A Koiogran turn, or drop-kick Koiogran turn, was a combat maneuver that was utilized by starfighter pilots to escape pursuit. By pushing the throttle forward with one hand and twisting the control stick with the other, the pilot would lose all forward momentum and loop-roll in another direction.

Contents 1 History 2 Appearances 3 Sources 4 Notes and references

HistoryEdit

While growing up on Pellezara station, the young Tarrin Datch would frequently be tasked with moving freighters into designated parking slots while the pilots waited for their ships to be serviced. One time, Datch performed a miniature Koiogran turn in a bulk freighter, destroying a dozen beacon pods in the process. He was grounded by his father, literally, for the stunt, being assigned to traffic control and resupply for three standard weeks.^[1]

Luke Skywalker unsuccessfully attempted to escape from Mara Jade by using a drop-kick Koiogran turn when they were both flying Skipray Blastboats in the atmosphere of Myrkr. Luke, unfamiliar with the craft at the time, accidentally hit the top of the treeline after losing his forward momentum and caused both craft to plummet into the forest below.

AppearancesEdit

• Heir to the Empire (First appearance)
• The Last Command

SourcesEdit

• Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back

Notes and referencesEdit