Rogue Leader was a title and call sign given to the commander of the elite Rebel Alliance/New Republic/Galactic Alliance starfighter group, Rogue Squadron. Because of Rogue Squadron's fame, the person holding the title of Rogue Leader was often considered the best active pilot in the Defense Force. Since only one Rogue Leader was ever killed in action—Lensi—and he was shot down by a previous Rogue Leader—Wedge Antilles—this is understandable. Various pilots have taken that position over the years.