Biggs Darklighter

Biggs Darklighter was Luke Skywalker's best friend who left Tatooine to join the Academy. Biggs and Luke reunited on the flight deck of the Rebel base.

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Tatooine

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From the StarWars.com Databank

Vehicle: X-wing starfighter
Homeworld: Tatooine
Species: Human
Affiliation: Rebel Alliance
Gender: Male
Weapon: Blaster pistol
Height: 1.83 meters

The Movies

As happens far too often in war, many young hopefuls are never allowed the chance to grow into seasoned veterans. Biggs Darklighter is one example of this sad fact. Biggs was Luke Skywalker 's childhood friend on Tatooine .

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Expanded Universe

Biggs was one of the few privileged class on Tatooine . The son of food magnate Huff Darklighter, Biggs had things better than most farm children. He was quite popular among the younger set in Anchorhead.

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Behind the Scenes

Biggs Darklighter 's farewell to Luke Skywalker was filmed for A New Hope , but was left out of the final movie.

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