers the led joint Alliance naval forces against the Death Star II. He held the distinction of having been the Supreme Commander of the New Republic Defense Force for nearly two decades and defeating two Imperial Grand Admirals, Osvald Teshik and Peccati Syn, along with numerous other threats. He wrote the manual for the New Republic Fleet Academy, titled Fleet Tactics and Combat Methodology.
After the Pellaeon–Gavrisom Treaty, Ackbar retired to a quiet life of writing his memoirs and advising. However, although old and infirm, he would plan the decisive Battle of Ebaq 9 that brought about the end of Tsavong Lah and much of the Yuuzhan Vong fleet. He would die of old age in 29 ABY and be remembered as a great military leader.
and later the 5th Supreme General of the Multiversial Federation. He held the distinction of having been the Supreme Commander of the Allied Space Defense Force and defeating two Axis Admirals, Imperial Admiral Osvald Teshik and Cassian Admiral Malvolio Portus, along with numerous other threats. He wrote the manual for the Allied Fleet Academy, titled Fleet Tactics and Combat Methodology. He is also well-known for his line "It's a trap!" during the Great Battle of Endor
Biography[]
Personal and Traits[]
Ackbar's commitment to military service meant that he found little time for marriage or children. This was not uncommon amongst many of the early leaders of the Rebel Alliance, as devotion to duty left little time for romance or affection. Still, Ackbar did have family, including two nieces, future Jedi Master Cilghal and Jesmin Ackbar, a fighter pilot. Years of working closely with Leia Organa Solo forged a close friendship as well. During the stressful times surrounding the Black Fleet Crisis, Ackbar served as a close friend and father figure to Leia; the relationship was so close that Ackbar was one of a handful of people who had a private key to the Solo residence in the Imperial Palace. Ackbar also bonded with Anakin Solo at an early age, affectionately calling him "my little fish," due to the boy's love of water.
Close interaction with the Solo clan brought Ackbar into regular contact with Winter Celchu, personal aide to Leia. The two developed a close friendship, both enjoying each other's company when time permitted. Years later, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, Winter would care for the ailing admiral as he slowly succumbed to old age.
Ackbar served as the officiator of the wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade.
Ackbar's close working relationship with Wedge Antilles also turned into a friendship, with Ackbar serving as a sort of mentor to Wedge, especially during the early years of the New Republic.
Flagships[]
Gial Ackbar in 2888 N.E.
As the Supreme Commander of both the Allied and Federation militaries, Ackbar regularly took to the field commanding forces in combat. As a result, the warship chosen as the flagship of the admiral tended to see much action. His first flagship was perhaps his most famous—Home One. The Mon Calamari cruiser was his command cruiser for nearly a decade, participating in some of the most significant engagements of the Galactic Civil War, including the Great Battle of Endor of the First War and the Great Battle of Bilbringi of the Second War.
Relationships[]
- William Adama
- Jean-Luc Picard
- Jeffrey Sinclair
- Terrance Hood
- Kathryn Janeway
- James T. Kirk
- Jack O'Neill
- Lucas Krennic
Quotes[]
- "Ackbar: This is Admiral Ackbar of New Republic "Home One" hailing to the Federation starship Voyager, do what do I owe the pleasure of a Federation ship this far from home?
Janeway: Admiral, its good to see some friendly faces, and its a long story to report if you kindly direct us to the nearest Alliance outpost.
Ackbar:That can be arranged, captain. Especially of hearing that you came from the Unknown Region would piece my surprisers' interest." - — Ackbar meeting Katheryn Janeway upon her voyage from the Unknown Region.