Chewbacca

Chewbacca Wookiee Commander

Born on Kashyyyk, the Wookiee Chewbacca would spend decades defending his homeworld and other planets of the galaxy, from various threats - including the Separatists and the Galactic Empire.

Becoming known as one of his people's greatest warriors, Chewbacca defended his homeworld when the Separatists droid forces invaded the planet towards the end of the Clone Wars. Serving alongside the Jedi Masters Yoda and Luminara Unduli, Chewbacca witnessed Order 66 being executed as the clone troopers turned on their Jedi commanders. When Master Yoda survived the attempt on his life, Chewbacca helped him escape the planet, later retreating when the clone troopers turned their guns on the Wookiees.

It was years later when Chewbacca would meet his most infamous ally, Han Solo, who was a Corellian smuggler and pilot, taking on several odd jobs around the galaxy and getting mixed up with all kinds of kinds. Chewbacca served as co-pilot on Han Solo's ship The Millenium Falcon. Although few could understand Chewbacca's native Wookiee language, Solo was one such person. Earning the nickname "Chewie" from him, the Wookiee and Corellian would become best friends over the years, covering each other's backs when situations got out of hand, as they often did in their line of work.

Chewie later became involved in the Rebellion's war against the Empire when he helped fly Luke Skywalker and Ben Kenobi to the Death Star. Armed with a powerful bowcaster and his incredible strength, Chewie would become a fierce opponent against the storm troopers during the course of the war. During the Battle of Endor, he saved Han's life once again by taking control of an AT-ST. Following a decisive victory over the Empire at Endor, Chewie was able to return to his family back on Kashyyyk, although his adventures with Han Solo continued for many years.