Patrick Rudder was an Alliance Special Forces officer who commanded Company A, 4th Special Forces Regiment (Rangers), 5th Special Forces Division. Born on Alderaan and initially a staunch Imperialist, Patrick received extensive training from the Imperial Storm Commandos, but his allegiance was broken following the destruction of his homeworld by the Death Star. Defecting, he found a new home in the Alliance Special Forces, and took command of Company A following the Battle of Hoth in 3 ABY.