Damon Tyr (—7 ABY) was born on Coruscant. His father, Daxon Tyr, was an Imperial Admiral who died at the Battle of Endor. His mother was a surgeon and was killed during the New Republic occupation of Coruscant. He was in the Sub-Adult Group growing up, then joined the Academy as soon as he was eligable. He became TIE Pilot and was transferred to Pheonix Squadron on Orbital Station Guardian, then was promoted to XO of Lightning Squadron under Lt. Labatiel Atrox. Atrox went off to the Bureau of Operations, and Tyr become CO of Ligthning Squadron stationed aboard the cruiser Broadsword.